This unit offers goat hunting in rugged wilderness terrain on the east side of the Middle Fork of the Salmon.

This area is steep and rugged in places, and much of the land is far from roads and trails. Hunters can access the edges of the wilderness by raft or canoe or by driving a four-wheel-drive or ATV in the southeast. Most goats have horns around 8” in length

Mostly mountainous terrain with large canyons on the east side of the Middle Fork of the Salmon River from its mouth upstream to Camas Creek and the Yellowjacket Creek drainage. Some rugged, steep slopes and peaks are found inside the Salmon-Challis National Forest. Peaks include 9,120-foot Middle Fork Peak, Yellowjacket Mountain ridge, which is above 8,800 feet and rises to 9,187 feet, and part of the Bighorn Crags that peak out at 9,253 feet. The Middle Fork runs from 3,775-3,019 feet in elevation.

There are grassy slopes with scattered brush or timber patches, high mountain meadows, alpine basins, and high, rugged and rocky mountains. Spruces, pines and firs can be found throughout the unit but are more concentrated on north and east-facing slopes and in deep draws. Old burns with new growth are found in different parts of the unit.

This area is typically roadless land with trails for horses or hikers. Some access by raft on the Middle Fork and the main Salmon River. Forest Road 112 up Yellowjacket Creek to Middle Fork Peak has been open year round, but travel plans are subject to change. Contact the Salmon-Challis National Forest for updates.

Most hunters will backpack in and camp remotely. Some camp along dirt roads in areas outside the wilderness. Horseback hunters, particularly guided hunters, often stay in wall tents. Yellowjacket Lake Campground has seven campsites, not recommended for long RVs or cars with trailers. No towns are close enough to make motel lodging a reasonable option.