Quick Tips
- Listening or calling into remote canyons can be a great way to locate packs
- Locating packs can be easier during periods of heavy snow
- Four Wheelers or snowmobiles can be excellent transport options later in the season
On The Ground
This hunting district is found in west central Montana and borders the Flathead Indian Reservation as well as Glacier National Park. This area features some of the most rugged country in the state and is sure to provide anyone with scenic views to last a lifetime. Hunters can find a good deal of easily accessed public land but much of the eastern half is comprised of the intensely remote Great Bear Wilderness Area.
Good numbers of wolves can be found here and hunters will find a wide array of hunt options here from day hunts to hunts deep in the backcountry.
Terrain
The country here can be extremely unrelenting and requires mental and physical fortitude to hunt. From the valley floors, the ridges rise sharply and climb to extreme heights full of cliffs and rockslides. Vegetation cover is extremely dense and travel can be challenging at times. The scenery is unparalleled and well worth the hikes into the high country.
Roughly 2,345 square miles
79% public land
Elevations range from 3,000 - 8,000 feet
Vegetation
A wide array of vegetation will be found here partly thanks to the amount of precipitation this area typically sees. Down low in the valleys, hunters can expect to encounter thick creek bottoms full of pine, fir, alder brush, willows, mountain maple, and other natural brush. As you gain elevation, the vegetation vaguely thins and white pine and lodgepole become increasingly common. In the highest elevations, the ground cover will reduce immensely and subalpine fir and rock fields will begin dominating the landscape. Huckleberries grow in abundance here and are going to be a primary food source for the bears come fall.
Access
This area is largely public land and a hunter’s dream. As mentioned before, physical conditioning prior to the hunt can keep you in the woods day after day. This country can get incredibly steep and will require a lot of effort out of anyone to traverse. Some easier to access country can be found along the western half of the unit although these areas typically hold lower densities of wolves until later in the season.
Camping and Lodging
Modern lodging options can be found in Kalispell, Columbia Falls, and areas around GNP. Some hunters may opt for primitive camping which is permitted on public lands for up to 14 days in a single spot. Groceries and other amenities are found in Kalispell and Columbia Falls. Sporting goods can be found in Kalispell.
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