mountain lion hunt area · Wyoming Game and Fish Department
Mountain Lion Hunt Area 30 (Newcastle)
Wyoming, United States
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About Mountain Lion Hunt Area 30 (Newcastle)
Mountain Lion Hunt Area 30 (Newcastle) is a mountain lion hunt area in Wyoming, United States, set by Wyoming Game and Fish Department. It covers about 2,007 km² (775 mi²). The town of Newcastle 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
- 30
- Area
- 2,007 km²
- Area (miles)
- 775 mi²
- Boundaries
- 2026
Public and protected land mapped inside it
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 414 km² of public or protected land inside it, 21% 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 183 | 9% |
| Forest Service Region 02 Rocky Mountain | 143 | 7% |
| Bureau of Land Management | 88 | 4% |
| Unknown | 0.2 | under 1% |
| The Nature Conservancy | 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 1 (Bearlodge)
- Mountain Lion Hunt Area 24 (Rochelle)
- Mountain Lion Hunt Area 32 (Hulett)
Other hunting units that cover part of it
- Sharp-Tailed Grouse Hunt Area 1 (east of the Continental Divide)
- Sage-Grouse Hunt Area 2 (closed)
- Antelope Hunt Area 4 Arch Creek
- Antelope Hunt Area 5 Inyan Kara
- Deer Hunt Area 5 Inyan Kara
- Deer Hunt Area 6 Skull Creek
- Sandhill Crane Hunt Area 7
- Pheasant Hunt Area 11
- Bighorn Sheep Hunt Area 20 Kouba Canyon
- Black Bear Hunt Area 35 ( management unit)
- Elk Hunt Area 116 North Black Hills
- Elk Hunt Area 117 South Black Hills
- Nonresident Deer Region A
- Central Flyway Zone C2 (waterfowl zone)
- Nonresident Elk Region: Eastern
What HuntGrid shows for Mountain Lion Hunt Area 30 (Newcastle)
- 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 30 (Newcastle)?
About 2,007 km² (775 mi²), as HuntGrid maps Wyoming Game and Fish Department's boundary.
How much public or protected land is in Mountain Lion Hunt Area 30 (Newcastle)?
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 414 km² of public or protected land, 21% of the unit; the largest share is managed by Unknown. Public land doesn't always mean you can hunt there.
Where are the season dates for Mountain Lion Hunt Area 30 (Newcastle)?
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 30 (Newcastle)?
In the same unit system: Mountain Lion Hunt Area 1 (Bearlodge), Mountain Lion Hunt Area 24 (Rochelle) and Mountain Lion Hunt Area 32 (Hulett).
More on huntgrid.net
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.