At a Glance
Quick Tips
- GOHUNT Maps are recommended to help navigate public and private lands
- Quality optics can make a difference
- Private access can drastically improve the odds of success
species | general Size | trophy potential |
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Antelope | Dummy | Dummy |
species | general Size | trophy potential |
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Antelope | Dummy | Dummy |
This unit is found in the western portion of the state. This area is composed of classic antelope hunting terrain from rolling prairie slopes to crop lands. Public land is more limited here than in some of the surrounding units so heading here without private access could be difficult. Good populations of antelope are found here and anyone holding a tag could be in for a great hunt.
Good numbers of antelope are found here but the sheer lack of public opportunity can make this a difficult unit without private access.
Most of this area is composed of classic prairie country will rolling grass hills, coulees, and tons of glassing opportunities. Some big portions of the unit are developed crop lands. These are primarily found in the southwestern and north central portions of the unit. Many creek beds and drainages wind themselves through the landscape create breaks in the terrain that are excellent for spot and stalk adventures.
Public lands are limited in this unit and lands enrolled in other access programs such as the Open Fields And Waters Program are equally as limited. Public land success is not impossible here, but it will be a challenge. State owned pieces of land are sparingly scattered in the northwest corner of the unit and there is also a decent chunk of Forest Service land in this area. Nearly all of the southern half of the unit is private lands. Open Field and Waters lands are in fairly short supply, but can hold herds at times. Box Butte County, located in the southwest corner of the unit, has produced a few record book entries in recent years.
Typical prairie grasses and shrubs dominate most of the undeveloped areas. Creek bottoms with see a higher distribution of willows and cottonwoods. Stands of hardwoods, large brush, and more will often be present in areas around agricultural crops.
Very little is available within the unit for lodging or amenities apart from a few small communities. Most hunters will opt to lodge outside of unit in nearby towns. It is recommended to secure all gear needs before heading to this area.
Roughly 1116 square miles
2% Public Land