This unit is found in the north central portion of the state and features a good population of antelope along with a varied terrain. Public land is more available here than many other units. Some other access opportunities such as lands in the Open Fields And Waters Program lands and wildlife management areas are also available for public access. This can be a great unit for public land hunters.

This massive unit supports a good distribution of public land and can be a great area for hunters to consider.

The northwestern edge of the unit sees some agricultural activity but the majority of his unit is comprised of undeveloped lands that are reminiscent of sand hills country. Most of this unit is set up for supporting cattle operations. Despite the greater variation in terrain outside of the agriculture areas, hunters will encounter minimal difficulty in navigating nearly all of this unit.

Private lands dominate most of the landscape, but a good collection of public lands are available. While there is a decent amount of public lands, these are mostly composed of large sections of land that are only found in a few select spots. The northeast corner sees the largest collection of these with a 116,000 acres piece of Forest lands and the 41,000 acre Valentine National Wildlife Refuge. There are also a few large state land pieces in the south central portion of the unit. Open Field and Waters lands are limited but there is a small collection in the northwest corner and a few large pieces along the southern border of the unit.

The majority of the this area is composed of rolling hills covered in prairie grasses and shrubs. Many pocket lake and ponds dot the landscape and provide marshy conditions in their vicinity. The soil is very sandy in areas and the walking can be difficult, but only momentarily.

Thedford, Valentine, Gordon, Ellsworth and Stapleton are the bigger cities that surround this unit. There are smaller towns scattered throughout where finding gas and groceries won't be an issue. The most options will generally be found in the larger cities. The central portion of the unit is largely void of towns so hunters who plan to hunt in these areas will want to make sure they are well prepared.