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Black Bear Hunt Area 20 (Jackson management unit)
Wyoming, United States
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About Black Bear Hunt Area 20 (Jackson management unit)
Black Bear Hunt Area 20 (Jackson management unit) is a black bear hunt area in Wyoming, United States, set by Wyoming Game and Fish Department. It covers about 1,781 km² (688 mi²). The town of Jackson 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
- 20
- Area
- 1,781 km²
- Area (miles)
- 688 mi²
- Boundaries
- 2026
Public and protected land mapped inside it
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 1,675 km² of public or protected land inside it, 94% 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Forest Service Region 04 Intermountain | 1,659 | 93% |
| Wyoming Game and Fish Department | 9.2 | under 1% |
| Unknown | 5.5 | under 1% |
| NATIONAL ELK REFUGE | 0.7 | under 1% |
| National Elk Refuge | 0.7 | under 1% |
| Bureau of Land Management | 0.5 | under 1% |
| Unknown | 0.4 | under 1% |
| The Nature Conservancy | 0.0 | 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 15 (Greys River management unit)
- Black Bear Hunt Area 17 (Greys River management unit)
- Black Bear Hunt Area 18 (Jackson management unit)
- Black Bear Hunt Area 19 (Wind River management unit)
- Black Bear Hunt Area 24 (Jackson management unit)
- Black Bear Hunt Area 29 (Jackson management unit)
Other hunting units that cover part of it
- Sage-Grouse Hunt Area 1 (open)
- Bison Hunt Area 2 Jackson
- Mountain Lion Hunt Area 2 (Teton)
- Sage-Grouse Hunt Area 3 (closed)
- Bighorn Sheep Hunt Area 7 Jackson
- Gray Wolf Hunt Area 9 (Crystal Creek)
- Gray Wolf Hunt Area 10 (Rim)
- Pheasant Hunt Area 11
- Moose Hunt Area 21 North Hoback
- Moose Hunt Area 22 Raspberry Ridge
- Moose Hunt Area 28 Crystal Creek - Flat Creek
- Mountain Lion Hunt Area 29 (Hoback)
- Elk Hunt Area 80 Sheep Creek
- Elk Hunt Area 82 Crystal Peak
- Elk Hunt Area 84 Lower Hoback
- Antelope Hunt Area 85 Gros Ventre
- Antelope Hunt Area 86 Hoback
- Elk Hunt Area 87 Raspberry Ridge
- Deer Hunt Area 152 Lower Hoback
- Deer Hunt Area 154 Raspberry Ridge
- Deer Hunt Area 155 Crystal Peak
- Nonresident Deer Region H
- Pacific Flyway portion (waterfowl zone)
- Nonresident Elk Region: Western
What HuntGrid shows for Black Bear Hunt Area 20 (Jackson 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 20 (Jackson management unit)?
About 1,781 km² (688 mi²), as HuntGrid maps Wyoming Game and Fish Department's boundary.
How much public or protected land is in Black Bear Hunt Area 20 (Jackson management unit)?
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 1,675 km² of public or protected land, 94% of the unit; the largest share is managed by Forest Service Region 04 Intermountain. Public land doesn't always mean you can hunt there.
Where are the season dates for Black Bear Hunt Area 20 (Jackson 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 20 (Jackson management unit)?
In the same unit system: Black Bear Hunt Area 15 (Greys River management unit), Black Bear Hunt Area 17 (Greys River management unit), Black Bear Hunt Area 18 (Jackson management unit), Black Bear Hunt Area 19 (Wind River management unit), Black Bear Hunt Area 24 (Jackson management unit) and Black Bear Hunt Area 29 (Jackson 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.