The boundaries of this unit encompass a large area, of which is mostly public land. Hunters recognize this unit for multiple land features, but the two largest are the Tuscarora Mountains (southern half) and the Sheep Creek Range. This unit resides north of US Highway Interstate 80, between Carlin and Battle Mountain, Nevada. Ranging from 4,500-8,700 feet above sea level, most of the land is covered by sagebrush, with mixed aspen and serviceberry in the Tuscarora Mountains, home to mule deer, elk, pronghorn antelope, and California Bighornsheep.

A good summering elk population and it grows to a large population during the late fall and winter. There is a good California bighorn sheep population in the Sheep Creek Range. Deer are found at all elevations of the unit, but concentrations are typically highest above 6,500 feet elevation. The late rifle season is best for locating and tagging trophy mule deer bucks.

The Sheep Creek Range and the Tuscarora Mountains have some steep slopes, but most of this unit is composed of rolling hills, shallow and deep swales, benches and flats. Beaver Peak, in the Tuscarora Mountains, is the highest point of elevation in the unit at 8,700 feet. The lowest elevations are in the flats near Battle Mountain, Nevada and Boulder Valley. Scattered water sources with the highest concentrations in the Tuscarora Mountains.

Sagebrush dominates much of the unit, however patches of bitterbrush and serviceberry are in many areas. The Tuscarora Mountains harbor multiple pockets of quaking aspens and serviceberry stands. Lots of drainage bottoms harbor wet meadows and dense willows. A good bit of this unit has been subject to fire over the past two decades. Many of the burned regions, especially at elevations of 6,500 and lower which are dominated by cheatgrass. Burned regions above 6,500 feet have mostly been reestablished with native grasses. Bush species, such as sage and bitterbrush, also continue to recover in these areas, but at a slow rate.

Hunters may get motel rooms and general supplies in Carlin and Battle Mountain, Nevada, both of which are located along US Highway Interstate 80. More lodging accommodations are provided in Battle Mountain. Hot meals are offered in Midas, Nevada to the northwest, as well as at the Taylor Canyon Station, located north on State Route 226. RV parking, with utility hookups available, is provided at the Taylor Canyon Station.

Hunters can camp anywhere on public land, including the scenic area at Willow Creek Reservoir, located along the Midas Road in the northwestern part of the unit.

This unit is has a lot of public land with excellent vehicle access to most regions. Newmont operates nearly all mining activity in the Tuscarora Mountains. Public trespassing is prohibited on mine property for safety reasons. Multiple alternative routes are provided to navigate around these properties. The TS Ranch owns and manages large plots of land in Boulder Valley and multiple entities own land on the west side of the unit, north of Battle Mountain, Nevada. The TS Ranch will often allow public access into and through their properties with written permission. The necessary contact information to acquire permission is included on their website which is linked here.

The Coyote Creek Ranch, located along the Maggie Creek Road, on the east side of the unit, also prohibits general public access through their property, but at times they have been known to also provide written permission to trespass. Visiting the ranch in person to ask for permission is best.

The Maggie Creek Road serves as the best route for accessing the east side of the unit, especially the Tuscarora Mountains. US Highway Interstate 80 provides the best access to the southern reach of the unit, while the Midas road and State Route 226 provides the best access to the northern reaches of the unit. The Izzenhood Road, stemming from Battle Mountain, Nevada and north to the Midas Road, provides the best access to the western part of the unit. Rock Creek Road provides the best access to the south face of the Sheep Creek Range and the dirt road stemming north from the Beowawe Exit on US Highway Interstate 80 offers good access to the western side of the Tuscarora Mountains and Boulder Valley. All primitive routes stemming from these major travel ways provide better access to specific areas of the unit.