This extremely large district makes up the entire southeastern corner of the state and extends westward nearly to Yellowstone National park. Hunters will find a massive amount of terrain types here although wolves will generally inhabit a very small stretch of the entire district. The western end of the unit experiences a much higher distribution of public lands but land ownership maps will still be important.

Wolves are found in small densities within this unit and inhabit very small portions of the entire district area.

With the exception of the western and southern edges of the unit, this area mostly consists of open prairie lands. These areas are largely cultivated with agricultural fields and almost entirely private. Small sections of public can be found here, however, most of these will be landlocked by private and otherwise inaccessible without permission. On the western side of the district lies the Crazy Mountains, rising sharply off the valley floor and climb into intimidating rock peaks complete with cliffs, large basins, and some mountain lakes. This area will provide the most public access options and quite a few trails can be found here. This area is largely comprised of wilderness and access can be difficult for some hunters. The northern end of this range will be milder in comparison due to less extreme elevation changes and a more gentle slope pitch.

There will be very little change in vegetation throughout this area with the exception of the mountainous areas to the west and south. Nearly all of the eastern two-thirds of the unit will be sage, natural grasses, cactus, rock, and patches of juniper. Mixed throughout these areas will be large tracts of agricultural lands. This area is very conducive to glassing, but it can be very hard to find public land that isn’t landlocked by other parcels of private land. The mountainous areas will see a somewhat wider array of vegetation as sporadic juniper patches are replaced with mature stands of white pine, ponderosa pine, fir, and subalpine fir. The creek bottoms and drainages will also see patches of willow and other leafy plants. Large avalanche chutes can be found throughout these drainages providing good food and the best glassing opportunities. In the highest elevations, the treelines will end abruptly as large scree fields and rock slides become the norm.

As stated, a huge portion of the eastern half of the district consists of private lands and landlocked public parcels making access very difficult. The mountains to the west and south are almost entirely public but the sheer ruggedness of this area can keep many hunters out. Physical conditioning will be important prior to leaving for this hunt. These mountain ranges have a great trail system making for good access points for those looking to hunt the backcountry, though cross country travel can still be difficult.

Modern lodging options will be found throughout this massive unit in nearly every direction you can travel. With the size of this district, it will be important to plan your lodging accordingly to avoid unnecessarily long drives to the hunting area. Primitive camping is permitted on public land for up to 14 days.