This unit falls within District 1 in the northeastern corner of the state, with the Columbia River, Hwy 700 and South Fork Deep Creek serving as the western boundaries. Most private land is located along the Columbia River and the highways with a few small private parcels within the substantial tract of public. Some of the mountain ranges in this unit include Abercrombie Mountain at just over 7,200-ft and Linton Mountain topping out at just over 6,000-ft. About 5 miles from Linton Mountain, elevations drops off quickly as you approach the town of Metaline at 2,000-ft in elevation. A bit further south is Thomas Mountain, at just over 4,600-ft, dropping off to Lake Heritage on the Pend Oreille River to the east. This tall, but not very wide unit, has lots of options for hunters. Numerous creeks and meadows are scattered throughout conifer forests.

There is great access to public land here, and a good system of roads for the most part as well. There are a few road closures, so do your homework and come into the unit prepared.

The northern part of the unit consists of heavily wooded and featured terrain, with lots of places for scattered small groups of game to hide from pressure. Several creeks wind their way through these mountains pausing at multiple meadows. With timbered clear cuts being an obvious place to check for game, these places may have the most hunting pressure. Check your topo maps and find closed canopy forest retreats.

The vegetation is approximately two thirds conifer forest with contrasting logged areas in various stages of regrowth. Logging over the years has really helped to diversify the forest floor vegetation, with revegetation at multiple age-classes of rejuvenation. Old growth closed canopy areas are harder to hunt and may offer the hunter a bit of elbow room to find pressured game. The southern and southeastern side of the unit opens up with broken timber and a few agricultural fields.

Colville National Forests has easy access, but has tracts of private land scattered throughout it. There is a good series of unimproved roads and trails here. There may be some access to timber company land with access passes, so call before your hunt to check on these. Southeastern and western tips are private, so knocking on doors may be your best bet; you can also find land owner names on current plat maps.

Primitive camping on the National Forest is allowed for the majority of the year, but various fire bans and forest road closures may be in effect, so double check any restrictions or permits necessary prior to your trip. If you would like to stay somewhere with lodging options, gas stations, restaurants, and a grocery store, your best options will be Northport, Colville or various bed and breakfasts.