This area is located in the east-central part of the state, north of Douglas. Made up of a high plains desert, it has a mix of private land with a lot of BLM, state land, and the Thunder Basin National Grassland. Tag availability for mature bulls varies from year to year and often times the only tags available for this unit are for spike elk only or have maximum antler point restrictions. Premium tags here take many points to draw but some exceptional bulls do get killed.

Some exceptional bulls are killed in this unit during the years when mature bull tags are offered. During the off years, harvest success rates still remain high and anyone with a tag will be in for a great hunt.

There is a variety of grassy and desert-like open prairie with big basins, creek bottoms, and some rolling hills that are good for stalking. Glassing will be an important part of success here but hunters will also need to be prepared to cover some country in search of elk. While appearing flat on the surface, this area has many folds, ridges, and drainges that creates a varied landscape with plenty of holes for elk to hide in.

There is good public access here, with several well-maintained roads and a network of BLM roads and smaller two tracks. Hunters who are not driving on the maintained roads here should try to use four-wheel drive or ATVs. The unit is also bordered by Wyoming Highway 59 on the west, Wyoming Highway 450 on the north and County Roads 7A , 39, 14, 4, 3, 45 and 50 on the east.

Open land and high desert prairie with sagebrush and grassland can be found here. Rocky bluffs, sagebrush, cedars and small trees can also be found in the higher elevations near the Rochelle Hills.

Douglas is the closest town of any size and has a lot of lodging options. Grocery stores, gas stations, and other amenities are also available. Camping is allowed on all public land for up to 16 days in one location.