Quick Tips
- State Trust Lands and the Little Missouri National Grassland create a large, consecutive area of public access in Unit 2-B's badlands
- Check out the Cliffs Plateau and Hanley Plateau if you're hunting the rougher badlands
- North Dakota's primary pronghorn range covers this entire unit
- Scout and study maps before opening day = get landowner permission if you're hunting the eastern portion of this unit
- River Road, Sully Creek Road, and Burning Coal Vein Road will get you to all the access roads throughout this unit's badlands
| species | general Size | trophy potential |
|---|---|---|
| Antelope | 65"-75" | 80"+ |
On The Ground
With the primary pronghorn range covering the entire unit, public access, and a variety of terrain and ways to hunt, Unit 2-B offers a great chance at success. The Little Missouri National Grassland delivers huge parcels of public access in the unit’s badlands along the Little Missouri River.
If you prefer hiking and getting away from your vehicle and stalking game, hunt the western badlands. If you’d rather drive and glass near roads, hunt the PLOTS, State Trust Land, and National Grasslands along the unit’s eastern edge. If you do hunt the rough badlands, be sure and check out the Cliffs Plateau and Hanley Plateau areas for large, flat grasslands amongst the rough badlands.
Terrain
There are rough badlands throughout the unit. The Little Missouri River forms the unit’s western border and features extremely rough country. The badlands on the eastern edge are more isolated. Grassland prairies used for livestock grazing and hayfields sustain pronghorn along 2-B’s eastern boundary. There are lots of creeks, pothole ponds, and small lakes that make great spots for antelope to water. The creeks and draws branching off the Little Missouri hold pronghorn herds with lush valleys that are full of food and water. There are also some great State Trust Lands and PLOTS areas across the majority of this unit.
Roughly 325 square miles
46.5% public land
Elevations range from 2,300 – 3,000 ft
Vegetation
The eastern portion of the unit is agricultural property with wheatgrass hay fields and livestock pastures. Blue grama grass prairies and sagebrush are found throughout the unit. Outside of the draws, valleys, and creek bottoms, there aren’t many trees. The Little Missouri River Valley creates a forested valley of deciduous trees, primarily aspen and oak, and some small stands of ponderosa pine. Creek bottoms that branch off the river are forested with aspen and oak as well as some ash, elm, birch, and juniper. The badland draws are often covered with buckbrush thickets.
Access
I-94 forms the northern border and provides a variety of exits that will get you into Unit 2-B. Just off of I-94, near where it crosses the Little Missouri River, is the town of Medora. River Road, Sully Creek Road and Burning Coal Vein Road will get you to most spots. Head south of Medora on River Road for access to the unit’s badlands and Little Missouri River valley. Sully Creek Road branches off River Road and follows Sully Creek through the northern badlands and across the unit to Highway 85, the unit’s eastern boundary. River Road runs to the southern end of this unit. Hunters can also access the southern badlands via Burning Coal Vein Road.
Camping and Lodging
Belfield and Medora both have lodging, RV parks, and other supplies. Hunters can find two campgrounds South of Medora along the Little Missouri River. Belfield has a sporting goods store for any last-minute supplies as well.
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