mountain lion hunt area · Wyoming Game and Fish Department
Mountain Lion Hunt Area 21 (Shell)
Wyoming, United States
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About Mountain Lion Hunt Area 21 (Shell)
Mountain Lion Hunt Area 21 (Shell) is a mountain lion hunt area in Wyoming, United States, set by Wyoming Game and Fish Department. It covers about 5,386 km² (2,080 mi²). The town of Worland 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
- 21
- Area
- 5,386 km²
- Area (miles)
- 2,080 mi²
- Boundaries
- 2026
Public and protected land mapped inside it
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 4,556 km² of public or protected land inside it, 85% 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 | 2,791 | 52% |
| Forest Service Region 02 Rocky Mountain | 1,510 | 28% |
| Unknown | 193 | 4% |
| Wyoming Game and Fish Department | 113 | 2% |
| National Park Service | 27 | under 1% |
| Unknown | 7.8 | under 1% |
| Wyoming State Parks, Historic Sites & Trails | 0.8 | under 1% |
| Unknown | 0.1 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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
- Mountain Lion Hunt Area 15 (Kaycee)
- Mountain Lion Hunt Area 20 (Owl Creek/Bighorn Basin)
- Mountain Lion Hunt Area 22 (Ten Sleep)
- Mountain Lion Hunt Area 23 (Sheridan)
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 1 (open)
- Black Bear Hunt Area 1 (Bighorns management unit)
- Black Bear Hunt Area 3 (Bighorns management unit)
- Sandhill Crane Hunt Area 6
- Bighorn Sheep Hunt Area 12 Porcupine
- Elk Hunt Area 39 Deer Creek
- Elk Hunt Area 40 Horse Creek
- Elk Hunt Area 41 Medicine Lodge
- Deer Hunt Area 41 Lower Nowood
- Moose Hunt Area 42 West Bighorn
- Elk Hunt Area 45 Paint Rock Creek
- Deer Hunt Area 46 Cloud Peak
- Deer Hunt Area 47 Webber Canyon
- Deer Hunt Area 50 Upper Shell-Beaver Creek
- Deer Hunt Area 51 Beaver Creek
- Deer Hunt Area 52 Crystal Creek
- Deer Hunt Area 53 Devils Canyon
- Antelope Hunt Area 79 Big Horn
- Antelope Hunt Area 114 Nowater
- Central Flyway Zone C1 (waterfowl zone)
- Nonresident Deer Region R
What HuntGrid shows for Mountain Lion Hunt Area 21 (Shell)
- 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 21 (Shell)?
About 5,386 km² (2,080 mi²), as HuntGrid maps Wyoming Game and Fish Department's boundary.
How much public or protected land is in Mountain Lion Hunt Area 21 (Shell)?
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 4,556 km² of public or protected land, 85% 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 21 (Shell)?
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 21 (Shell)?
In the same unit system: Mountain Lion Hunt Area 15 (Kaycee), Mountain Lion Hunt Area 20 (Owl Creek/Bighorn Basin), Mountain Lion Hunt Area 22 (Ten Sleep) and Mountain Lion Hunt Area 23 (Sheridan).
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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.