This small unit is found in the central portion of the state and lies just south and west of the town of North Platte. A small but very healthy of elk are found in a few specific locations. Public lands are very limited and generally not available in areas where elk are present but there are a few small options. Because this is a once-in-a-lifetime harvest for residents, many lucky tag holders opt to hire outfitters to ensure private access.

A healthy herd of elk are found in this unit but the lack of public lands can be a real challenge for most. Consider hiring an outfitter to ensure private access to lands holding elk.

Most of this area is composed of a rolling prairie landscape and brushy coulees. Agricultural areas dot the landscape but most of this unit is untouched and can provide some excellent hunting opportunities if elk are present. Many creek beds wind themselves through the landscape creative breaks in the terrain that are excellent for spot and stalk adventures.

New Section ContentTypical prairie grasses and shrubs dominate most of the undeveloped areas. Creek bottoms with see a higher distribution of willows, cottonwoods, and pines. Stands of mature hardwoods will often be found in and around agricultural areas.

Public access in areas that hold elk are almost non-existent in this unit. Some public access options do exist in the Open Fields and Water Program in good elk habitat but even these are very limited. Successfully filling a tag can be done on public grounds, but with this being a once-in-a-lifetime harvest, hunters are generally encouraged to seek private access through themselves, by paying trespass fees, or to go through an outfitter. Public lands are very limited but several large chunks of Open Fields and Water lands are available to hunt. These are spread throughout the unit but some of the larger chunks are found in the northeast and southwest corners of the unit.

Modern lodging is available in any of the bigger towns in the unit, plus there is enough public land that hunters can opt for a primitive camp, if desired. Due to the nature of this hunt and many tag holders going with an outfitter, most lodging and accommodations are generally taken care of.