This unit is located on the western side of the state, south of Jackson near the town of Afton. This beautiful valley, known as Star Valley, is situated between the western slopes of the Salt River Range and the Idaho border, and is absolutely breathtaking. This unit is in what most nonresidents know as Region G.

This could arguably be the top unit for black bears in the state. Some of the largest black bears are found in this unit.

This terrain in this unit consists of rugged, steep, timber-covered mountains, opening up at higher elevations to beautiful alpine mountain tops. The higher you go in this unit, the more majestic and beautiful the country gets. There are plenty of areas to glass and find black bears. Star Valley, at lower elevations, is full of farms and ranches and a few small towns.

This mountain range is like most in Wyoming, with thick timber slopes in the lower elevations, opening up into beautiful alpine meadows and lakes as you gain elevation. Like everywhere in Wyoming, the most common trees found in this mountain range are lodgepole pines. You will find aspen patches scattered throughout the unit, but the majority of trees are lodgepole pines. In the alpine areas, you will also run into grass and berries. Farms and ranches fill lower elevations.

Access to public land in this unit, the National Forest in this case, is very good. Most of the access to the public land in this unit is going to be found using trailheads and the few roads that you can drive part way up the mountain on. There are about six roads that you can drive part way up the Salt River Mountain Range on. There are also about six trailheads for hikers and horseback riders.

This unit is going to be best suited for a backcountry hunter, whether they travel on foot or horseback. Depending on which side of the unit you are hunting, you have two towns that can support you, Afton and Alpine; make sure you bring all of the supplies you need, or stop off in one of these towns on your way to the trailhead. Even though this unit is located in the Bridger-Teton National Forest, there are not many established campgrounds, maybe two or three, which is why this unit is best suited for a backcountry pack hunt.