The eastern portion of the unit is part of the Central Forest Zone. This terrain is
generally flat and almost entirely covered in forest or wetlands. In general, this habitat produces fewer
deer than the fertile farmland areas but still manages to produce a moderate deer herd with great hunting
opportunities. Although deer populations are lower on this side of the unit, the majority of this area is in
public property open to hunting. These properties include the Black River State Forest, Jackson County
Forest and a portion of the Meadow Valley State Wildlife Area. Combined, these properties offer vast
hunting opportunities on over 190,000 acres