Area 15 is located on the Montana – Wyoming border northeast of Sheridan. It is bordered on the north by the Montana – Wyoming state line, the east by the Powder River and County Road 269, the south by Highways 14 and 16, and the west by Interstate 90. This unit consists mainly of high plains desert, and most of the land is private with some BLM and state lands. Public land hunters will find enough ground here to find success but the best bucks and highest odds for success will generally be found on private lands.

This hunt area has some State and BLM lands but access can be tough. A good map with a land ownership layer is a must for DIY hunters. Harvest rates are typically high. Hunters can use an outfitter to access private lands, which is where the best hunting exists. Most public lands are found in the eastern or western portions of the unit. There are big chunks of public land throughout the entire unit, but some of them can only be accessed through private land.

This unit has a variety of grassy or desert-like open prairie with large basins, creek bottoms and rolling hills that provide good opportunities for stalking. Private ranch and farm lands found in this area can draw antelope from the surrounding prairie.

Highway 14 and 16 provide good access to public land in the southern portion of the unit, Highway 336 and County Road 86 provide access to public land in the central part of the unit, Passic Road offers access to public land in the northeastern portion, and Highway 338 offers access to public land in the northwestern part of the unit. Some private landowners consider antelope a nuisance, so simply knocking on the door and asking for permission can prove to be beneficial. Public access in this unit is poor, and there is a lot of landlocked public property, however, there are some public roads that can lead to good hunting. Overall, roads in the unit are well maintained. There are some smaller two-track roads, but the majority are well used partly due to the gas and oil fields in the area.

The vegetation in this area is open high desert prairie with sagebrush and grasslands. Rocky bluffs, sagebrush, cedars and small trees can be found around Squaw Butte.

Sheridan is the closest town and offers many options for lodging, groceries, gas and other amenities. Camping is allowed on all public ground for up to 16 days in one location. Hunters can camp in remote locations within the unit.