This smaller unit is located in the north central portion of the state along the South Dakota state line. There is a decent distribution of public lands here but most of the prime elk habitat and harvest locations are mostly found on private grounds. Because this is a once-in-a-lifetime harvest for residents, many lucky tag holders opt to hire outfitters to ensure private access.

Public land sections that hold elk here are limited, but success is possible. Still, with so little public land many hunters are going to opt to secure private access through traditional means, trespass fees, or through an outfitter.

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.

Typical 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 is decent in this unit, but elk encounters on public land are limited and really shouldn't be counted on. 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 scattered but the bulk of them are found in the western third of the unit. These are primarily single sections and can be very hit or miss for holding elk.

Modern lodging is available in any of the bigger towns in the unit. Due to the nature of this hunt and many tag holders going with an outfitter, most lodging and accommodations are generally taken care of.