Quick Tips
- Good fishing and duck hunting on the nearby Clark Fork River
- GPS with landownership overlay
- Tire chains for snow and ice covered roads, 4x4 is a must have
- Be cautious of black bears
| species | general Size | trophy potential |
|---|---|---|
| Mule Deer | 120"-130" | 140"+ |
| Whitetail Deer | N/A | 140"+ |
| Elk | N/A | 310"+ |
On The Ground
This area can be found in the Western part of the state, sitting northwest of Missoula near the Idaho border. Starting in St. Regis, head west along the Clark Fork River until it meets with the Idaho Border.
This area is smaller than the hunting districts around it, but still has some good public land hunting. Elk can be found all throughout the district. Whitetails can be found in good numbers. Mule deer populations are on a small decline, with bigger bucks harder to find.
Terrain
This unit has a lot of rough terrain, with the northern part having large roadless sections of massive mountains covered in finger ridges. Farther south, dropping into the Clark Fork River drainage, the country becomes more mild with more clear cuts and selective timber harvests, making for good habitat.
Roughly 237 square miles
89.2% public land
Elevations from 3,000-7,500 feet
Vegetation
This unit is primarily made up of white bark pine, ponderosa and larch forests, with red cedar creek bottoms.
Access
There is a lot of good public access here that can be reached by driving either along Highway 90 or 135. There are a lot of Forest Service access roads to hunt from and a lot of trailheads or old gated logging roads. This unit gives hunters the opportunity to use different styles of hunting.
Highway 90 and 135 are main access points
Randolph Creek, Thompson-DeBorgia and Camels Hump are main roads
Camping and Lodging
Missoula, Superior and St. Regis all offer several options for lodging, food, gas and other amenities. Camping is allowed on all National Forest land for up to 14 days in one location. There are also a few designated campsites located throughout the unit.
Cascade Creek, Cabin City, and Denna Mora are all public campgrounds
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