This fairly large unit runs from Warden and irrigated center pivots on the western boundary, to wide-open dry land farming and ranch land in the pothole dotted eastern plains. The bulk of public hunting takes place in the vast eastern portion of the unit. Doing some planning early on is key to gaining private land access. There are multiple tools and downloadable maps online for hunters to check out DNR managed state sections. The BLM has a large chunk of public right on the eastern border for easy public access, however, this is no secret. For your best chance at success, you should plan on seeking permission to access private land or hunt lands enrolled in the WDFW Access Program. Mule deer can be found throughout the unit; they do well in each zone, with some great bucks taken every season. This is the best unit in District 5 for elk hunters, with part of the Hangman Creek sub-herd residing within the unit, typically on private land. I-90 cuts through the top third of the state and there is a good road system throughout.

Public ground gets hammered here. The big deer are likely going to be on private land.