This unit southeast of Stanley contains several peaks from 11,000-11,714 feet above sea level. Mountain goats are usually found above 9,000 feet in elevation.

Situated in Custer and Blaine counties, this a good area for hunters who want a good chance of taking mature goats.

Ketchum is at the southern tip of this unit, which includes Sheep Mountain and parts of the Salmon River, Sawtooth and Boulder Mountains. The unit has some high, rugged peaks and cliffy slopes that are typical of goat habitat. High points include 11,714-foot Ryan Peak, 10,910-foot Sheep Mountain, 10,010-foot Jerry Peak, 9,860-foot Herd Peak, 11,664-foot Kent Peak and 11,602-foot Glassford Peak. Most mountains below the high country range from 7,000 to 8,500 feet above sea level and are forested. The mountains contrast with barren foothills and low-elevation desert flats.

Goats mainly live at or above timberline, which averages about 9,000 feet but is higher in places. Vegetation in goat country consists of low shrubs, forbs, grasses, lichens, mosses, willows and wildflowers.

Plan to hike or ride horses to reach goat country. Some roads get within a few miles of the high country, such as North Fork Big Lost River Road, which ends southeast of Meridian Peak. East Fork Road is north and west of Sheep Mountain, while Herd Lake Road is east of the mountain. Almost all goat country is federal land managed by the Forest Service.

Most hunters camp along dirt roads or pack tents into the backcountry by horse or foot. Ten campgrounds are in or just outside the unit, and all are near the outer edges. At least three primitive campgrounds are along Big Wood River, whose east and north forks flow out of the Boulder Mountains. Lodging is available in Challis, Ketchum and Stanley.