At a Glance
3,241Square Miles
10%Public Land
1,850 - 2,400Elevation Range
Unit 3A3 is a large unit that features a lot of variety in terrain, and a lot of private property. There are 400+ acre State Trust Lands and PLOTS that hold whitetail, but your best odds would be knocking on doors and gaining access to private property. Between the easy water access, cover provided by trees and premier croplands, the southwest portion of this unit, and western portion from Kenmare to Minot may prove to be your best options, especially if you’re in search of a big buck.
Ample water supply ensures that there will be plenty of food and cover to keep deer in the area. Early mornings will be a great time to catch the deer moving. This unit features primarily private farmland across the entire unit.
Quick Tips
- Check out the coulees along the east edge of this unit = getting landowner permission in this area may be your best chance at a nice whitetail buck
- Kenmare has a small sporting goods store if you're in the area
- Minot has a large variety of gun shops and sporting goods stores
- State Trust Lands may be closed to hunting if livestock are present

