Quick Tips
- Limited cell phone service
- Tire chains late in the season dependent on snow accumulation
- If camping maintain a clean camp area, many black and some grizzly bears in the area
- Due to the dense forest cover, calling is an effective tactic
On The Ground
Bordering Canada, this hunting district follows the North Fork of the Flathead River and is located west of Glacier National Park. This remote hunting area with sparse human population creates a true backcountry type feel with the aid of access roads in some areas. Great hunting experience for people willing to put their time into the hunt.
Great area for the backpack hunter, but there are a lot of wolves and grizzly bears. Be prepared and use caution. A realistic goal would be finding a bull with a spread nearing 40 inches and an average harvest age of 5.5-7.5 years old. The district is very heavily forested and can cause some frustration for hunters not used to hunting in this vegetation type.
Terrain
Lots of high and thick timbered country. Large drainages create decent access throughout most of the district. Streams for the most part flow throughout the year. This area holds lots of water in the form of streams, creeks, and small ponds. Hunters will find that cross country travel can be very physically demanding.
Roughly 662 square miles
81.8% public land
Elevations from 3,000-8,100 feet
Vegetation
The majority of this district is covered by western red cedar, western hemlock, Engelmann spruce, grand fir, and subalpine fir. Alder brush, willows, and mountain maple grow along many of the creek bottoms and draws.
Access
This district is commonly accessed from either the North Fork Road on the east or US Highway 93 on the west. Forest Service roads snake their way throughout the area enabling hunters to get deeper into some of the drainages. Four wheel drive vehicles are a must. ATV use would be recommended to travel open gravel roads to avoid beating up your vehicle but are not necessary.
Camping and Lodging
Towns close to this hunting district are Hungry Horse, Columbia Falls and Whitefish. Lodging options are readily available in those towns, but can fill up fast during the hunting season. A few cabin options are possible near Polebridge at the North Fork Hostel. There are a few hotel possibilities in the smaller towns on the west side of the district.
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