At a Glance
900Square Miles
99.5%Public Land
5,200 - 9,100Elevation Range
Quick Tips
- Trout and steelhead fishing in forks of the Salmon River
- Good trout fishing in Warm Lake
- Kayaking and rafting in Johnson Creek rapids
Unit 25 in Idaho offers hunters diverse terrain with challenges that require physical preparedness, especially with its rugged landscape. The draw odds are competitive, making success in obtaining a tag particularly rewarding and warranting detailed pre-hunt planning. Hunters have noted the need for a strategic approach regarding game movement patterns dictated by seasonal weather changes, providing opportunities for those who study the area's specific habits. Overall, Unit 25 demands respect for its natural challenges and offers a rich experience for those ready to engage deeply with its environment.
This mountainous unit around Warm Lake in the Payette National Forest has good numbers of elk and mule deer and a small population of whitetail. There are not as many roads as in the McCall area units, which offers more hunting away from roads and trails.
This is not a good unit for hunters who like to ride roads because there are not very many and those that exist are usually well below the level at which elk and mule deer live during hunting seasons. A limited tag late deer season offers good success on mature bucks.