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Elk Hunt Area 129 Non-Herd Unit
Wyoming, United States
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About Elk Hunt Area 129 Non-Herd Unit
Elk Hunt Area 129 Non-Herd Unit is a elk hunt area in Wyoming, United States, set by Wyoming Game and Fish Department. It covers about 20,086 km² (7,755 mi²). The town of Gillette 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 Elk (wapiti).
- Unit code
- 129
- Area
- 20,086 km²
- Area (miles)
- 7,755 mi²
- Boundaries
- 2026
Public and protected land mapped inside it
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 3,704 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Bureau of Land Management | 2,043 | 10% |
| Unknown | 1,429 | 7% |
| Forest Service Region 02 Rocky Mountain | 219 | 1% |
| Unknown | 10 | under 1% |
| The Nature Conservancy | 2.6 | under 1% |
| CITY OF GILLETTE | 1.0 | under 1% |
| Other or unnamed managers | 0.2 | under 1% |
| Wyoming State Parks, Historic Sites & Trails | 0.1 | under 1% |
| Other or unnamed managers | 0.1 | 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) | Sep 1, 2026 to Dec 15, 2026 | antlerless, draw, also the Johnson County part of Area 2 source |
| Elk (wapiti) | Sep 1, 2026 to Jan 31, 2027 | antlerless, draw source |
| Elk (wapiti) | Sep 15, 2026 to Oct 31, 2026 | source |
| Elk (wapiti) | Nov 1, 2026 to Nov 30, 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 2 Fortification
- Elk Hunt Area 33 Middle Fork
- Elk Hunt Area 34 Upper Powder River
- Elk Hunt Area 35 Hunter Mesa
- Elk Hunt Area 36 Rock Creek
- Elk Hunt Area 37 Goose
- Elk Hunt Area 38 Tongue
- Elk Hunt Area 113 Rochelle Hills
- Elk Hunt Area 116 North Black Hills
- Elk Hunt Area 120 Buffalo Creek
- Elk Hunt Area 122 Pine Ridge
- Elk Hunt Area 123 Black Thunder
- Elk Hunt Area 126 Lost Springs
Other hunting units that cover part of it
- Sharp-Tailed Grouse Hunt Area 1 (east of the Continental Divide)
- Pheasant Hunt Area 1
- Sage-Grouse Hunt Area 4 (closed)
- Sandhill Crane Hunt Area 7
- Sandhill Crane Hunt Area 8
- Pheasant Hunt Area 11
- Antelope Hunt Area 15 Clearmont
- Antelope Hunt Area 16 Ucross
- Deer Hunt Area 17 Northwest Gillette
- Antelope Hunt Area 17 Gillette
- Deer Hunt Area 18 Campbell
- Antelope Hunt Area 18 Rockypoint
- Deer Hunt Area 19 Pumpkin Buttes
- Antelope Hunt Area 22 Crazy Woman
- Antelope Hunt Area 23 Pumpkin Buttes
- Deer Hunt Area 23 Clearmont
- Mountain Lion Hunt Area 24 (Rochelle)
- Deer Hunt Area 26 Ucross
- Deer Hunt Area 29 Johnson
- Black Bear Hunt Area 35 ( management unit)
- Nonresident Deer Region B
- Nonresident Deer Region C
- Central Flyway Zone C2 (waterfowl zone)
- Nonresident Elk Region: Eastern
What HuntGrid shows for Elk Hunt Area 129 Non-Herd 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 Elk Hunt Area 129 Non-Herd Unit?
About 20,086 km² (7,755 mi²), as HuntGrid maps Wyoming Game and Fish Department's boundary.
How much public or protected land is in Elk Hunt Area 129 Non-Herd Unit?
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 3,704 km² of public or protected land, 18% 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 Elk Hunt Area 129 Non-Herd Unit?
This page lists 4 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 129 Non-Herd Unit?
In the same unit system: Elk Hunt Area 2 Fortification, Elk Hunt Area 33 Middle Fork, Elk Hunt Area 34 Upper Powder River, Elk Hunt Area 35 Hunter Mesa, Elk Hunt Area 36 Rock Creek, Elk Hunt Area 37 Goose, Elk Hunt Area 38 Tongue, Elk Hunt Area 113 Rochelle Hills, Elk Hunt Area 116 North Black Hills, Elk Hunt Area 120 Buffalo Creek, Elk Hunt Area 122 Pine Ridge, Elk Hunt Area 123 Black Thunder and Elk Hunt Area 126 Lost Springs.
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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.