North Dakota’s primary pronghorn range covers all of Unit 10-A. This unit delivers an excellent opportunity for a public land DIY hunt with the Little Missouri National Grassland boasting 40,000+ acres of public access.

10-A a definite hotspot for antelope, especially along the southern portion of the unit. The primary pronghorn range covers the bottom half of the unit with a lot of public hunting opportunity.

The mighty Missouri River flows west to east, creating the unit’s northern boundary, before filling lake Sakakawea at the unit’s eastern edge. Public access areas south of the river are in some extremely difficult terrain that turns many hunters away. If you’re willing to put in some tough miles on foot, there’s a great opportunity for success. There are plenty of spring-fed creek bottoms throughout this unit that generally have a herd nearby. There are a few small ponds scattered around this unit as well. Do your homework and find a water source – the antelope will be nearby.

There’s definitely some rough, steep terrain in this unit that can make a hunt worthwhile if you’re willing to put in the miles on foot. Creek bottoms and drainages coming off the Missouri River make some areas impossible to access in a pickup. Cross the Missouri River at Williston and you’ll instantly find a variety of public access spots. Going north from Watford City on Road 1806 will get you to the Little Missouri National Grassland. Highways and county roads will get you within the vicinity of most hunting areas. Depending on where you’re hunting near the Missouri River, you can usually get close, but there are some spots that will require a long hike. Oil fields in this unit ensure there are good gravel roads. There are also numerous State Trust Lands and PLOTS areas scattered throughout the unit. Keep in mind that the livestock producers leasing State Trust Land may have public access closed if livestock are present.

Thick cottonwood and scattered ash and willow trees cover most of the creek bottoms near the Missouri River. You’ll also find an occasional patch of evergreens, but cottonwoods are the most common trees you’ll encounter. There is not much in the way of farm ground in this unit -the majority is livestock pasture.

Primitive camping, established campgrounds, and RV parks are abundant along the Missouri River. Williston, Watford City, and Newtown have motels available. Williston and Watford City also have a variety of sporting goods stores in case you forget anything. The Tobacco Garden campground on Road 1806 borders the National Grassland and allows for tent camping.