This smaller and remote unit is found in central Alaska and lies just north of the Yukon River basin. Logistically speaking, this unit can be a tough one to reach but the reward will be excellent hunting. Most hunts will be conducted through the use of the river channels, primarily the Melozitna, but some fly-in options are available as well. This unit has a great mixture of mountainous and river bottom type terrain features and creates a lot of habitats to hunt game. With careful planning, hunters can be in for an incredible trip.

The logistics of reaching this unit can be steep but the reward can be excellent with great hunting opportunities and miles and miles of remote country. Excellent drop hunt opportunities can be found here for moose but outfitters tend to fill up fast and hunters need to plan for this in advance.

This area is largely comprised of a large river bottom than runs east and west with mountainous areas to the north and south of it. Dense pockets of timber are scattered throughout the area but in general, hunters can find plenty of glassing opportunities. Marshy and muskeg areas make up a large portion of the eastern half of the unit and feature many small lakes and ponds. Traversing these areas can be tough at times but is totally doable. Areas in close proximity to lake and streams will generally see the highest density of vegetation, both from timber nad underbrush, but small bumps in elevation can provide great vantage points over these areas.

Most of the lower-lying country is comprised of a healthy mixture of muskeg bogs, dense timber stands, and heavy patches of ground cover. Timber patches can grow very thick at times, generally along river banks and foothill areas, and are generally composed of spruce, birch, aspen, and dwarf birch. Muskegs will see small scatterings of timber but will generally experience a larger mixture of grasses, alder, willow, dwarf birch, and aspen. Some of the higher elevation areas will see a greater makeup up tundra and berry bushes along with rocky ridge tops.

This unit is very remote with access options only being available through the use of a plane or by a boat. A common route is for hunters to utilize jet boats to run the Melozitna River up from its confluence with the Yukon or to be flown into Norseman Lake and floating the river out to the Yukon. The Little Melozitna is also a popular tributary for hunting.

New Section ContentModern lodging is hard to come by throughout the unit and most hunters will need to utilize primitive camping techniques when in the bush.