This large unit is located on the west side of the state and lies just northeast of the town of Rifle. A decent population of deer and elk is found here along with a respectable distribution of public lands. Hunters will find an attractive array of timbered and open sage slopes making for great hunting conditions for hunters of all backgrounds.

Good populations of deer and elk can be found here although the trophy potentials tend to be slightly lower Hunters will find a healthy mixture of public land to hunt on.

This unit features a large distribution of topography features from mesas and open landscapes to aspen-covered slopes. Hunters can definitely encounter some steep and otherwise difficult hunting conditions but in general, this unit is not too terribly physically demanding.

Lower elevation consists of grasses, irrigated fields of alfalfa, sagebrush, oakbrush, bitter bush, cottonwood, willow, and areas of pinion/juniper. Higher elevations have aspen, mountain mahogany, ponderosa pine, lodgepole, Douglas fir, blue spruce, lush open parks.

A good number of roads dot the landscape and hunters will generally not find too much issue in reaching hunting locations. Roads can become difficult to travel during inclement weather and four-wheel drive, tire chains, and/or ATV's can be very beneficial.

Several campgrounds can be found throughout the unit and camping is permitted on federal lands. Modern lodging options can be found along I-70 on the southern side of the unit along with gear and supplies.