Located in the south central part of the state this unit is not typically going to be a good fit for DIY hunters outside of having a relationship with a landowner as there is virtually no public land in the entire unit and very limited walk-in access areas. Most of the elk in this unit will live on private lands and it is generally recommended that hunters secure private access before applying for tags here.

Low densities of elk are found in this unit and most will be found on private lands.

Made up an even mix of creek bottoms, CRP, and agriculture this unit is quite flat with a little roll, here and there. The higher elevations in the unit are on the southern border and gradually get lower as you head north. The northern end of the unit has considerably more trees and forest than the rest of the unit which is made up of many small creek beds and drainages. The south-west portion of the unit has the largest amount of agriculture while more ag can be found as you head east along the southern border.

A mix of short and tall prairie grass for miles in all directions as well as countless species of wildflowers can be found in most areas of the unit that haven’t been turned for agricultural purposes. Very sparse timber which is primarily a mix of Cottonwood, American Elm, Green Ash, and Bur Oak can be found along the riparian zones of the multiple creeks in spread throughout the unit.

Highways 18 and 73 provide the most direct access through the unit while the many county roads lead from these into the interior portions of the area. Public hunting opportunities are almost nonexistent here and hunters will need to plan for privtae access to successfully fill a tag.

Martin City located in Bennett County has a population of just over a thousand people and is the main hub for this portion of the state even with is small status. It is located in the south-central portion of the unit along US Hwy 18 where State Hwy 73 heads south into the adjacent unit. Being that it serves not only the towns residence but the surrounding farmers as well there is a little more available than would normally be expected in a town of this size to include a grocery store and one hotel, the Cross Roads Inn if you need a place to stay. All this being said this quite a long ways from many portions of the unit, and if you have access to once piece of property or the other it would be best to plan well ahead and have what you need before you make your way into the unit. There is no public camping locations in the unit.