Located on the eastern edge of the Black Hills, this unit is perfectly located in the transition areas of the prairie leading up into the higher elevations of the Black Hills. This is an excellent habitat for mule deer, and a growing population of whitetails. The unit is made up of almost entirely public land that is managed by the Black Hills National Forest, and hunters could run into almost all species of big game managed in South Dakota including Bighorn Sheep, Mountain Goats, Elk, and both deer species. If you are looking for a more classic western big game hunt with miles of public land this unit is what you have been searching for.

There is less about this unit than expected, considering how much public land there is. That being said, with a healthy mix of both Whitetail and Mule Deer this unit offers a great opportunity to hunt either species. You may see elk, Bighorn Sheep, and even Mountain goats at any time as well could be seen while you are here.