This unit is located in southeastern Alaska and lies along the Canadian border. This entire region is very isolated and only accessible via boat or aircraft. There are no communities of any size located within the unit and all personal and gear needs will need to be met before leaving. The Malaspina Glacier, the largest piedmont glacier in the world, and the second-highest peak in Alaska, St Elias, are located within the unit. Hunters will find a large glacier scarred landscape with the primary hunting areas consisting of large and densely vegetated flats. Water is abundant throughout the region with several large river channels and ponds and muskegs thoroughly dominating most of the landscape.

Good hunting opportunity can be found here but reaching the unit and then finally reaching hunting grounds can mean lengthy travel times and large expenses.

Overall, the terrain and ground cover are fairly similar to what is found in the islands of the Alexander Archipelago. Vegetation grows in healthy concentrations along the low to mid-elevation areas and physically traversing some of this country can be very difficult. This landscape is heavily scarred by glacial activity which creates widespread river bottoms, flats, and muskegs. The land near the coast and traveling inland is much flatter in comparison to most surrounding areas. This area is commonly referred to as the Yakutat Forelands. Treeline is lower in this unit in comparison to others and typically occurs at around 1,000 feet. Reaching most of the inland country will be very difficult without the use of bush planes. The eastern half of the unit is extremely rugged with sky-scraping peaks and massive valleys. This area is largely comprised of glaciers and generally devoid of most wildlife.

Along the coastline, large tidal flats will extend out from the tree cover and will be abundant in nutrient-rich grasses and sedges. In the lower elevations just off the coastline, hunters will commonly find ancient stands of cedar, hemlock, and Sitka Spruce growing among patches of alder, devils club, and other thick ground cover. Throughout much of the area, hunters will also encounter what is commonly referred to as the Yakutat Forelands. The Forelands is comprised of a large and flat expanse of marshes, streams, river channels, and muskegs. This area can provide some relief from the dense vegetation but can be a chore to navigate. In some of the higher elevations, the tree and ground cover will greatly reduce as smaller tree species such as Mountain Hemlock grows in abundance. In these areas, native grasses and wildflowers will also grow in high quantities.

The unit in and of itself but can be a challenge to reach after reaching a hub city such as Juneau. The most common option for accessing the primary hunting unit will through a bush or floatplane flight. Hunters will generally fly directly into the hunting area or into one of the few lodges where a boat can be rented. Once in the unit, the only viable means for transportation will include boats or planes, the choice landing largely on the game to be pursued. When planning your hunt take this into careful consideration to avoid squandering money and time.

Because there are no villages or establishments available within the unit there are no modern lodging options with the exception of the Icy Bay Lodge. Depending on the type of hunt you will be conducting, many hunters will opt to camp in the bush, particularly on fly-in hunts. When renting a cabin, hunters can be flown into these locations but boats may need to be secured in nearby communities and then driven to the cabins. Careful planning may be necessary.