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Elk Hunt Area 126 Lost Springs
Wyoming, United States
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About Elk Hunt Area 126 Lost Springs
Elk Hunt Area 126 Lost Springs is a elk hunt area in Wyoming, United States, set by Wyoming Game and Fish Department. It covers about 14,234 km² (5,496 mi²). No town of the HuntGrid list lies inside it; the nearest is Newcastle, about 0.1 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 Elk (wapiti).
- Unit code
- 126
- Area
- 14,234 km²
- Area (miles)
- 5,496 mi²
- Boundaries
- 2026
Public and protected land mapped inside it
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 2,561 km² of public or protected land inside it, 18% 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 1,130 | 8% |
| Bureau of Land Management | 839 | 6% |
| Forest Service Region 02 Rocky Mountain | 586 | 4% |
| The Nature Conservancy | 4.1 | under 1% |
| Unknown | 2.2 | under 1% |
| CITY OF DOUGLAS | 0.0 | under 1% |
| City of Newcastle | 0.0 | under 1% |
| Wyoming State Parks, Historic Sites & Trails | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Elk (wapiti) | Oct 1, 2026 to Oct 31, 2026 | source |
| Elk (wapiti) | Oct 16, 2026 to Jan 31, 2027 | antlerless, draw source |
| Elk (wapiti) | Nov 1, 2026 to Dec 31, 2026 | antlerless source |
The official regulations have the final word: check them before you hunt.
Units around it
Next to it in the same unit system
- Elk Hunt Area 3 Rawhide
- Elk Hunt Area 7 Laramie Peak
- Elk Hunt Area 19 Muddy Mountain
- Elk Hunt Area 113 Rochelle Hills
- Elk Hunt Area 116 North Black Hills
- Elk Hunt Area 117 South Black Hills
- Elk Hunt Area 122 Pine Ridge
- Elk Hunt Area 123 Black Thunder
- Elk Hunt Area 129 Non-Herd Unit
Other hunting units that cover part of it
- Sharp-Tailed Grouse Hunt Area 1 (east of the Continental Divide)
- Sage-Grouse Hunt Area 2 (closed)
- Sage-Grouse Hunt Area 4 (closed)
- Antelope Hunt Area 6 South Newcastle
- Sandhill Crane Hunt Area 7
- Antelope Hunt Area 7 South Upton
- Deer Hunt Area 7 South Osage
- Antelope Hunt Area 8 Niobrara
- Antelope Hunt Area 9 Lance Creek
- Deer Hunt Area 9 Blacktail Creek
- Pheasant Hunt Area 11
- Deer Hunt Area 11 Mule Creek
- Deer Hunt Area 12 Hat Creek
- Deer Hunt Area 13 Lusk
- Deer Hunt Area 14 Twenty Mile
- Deer Hunt Area 22 Douglas
- Mountain Lion Hunt Area 24 (Rochelle)
- Antelope Hunt Area 26 Bear Creek
- Antelope Hunt Area 29 Shawnee
- Black Bear Hunt Area 35 ( management unit)
- Nonresident Deer Region B
- Central Flyway Zone C1 (waterfowl zone)
- Central Flyway Zone C2 (waterfowl zone)
- Nonresident Elk Region: Eastern
What HuntGrid shows for Elk Hunt Area 126 Lost Springs
- 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 Elk Hunt Area 126 Lost Springs?
About 14,234 km² (5,496 mi²), as HuntGrid maps Wyoming Game and Fish Department's boundary.
How much public or protected land is in Elk Hunt Area 126 Lost Springs?
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 2,561 km² of public or protected land, 18% of the unit; the largest share is managed by Unknown. Public land doesn't always mean you can hunt there.
Where are the season dates for Elk Hunt Area 126 Lost Springs?
This page lists 3 seasons a person has checked against Wyoming Game and Fish Department's regulations; the official regulations have the final word.
Which units are next to Elk Hunt Area 126 Lost Springs?
In the same unit system: Elk Hunt Area 3 Rawhide, Elk Hunt Area 7 Laramie Peak, Elk Hunt Area 19 Muddy Mountain, Elk Hunt Area 113 Rochelle Hills, Elk Hunt Area 116 North Black Hills, Elk Hunt Area 117 South Black Hills, Elk Hunt Area 122 Pine Ridge, Elk Hunt Area 123 Black Thunder and Elk Hunt Area 129 Non-Herd 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.