At a Glance
180Square Miles
82%Public Land
3,800 - 5,600Elevation Range
Quick Tips
- Tire chains and four-wheel drive may be required during inclement weather
- GOHUNT Maps are recommended to help navigate public and private lands




This unit lies in the central portion of the Black Hills and is home to the famed Mount Rushmore. Low elk densities are found in this unit and many of the huntable areas are designated wilderness, or roadless, and are physically tough to reach. Hunting successfully in this unit will require a lot of focus, physical preparation, and determination.
Low densities of elk are found in this largely roadless and remote unit. Hard hunting will be required to fill a tag.