Some hunters may recognize the Pancake Range as the major landmark in this unit. Most of the land is covered by desert brush with areas of dense pinyon and juniper. This area is home to mule deer, desert bighorn sheep and antelope.

Steep terrain found in many regions of this area. The remainder of the unit has gentle slopes, rolling hills, deep and shallow swales, benches, and flats. Water sources are limited and scattered, with higher concentrations found above 7,500 feet elevation.

The larger tracts of private or restricted access are found in Duckwater Valley and Railroad Valley. Public access is available through or around these areas. Most other private parcels are insignificant. Hunting is strictly prohibited on the Native American Reservation in Duckwater Valley. US Highway 6 provides the best access to the southern reaches of the unit. A number of routes, including the Hot Creek Road, Nine Mile Road and the west Little Smoky Valley Road each provide good access to the western region of the unit. State Route 379 provides good access to the eastern parts of the unit. Many of primitive routes that stem from each of these primary routes provide better direct access to specific areas of the unit. Areas without roads can be accessed by hikers.

Desert brush, comprised mostly of sagebrush, dominates much of the unit. At elevations above 7,500 feet cliff rose and bitterbrush patches are found intermittently with areas of dense mountain mahoganies. The lower elevations have mostly desert scrub and salt brush species.

Hunters can acquire supplies and a motel room in Tonopah, to the west or in Ely, to the far northeast. Supplies and lodging can also be found in Eureka, located to the north. Hunters can camp anywhere on public land.