Considered by many to be North Dakota’s premiere elk unit. The Little Missouri River flows right through the center of this unit, creating a heavily forested valley of deciduous trees. The state’s primary elk range follows the river. You can basically go 10 miles either direction from the river and remain in the primary range.

If you’re able to draw Unit E3, it boasts North Dakota’s best success rate for elk hunters. Don’t be afraid to get away from Theodore Roosevelt National Park – there are enough excellent public access properties in this unit that you’ll be able to harvest an elk elsewhere. The key to success on these public access areas is putting in the time to scout, stopping frequently to glass, and putting in the miles on foot. Stick to the tops of ridges, just low enough to block your silhouette.