North Dakota Unit 3D1 Unit Profile // GOHUNT. The Hunting Company
North Dakota Unit 3D1
Updated Jul 2, 2026
At a Glance
1,316Square Miles
2.2%Public Land
2,000 - 2,800Elevation Range
Quick Tips
Sporting goods stores are located in Belfield and Dickinson for any ammo or supplies
Public access in this unit is somewhat limited, talk with landowners prior opening day
Be on the lookout for brushy draws and cottonwood creek bottoms for big whitetails
Early mornings and evenings around wheat and alfalfa fields are whitetail hotspots
3D1's western portion is near the primary mule deer range, here and around the major ridges in the unit are your best opportunities for mule deer
Sandstone buttes, creeks, ponds, sloughs, ridges and livestock pastures make up the majority of Unit 3D1. Although it’s part of the state’s secondary mule deer range, the northwest corner of 3D1 is literally a few miles from the primary range. This combined with the rough, somewhat barren landscape makes 3D1 a definite hotspot for mule deer, especially along the western edge of the unit.
Good populations of whitetail and mule deer can be found here. Whitetail tend to be more spread throughout with some of the best mule deer habitat being found on the western side of the unit.
