mountain lion hunt area · Wyoming Game and Fish Department
Mountain Lion Hunt Area 23 (Sheridan)
Wyoming, United States
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About Mountain Lion Hunt Area 23 (Sheridan)
Mountain Lion Hunt Area 23 (Sheridan) is a mountain lion hunt area in Wyoming, United States, set by Wyoming Game and Fish Department. It covers about 4,774 km² (1,843 mi²). Towns inside it include Sheridan and Buffalo.
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
- 23
- Area
- 4,774 km²
- Area (miles)
- 1,843 mi²
- Boundaries
- 2026
Public and protected land mapped inside it
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 3,068 km² of public or protected land inside it, 64% 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 02 Rocky Mountain | 2,675 | 56% |
| Unknown | 268 | 6% |
| Wyoming Game and Fish Department | 68 | 1% |
| Bureau of Land Management | 52 | 1% |
| Wyoming State Parks, Historic Sites & Trails | 4.8 | under 1% |
| Unknown | 1.0 | under 1% |
| The Nature Conservancy | 0.2 | under 1% |
| City of Buffalo, WY | 0.2 | under 1% |
| Other or unnamed managers | 0.3 | 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 21 (Shell)
- Mountain Lion Hunt Area 24 (Rochelle)
Other hunting units that cover part of it
- Sharp-Tailed Grouse Hunt Area 1 (east of the Continental Divide)
- Pheasant Hunt Area 1
- Moose Hunt Area 1 Goose Creek
- Black Bear Hunt Area 2 (Bighorns management unit)
- Sage-Grouse Hunt Area 4 (closed)
- Black Bear Hunt Area 4 (Bighorns management unit)
- Sandhill Crane Hunt Area 8
- Antelope Hunt Area 20 Upper Powder River
- Deer Hunt Area 24 Sheridan
- Deer Hunt Area 25 Tongue-Goose
- Deer Hunt Area 27 Buffalo
- Deer Hunt Area 28 Hunter Mesa
- Deer Hunt Area 30 Upper Powder River
- Moose Hunt Area 34 Hunter Mesa
- 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
- Antelope Hunt Area 102 Buffalo
- Antelope Hunt Area 109 Beckton
- Central Flyway Zone C2 (waterfowl zone)
- Nonresident Elk Region: Western
- Nonresident Deer Region Y
What HuntGrid shows for Mountain Lion Hunt Area 23 (Sheridan)
- 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 23 (Sheridan)?
About 4,774 km² (1,843 mi²), as HuntGrid maps Wyoming Game and Fish Department's boundary.
How much public or protected land is in Mountain Lion Hunt Area 23 (Sheridan)?
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 3,068 km² of public or protected land, 64% of the unit; the largest share is managed by Forest Service Region 02 Rocky Mountain. Public land doesn't always mean you can hunt there.
Where are the season dates for Mountain Lion Hunt Area 23 (Sheridan)?
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 23 (Sheridan)?
In the same unit system: Mountain Lion Hunt Area 15 (Kaycee), Mountain Lion Hunt Area 21 (Shell) and Mountain Lion Hunt Area 24 (Rochelle).
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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.