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Moose Hunt Area 16 Alta
Wyoming, United States
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About Moose Hunt Area 16 Alta
Moose Hunt Area 16 Alta is a moose hunt area in Wyoming, United States, set by Wyoming Game and Fish Department. It covers about 507 km² (196 mi²). No town of the HuntGrid list lies inside it; the nearest is Victor, about 5.2 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 Moose (Eurasian elk).
- Unit code
- 16
- Area
- 507 km²
- Area (miles)
- 196 mi²
- Boundaries
- 2026
Public and protected land mapped inside it
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 475 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 | 468 | 92% |
| Bureau of Land Management | 6.9 | 1% |
| National Park Service | 1.0 | under 1% |
| Unknown | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Moose (Eurasian elk) | Sep 15, 2026 to Nov 15, 2026 | antlered, draw source |
The official regulations have the final word: check them before you hunt.
Units around it
Next to it in the same unit system
Other hunting units that cover part of it
- Mountain Lion Hunt Area 2 (Teton)
- Bison Hunt Area 2 Jackson
- Sage-Grouse Hunt Area 3 (closed)
- Mountain Goat Hunt Area 4 Targhee
- Bighorn Sheep Hunt Area 6 Targhee
- Gray Wolf Hunt Area 7 (Targhee)
- Pheasant Hunt Area 11
- Black Bear Hunt Area 21 (Jackson management unit)
- Black Bear Hunt Area 24 (Jackson management unit)
- Elk Hunt Area 73 Targhee-Alta
- Deer Hunt Area 149 Targhee
- Nonresident Deer Region H
- Pacific Flyway portion (waterfowl zone)
- Nonresident Elk Region: Western
What HuntGrid shows for Moose Hunt Area 16 Alta
- 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 Moose Hunt Area 16 Alta?
About 507 km² (196 mi²), as HuntGrid maps Wyoming Game and Fish Department's boundary.
How much public or protected land is in Moose Hunt Area 16 Alta?
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 475 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 Moose Hunt Area 16 Alta?
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 Moose Hunt Area 16 Alta?
In the same unit system: Moose Hunt Area 20 Fall Creek - Targee and Moose Hunt Area 37 Grassy Lake.
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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.