This unit is located in southern Alaska and is very remote with no inhabited communities. When hunting in this area hunters will need to arrange transportation to and from the unit via boats or planes. Several airstrips can be found along the coastal areas which can provide access into the primary hunting areas. Like most of the units along the Gulf of Alaska this area has experienced heavy glacial scarring historically which has produced large marshy flats that are heavily vegetated, widespread river bottoms, and small isolated mountain ranges. As you move inward, the terrain will quickly changes as steep and rugged ridgelines rise off the valley floor and climb into impressive peaks. Great hunting opportunities can be found here but the vast remoteness and lack of transportation options may send hunters into adjoining units.

Great hunting can be found here but the logistics of getting into the hunting areas can force most other hunters into considering adjoining units.

This area can be characterized by large expansive glacial river bottoms, marshy bogs, and isolated mountain ranges. The north end of the unit sees a far greater exaggeration in terrain as incredibly steep ridge lines rise thousands of feet of valley floors and top out in rocky peaks. Most of the extreme elevation areas are comprised largely of glacial areas and will mostly be void of wildlife. Treeline is this area is fairly typical for the greater region at about 1,000-1,200 feet. Drainages are marked by large avalanche chutes in the more steep ranges and these can be great areas to locate game.

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. The majority of the low and mid elevation area 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.

Accessing most of the unit will be done via bush plane but hunters can find good hunting at times along the shorelines where boats can be used. Physically traversing country below treeline can be extremely difficult at times as hunters battle thick vegetation and marshy areas. When traveling longer distances river channels can be used at times but this will be wholly dependant on the target destination.

Because there are no villages or establishments available within the unit there are no modern lodging options with the exception of one USFS cabin that can be rented for a modest price. The Icy Bay Lodge in unit 5B does provide lodging accommodations and daily boat rides into the unit.