At a Glance
276Square Miles
99.8%Public Land
3,775 - 3,019Elevation Range
Quick Tips
- Deep snow can make travel difficult or impossible in places
- Cell phone service is poor throughout the unit
- Buy a wolf tag
Hunters discussing Unit 27-4 in Idaho emphasize the challenging terrain, highlighting steep and rugged landscapes that require good physical preparation. The unit tends to have high draw odds, suggesting a competitive hunt, but successful hunters note that understanding the seasonality and game behavior can improve outcomes. Several comments recommend scouting the area before the hunting season to familiarize oneself with the terrain and locate game activities. Overall, the consensus is that while the unit demands considerable effort, it can reward those who are well-prepared and adaptable.
This unit offers goat hunting in rugged wilderness terrain on the east side of the Middle Fork of the Salmon.
This area is steep and rugged in places, and much of the land is far from roads and trails. Hunters can access the edges of the wilderness by raft or canoe or by driving a four-wheel-drive or ATV in the southeast. Most goats have horns around 8” in length