North Dakota Unit 9-A Unit Profile // GOHUNT. The Hunting Company
North Dakota Unit 9-A
Updated Jul 2, 2026
At a Glance
1,587Square Miles
45.7%Public Land
1,700 - 2,700Elevation Range
Quick Tips
Quite a bit of State Trust Land, but they may be closed to hunting if livestock are present
Be prepared with water, food and fuel = once you're north of Highway 200, there aren't many places to stop for essentials
Early mornings and evenings around wheat and alfalfa fields are antelope hotspots
Be on the lookout for creeks and ponds = set up nearby and wait for the pronghorn to get thirsty
Stop and glass wheatgrass fields and croplands often
If you’re lucky enough to draw in unit 9-A, there’s some exceptional opportunities for antelope and good ground to hunt. The majority of the western side of the unit is rough badlands. There is a good amount of public access areas, providing hunters with excellent options to hunt throughout the unit. Overall, if you’ve drawn an antelope tag, they can be found throughout this unit, but the majority of herds tend to stick to the Little Missouri River valley and the Little Missouri National Grassland.
Great antelope populations along with a good trophy potential can be found in this unit. Securing land to hand will be the biggest hurdle for most, but some good opportunities can still be found on public lands.
