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Public hunting opportunities can be scattered. Be prepared to travel by vehicle in search of huntable animals each day
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This smaller unit is found on the western edge of the state along the Wyoming and Colorado state lines. This area is composed of classic antelope hunting terrain from rolling prairie slopes to crop lands. Public land is solid here and hunters have some additional access options to consider as well. Good populations of antelope are found here and anyone holding a tag could be in for a great hunt.
With decent access to public lands, and a handful of properties enrolled in the Open Fields And Waters Program this can be a good unit to consider for public land hunters.
Most of this area is composed of classic prairie country will rolling grass hills, coulees, and tons of glassing opportunities. This area is split about in half between developed crop and personal lands and undeveloped prairie lands with each type distributed equally throughout. This varied landscape creates smaller habitats and can keep animals more local to specific locations at times. Many creek beds and drainages wind themselves through the landscape create breaks in the terrain that are excellent for spot and stalk adventures.
Typical prairie grasses and shrubs dominate most of the undeveloped areas. Creek bottoms with see a higher distribution of willows and cottonwoods. Stands of hardwoods, large brush, and more will often be present in areas around agricultural crops.
Interstate 80 runs along and just outside of the northern border and provides the most basic access into the unit. Many towns and cities are found along this route that provide interior access to the unit. Public lands are spread throughout and hunters should be prepared to travel long distances each day in search of huntable herds. Securing private access will be the best option for success, but filling a tag on public land is doable for those willing to put in the work. State owned lands are scattered throughout the unit in a typical checker-boarded fashion. Most of these are square sections so hunters should be prepared to travel quite a bit each day to find herds. Open Fields and Waters lands are also spread evenly throughout the unit, many of which butt against state owned lands, and can provide some excellent additional access options. While good bucks can come from anywhere, Kimball County located on the border of the Banner South and North units has produced some record book entries.
Interstate 80 runs along the northern border of the unit and provides access to many towns and cities including Sidney. Some small towns and communities can be found throughout the unit, though, that will provide access to smaller hotels, motels, and rental properties.