Quick Tips
- Buy a wolf tag, nonresident price is $31.75
- Consider buying an elk or deer tag
- Scout before the season to meet landowners
On The Ground
This area is made up of low, rolling mountains north and northeast of Pierce and includes private land, state land and land managed by the Clearwater National Forest. Moose are scattered throughout this unit.
The best moose hunting in this area is on private and state land west of the Clearwater National Forest boundary. Bulls usually average 30-38” spreads. Many roads and a few ATV trails provide access to forest land, most of which is heavily timbered.
Terrain
Located north of Shanghai and Orogrande creeks, this area includes the Sheep Mountain Range, Gobblers Knob, eastern Browns Rock, Deadhorse, Elk and Clarke mountains. Most hunting takes place between 3,500 and 5,000 feet above sea level. The unit is mountainous except for the western edge. Most of the land is heavily forested, but there are many clearcuts that are in various stages of regrowth which provide excellent moose habitat.
Roughly 188 square miles
61.9% public land
Elevations from 2,300-5,100 feet
Vegetation
Forests are densely timbered by mature evergreens like larch, hemlock, pines, tamarack, firs, cedars and spruces. Berry bushes, willows, ferns, various forbs, shrubs, saplings and immature trees grow in clearcuts. Some grassy meadows and pastures can also be found in this area.
Access
A high number of roads provide access to the Clearwater National Forest and most other public land. The best moose habitat can be found in the western half of the unit, especially near the national forest boundary. The western half of this area is largely private but contains thousands of acres of state land.
Get permission to hunt on private land
ATVs are helpful
Some trails are limited to ATVs less than 50” wide
A few miles of trails are restricted to motorcycles and horses
A Forest Service road restriction map shows this area
Camping and Lodging
Lodging is available in Pierce and nearby Weippe. Blue Spruce Lodge in Weippe has tent sites and 12 RV sites. Timberline Café and RV Park is also located in Weippe and has RV sites and cabins for rent. Hunters can camp almost anywhere in the national forest. The Outback in Pierce offers cabins for rent. Washington Creek Campground is near Shin Point and has 23 campsites
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