Area 79 can be found in the northwest part of the state, east of Greybull. Most of the area is made up of high plains desert, and has a lot of BLM and state land. It is bordered by the Bighorn River on the west, the Montana State line on the north, the Bighorn National Forest boundary on the east and U.S. Highway 16 and the Nowood River on the south.

This area has good general access to public land, and good success rates for harvest. Most spots in this unit are better for stalking, and the others are better for ground blinds over waterholes.

There is a lot of grassy vegetation here with prairies, basins, creek bottoms and rolling hills that have good opportunities for stalking. Private ranch and farm lands can bring in antelope from the prairies.

There is a lot of open land and high desert prairie with sagebrush and grassland in this area. Rocky bluffs, cedars and small trees can be found in the higher elevations.

Public access in this unit is good, with a lot of county and BLM roads with smaller two tracks. Gas and oil drilling that goes on here gives access to roads in some places throughout the unit.

Greybull and Lovell are the closest towns, and have a lot of lodging options. Grocery stores, gas stations, and other amenities can be found here as well. Camping is allowed on all public ground for up to 16 days in one location. Hunters can also camp in remote spots.