Unit 17-A marks an expansion of North Dakota’s secondary pronghorn range into south-central counties. Bounded by ND Highway 3 on the east and covering all of Emmons County along with western portions of Logan and McIntosh counties, this unit introduces pronghorn hunting to an area historically dominated by agriculture and rolling plains.

Like most of the secondary range, Unit 17-A is characterized by a patchwork of farmland, shelterbelts, and native prairie. Antelope are expected to concentrate in open, upland areas with good visibility and minimal human disturbance. While densities will likely be lower than in traditional western units, the new designation reflects growing opportunity in underutilized habitat.

Public access is limited overall but manageable. Hunters will need to make good use of available PLOTS parcels and scattered State Trust Land tracts, especially near the Emmons–Logan county line. Private land access will be key for most rifle hunters, and securing permission early is strongly advised.