black bear hunt area · Wyoming Game and Fish Department
Black Bear Hunt Area 22 (Jackson management unit)
Wyoming, United States
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About Black Bear Hunt Area 22 (Jackson management unit)
Black Bear Hunt Area 22 (Jackson management unit) is a black bear hunt area in Wyoming, United States, set by Wyoming Game and Fish Department. It covers about 1,677 km² (647 mi²). No town of the HuntGrid list lies inside it; the nearest is Jackson, about 46 km from its edge.
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
- 22
- Area
- 1,677 km²
- Area (miles)
- 647 mi²
- Boundaries
- 2026
Public and protected land mapped inside it
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 1,668 km² of public or protected land inside it, 99% 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 | 1,666 | 99% |
| Forest Service Region 02 Rocky Mountain | 1.8 | under 1% |
| National Park Service | 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 21 (Jackson management unit)
- Black Bear Hunt Area 23 (Absaroka management unit)
- Black Bear Hunt Area 26 (Absaroka management unit)
- Black Bear Hunt Area 29 (Jackson management unit)
Other hunting units that cover part of it
- Bison Hunt Area 1 Absaroka
- Pheasant Hunt Area 1
- Mountain Lion Hunt Area 2 (Teton)
- Bison Hunt Area 2 Jackson
- Sage-Grouse Hunt Area 3 (closed)
- Bighorn Sheep Hunt Area 4 Yount's Peak
- Mountain Goat Hunt Area 5 South Absaroka
- Gray Wolf Hunt Area 6 (Pacific Creek)
- Moose Hunt Area 7 Buffalo River
- Pheasant Hunt Area 11
- Moose Hunt Area 14 Fox Park
- Moose Hunt Area 15 Glade Creek - Pilgrim Creek
- Moose Hunt Area 32 Enos Lake
- Elk Hunt Area 70 Buffalo Fork
- Elk Hunt Area 71 Pacific Creek
- Deer Hunt Area 148 Teton
- Nonresident Deer Region F
- Pacific Flyway portion (waterfowl zone)
- Nonresident Elk Region: Western
What HuntGrid shows for Black Bear Hunt Area 22 (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 22 (Jackson management unit)?
About 1,677 km² (647 mi²), as HuntGrid maps Wyoming Game and Fish Department's boundary.
How much public or protected land is in Black Bear Hunt Area 22 (Jackson management unit)?
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 1,668 km² of public or protected land, 99% 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 22 (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 22 (Jackson management unit)?
In the same unit system: Black Bear Hunt Area 21 (Jackson management unit), Black Bear Hunt Area 23 (Absaroka management unit), Black Bear Hunt Area 26 (Absaroka 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.