At a Glance
1,522Square Miles
11.4%Public Land
1,650 - 2,200Elevation Range
Unit 3C is a good little unit for whitetail. There are good opportunities for mule deer as well, but the majority of mule deer country is on private property. There’s not a lot of public access, however, so be sure and contact landowners well before the season starts to get permission on these properties. You’ll see whitetails throughout Unit 3C, but they tend to be found in the draws that are near oat and barley fields.
Good hunting opportunities exist here but some of the public land pieces can be difficult to reach and private lands dominate most of the area.
Quick Tips
- Check on hunting access for the WMAs near Lake Oahe
- State Trust Land may be closed to hunting if livestock are present
- Private property access opens up a lot of opportunity = get a current plat map if you're asking permission on private property
- Park the truck and walk = Putting in a hike is essential to success in this unit

