mountain lion hunt area · Wyoming Game and Fish Department
Mountain Lion Hunt Area 12 (Flaming Gorge)
Wyoming, United States
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About Mountain Lion Hunt Area 12 (Flaming Gorge)
Mountain Lion Hunt Area 12 (Flaming Gorge) is a mountain lion hunt area in Wyoming, United States, set by Wyoming Game and Fish Department. It covers about 6,024 km² (2,326 mi²). The town of Rock Springs 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 Cougar (mountain lion).
- Unit code
- 12
- Area
- 6,024 km²
- Area (miles)
- 2,326 mi²
- Boundaries
- 2026
Public and protected land mapped inside it
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 4,334 km² of public or protected land inside it, 72% 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 | 3,893 | 65% |
| Unknown | 274 | 5% |
| Forest Service Region 04 Intermountain | 161 | 3% |
| Forest Service (USFS) | 74 | 1% |
| Unknown | 5.9 | under 1% |
| Utah State Department of Wildlife Resources | 0.4 | under 1% |
| The State of Utah School and Institutional Trust Lands Administration | 0.3 | under 1% |
| Colorado Parks & Wildlife | 0.2 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Cougar (mountain lion) | Sep 1, 2026 to Mar 31, 2027 | 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
- Sage-Grouse Hunt Area 1 (open)
- Pheasant Hunt Area 11
- Black Bear Hunt Area 12 (Pine Mountain management unit)
- Elk Hunt Area 30 Aspen Mountain
- Elk Hunt Area 31 Little Mountain
- Elk Hunt Area 32 Pine Mountain
- Black Bear Hunt Area 35 ( management unit)
- Moose Hunt Area 44 East Flaming Gorge
- Antelope Hunt Area 58 Black Butte-Kenny Rim
- Antelope Hunt Area 59 Aspen Mountain
- Deer Hunt Area 101 Black Butte
- Deer Hunt Area 102 Aspen Mountain
- Antelope Hunt Area 112 Pine Mountain
- Elk Hunt Area 124 Powder Rim
- Pacific Flyway portion (waterfowl zone)
What HuntGrid shows for Mountain Lion Hunt Area 12 (Flaming Gorge)
- 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 Mountain Lion Hunt Area 12 (Flaming Gorge)?
About 6,024 km² (2,326 mi²), as HuntGrid maps Wyoming Game and Fish Department's boundary.
How much public or protected land is in Mountain Lion Hunt Area 12 (Flaming Gorge)?
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 4,334 km² of public or protected land, 72% 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 Mountain Lion Hunt Area 12 (Flaming Gorge)?
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 Mountain Lion Hunt Area 12 (Flaming Gorge)?
In the same unit system: Mountain Lion Hunt Area 11 (Red Desert) and Mountain Lion Hunt Area 13 (Wasatch).
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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.