This small unit is located in southeastern California and lies just south of the town of Independance. Most of the elk will typically be found in the lower lying river bottom areas. This unit is largely split between low lying flat land areas to the east and mountainous regions to the west.

Lots of public access here along with great glassing opportunities.

The terrain in this zone has a huge variation from the lowlands up to the high mountain peaks. Most of the terrain that the elk will be located in is the rolling river bottom country and the nearby foothills.

Some of the more conspicuous habitat types include Great Basin sagebrush, Pinyon-Juniper Woodland, Jeffrey Pine Forest, Montane Chaparral, and Montane Riparian Forest. Great Basin sagebrush scrub is an upland habitat type associated with the drier valley bottoms and alluvial fans. This habitat type supports numerous shrub species that provide quality forage and cover. Elk are typically found in the lower river bottom county where there is abundant water and wetlands.

This area is almost entirely public and a good road system can be found throughout the prime elk habitat. Hunters will need to watch some of the small parcels of private but this will generally not pose too much of an issue.

Hunters can camp on BLM or NSFS lands and some modern lodging opens can be found in Independance. Some select sporting goods can also be found in Independance but bigger or more specific purchases will need to be made prior to the hunt.