This unit is located in the far Northwestern portion of the state. There is a uniqueness to it because of Custer National Forest which is located in the middle of the unit but is not part of 35C. Having some type of E-mapping system will be invaluable for those that choose to hunt the border of the forest. The unit consists of a dramatic mix of prairie as well as abrupt elevation change throughout. There are patches of dense timber in the higher elevations and miles of prairie grass and CRP in all directions. There is plenty of walk-in access as well as different sections of state property throughout. Overall this is a rather remote unit with few amenities. Healthy populations of whitetail, mule deer and antelope can be found throughout, so with a little bit of luck and miles on the boots this area offers a good chance at a successful hunt.

A few trophy class mule deer and whitetails are taken each fall. Though there is little chatter on the internet about this particular unit.

The area consists mostly of rolling hills, prairie and mud buttes. Several hills protrude out of the prairie often gaining as much as 500 feet in elevation. There are countless creek beds and small streams scattered across the unit, but no major river or drainages in the entire unit. There is little to no agriculture within the unit.

State highway 20 runs east and west across the midsection of the unit, and State Hwy 79 runs north to south along the eastern border. Outside of these, all other access in the unit would be from the countless county roads scattered across the unit.

In the higher elevations of the unit you will find a mix of pine and different conifer trees throughout, as you move to the lower elevations you will find a mix of short and tall prairie grass for miles in all directions as well as countless species of wildflowers that can be found in most areas of the unit that haven’t been turned for agricultural purposes.

Along the western border of the unit, close to halfway up highway 85 is the town of Buffalo, SD. With only 330 people it is the county seat of Harding and is considered the major hub of the area. There is one locally owned hotel as well as a gas station. Overall, there are very little amenities across the entire unit. If you are looking for a place to camp, along State Hwy 20 and within Custer National Forest you’ll find Reva Gap Campground.