sandhill crane hunt area · Wyoming Game and Fish Department
Sandhill Crane Hunt Area 7
Wyoming, United States
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About Sandhill Crane Hunt Area 7
Sandhill Crane Hunt Area 7 is a sandhill crane hunt area in Wyoming, United States, set by Wyoming Game and Fish Department. It covers about 62,134 km² (23,990 mi²). Towns inside it include Cheyenne, Gillette, Douglas, Torrington, Wheatland and Newcastle.
HuntGrid draws its boundary from Wyoming Game and Fish Department's data for the 2026 season. The agency uses this unit system for Sandhill crane.
- Unit code
- 7
- Area
- 62,134 km²
- Area (miles)
- 23,990 mi²
- Boundaries
- 2026
Public and protected land mapped inside it
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 11,563 km² of public or protected land inside it, 19% 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 | 4,958 | 8% |
| Forest Service Region 02 Rocky Mountain | 3,262 | 5% |
| Bureau of Land Management | 3,065 | 5% |
| Wyoming Department of Parks and Cultural Resouces | 187 | under 1% |
| Wyoming Game and Fish Department | 26 | under 1% |
| Unknown | 19 | under 1% |
| Wyoming State Parks, Historic Sites & Trails | 18 | under 1% |
| Unknown | 14 | under 1% |
| Other or unnamed managers | 24 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sandhill crane | Sep 12, 2026 to Nov 8, 2026 | shotgun 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
- Sharp-Tailed Grouse Hunt Area 1 (east of the Continental Divide)
- Sage-Grouse Hunt Area 2 (closed)
- Elk Hunt Area 3 Rawhide
- Sage-Grouse Hunt Area 4 (closed)
- Pheasant Hunt Area 7
- Pheasant Hunt Area 11
- Deer Hunt Area 15 Southeast Wyoming
- Bighorn Sheep Hunt Area 19 Laramie Peak
- Mountain Lion Hunt Area 24 (Rochelle)
- Mountain Lion Hunt Area 25 (Hartville)
- Antelope Hunt Area 34 Goshen Hole
- Black Bear Hunt Area 35 ( management unit)
- Elk Hunt Area 116 North Black Hills
- Elk Hunt Area 126 Lost Springs
- Elk Hunt Area 129 Non-Herd Unit
- Nonresident Deer Region A
- Nonresident Deer Region B
- Nonresident Deer Region C
- Central Flyway Zone C1 (waterfowl zone)
- Central Flyway Zone C1A (waterfowl zone)
- Central Flyway Zone C2 (waterfowl zone)
- Nonresident Elk Region: Eastern
- Nonresident Deer Region J
- Nonresident Deer Region T
What HuntGrid shows for Sandhill Crane Hunt Area 7
- 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 Sandhill Crane Hunt Area 7?
About 62,134 km² (23,990 mi²), as HuntGrid maps Wyoming Game and Fish Department's boundary.
How much public or protected land is in Sandhill Crane Hunt Area 7?
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 11,563 km² of public or protected land, 19% 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 Sandhill Crane Hunt Area 7?
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 Sandhill Crane Hunt Area 7?
In the same unit system: Sandhill Crane Hunt Area 8.
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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.