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Black Bear Hunt Area 13 (Wind River management unit)
Wyoming, United States
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About Black Bear Hunt Area 13 (Wind River management unit)
Black Bear Hunt Area 13 (Wind River management unit) is a black bear hunt area in Wyoming, United States, set by Wyoming Game and Fish Department. It covers about 2,843 km² (1,098 mi²). The town of Lander is inside it.
HuntGrid draws its boundary from Wyoming Game and Fish Department's data for the 2026 season. The agency uses this unit system for American black bear.
- Unit code
- 13
- Area
- 2,843 km²
- Area (miles)
- 1,098 mi²
- Boundaries
- 2026
Public and protected land mapped inside it
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 2,369 km² of public or protected land inside it, 83% of the unit. Some protected land is privately owned (a conservation group's, for one). By manager, as the source names it:
| Manager | km² | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Bureau of Land Management | 1,025 | 36% |
| Forest Service Region 02 Rocky Mountain | 979 | 34% |
| Unknown | 182 | 6% |
| Forest Service Region 04 Intermountain | 134 | 5% |
| The Nature Conservancy | 31 | 1% |
| Wyoming Game and Fish Department | 14 | under 1% |
| Wyoming State Parks, Historic Sites & Trails | 3.6 | under 1% |
| Unknown | 0.7 | under 1% |
| Other or unnamed managers | 0.0 | under 1% |
Boundaries are approximate and aren't legal descriptions. Public land doesn't always mean you can hunt there: check your local regulations and posted signs.
Public land: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Gap Analysis Project (GAP), 2025, Protected Areas Database of the United States (PAD-US) 4.1
Seasons and regulations
Seasons for this unit that a person has checked against Wyoming Game and Fish Department's regulations:
| Species | Dates | Details |
|---|---|---|
| American black bear | Sep 1, 2026 to Oct 31, 2026 | source |
The official regulations have the final word: check them before you hunt.
Units around it
Next to it in the same unit system
- Black Bear Hunt Area 19 (Wind River management unit)
- Black Bear Hunt Area 31 (Wind River management unit)
- Black Bear Hunt Area 35 ( management unit)
Other hunting units that cover part of it
- Sage-Grouse Hunt Area 1 (open)
- Sharp-Tailed Grouse Hunt Area 1 (east of the Continental Divide)
- Bison Hunt Area 1 Absaroka
- Pheasant Hunt Area 1
- Moose Hunt Area 2 Lander Area
- Mountain Lion Hunt Area 4 (Popo Agie)
- Elk Hunt Area 25 South Pass
- Elk Hunt Area 27 Upper Sweetwater
- Elk Hunt Area 28 Cony Mountain
- Moose Hunt Area 30 Sweetwater
- Antelope Hunt Area 65 South Pass
- Deer Hunt Area 92 South Wind River
- Deer Hunt Area 94 Twin Creek
- Antelope Hunt Area 107 Upper Sweetwater
- Central Flyway Zone C1 (waterfowl zone)
- Nonresident Deer Region L
- Nonresident Elk Region: Western
What HuntGrid shows for Black Bear Hunt Area 13 (Wind River management unit)
- Its boundary on the map; tap inside it for the unit's card with the agency's regulations link.
- Public land and the other hunting units in the same view, each with its source.
- Season dates once a person has checked them, and legal shooting hours where the rule is checked.
- Hourly wind with a scent cone for every stand, and official weather alerts.
- Offline maps: download the area and use the map, your pins and the forecast with no signal.
Questions
How big is Black Bear Hunt Area 13 (Wind River management unit)?
About 2,843 km² (1,098 mi²), as HuntGrid maps Wyoming Game and Fish Department's boundary.
How much public or protected land is in Black Bear Hunt Area 13 (Wind River management unit)?
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 2,369 km² of public or protected land, 83% of the unit; the largest share is managed by Bureau of Land Management. Public land doesn't always mean you can hunt there.
Where are the season dates for Black Bear Hunt Area 13 (Wind River management unit)?
This page lists 1 season a person has checked against Wyoming Game and Fish Department's regulations; the official regulations have the final word.
Which units are next to Black Bear Hunt Area 13 (Wind River management unit)?
In the same unit system: Black Bear Hunt Area 19 (Wind River management unit), Black Bear Hunt Area 31 (Wind River management unit) and Black Bear Hunt Area 35 ( management unit).
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Sources
Unit boundary: Wyoming Game and Fish Department. Licence: Wyoming Game and Fish Department, State of Wyoming (published "as is" with a no-warranty disclaimer). Boundaries for the 2026 season.
HuntGrid isn't affiliated with Wyoming Game and Fish Department. The official regulations and maps have the final word.