At a Glance
586Square Miles
93.1%Public Land
5,800 - 10,000Elevation Range
Quick Tips
- Steelhead fishing in the Salmon River
- ATVs are helpful on some forest roads
- Buy a wolf tag
Unit 36B in Idaho has received a mix of feedback from hunters, highlighting both challenges and opportunities. Many appreciate the unit's rugged terrain and beautiful landscapes but note that it demands a high level of physical fitness and preparedness. The unit appears to have variable success rates, with some hunters emphasizing the importance of scouting and understanding elk patterns, especially during the rut. Overall, hunters recommend focusing on pre-season preparation and are advised to be ready for dynamic weather conditions that can impact the accessibility and behavior of game.
West of Challis and north and west of the Salmon River, this is a popular elk and deer hunting unit. A lot of bull elk and buck deer tags are sold over the counter. Road access to public land is good.
A popular area where hunters can buy over-the-counter general tags to hunt deer or elk, Unit 36B produces few trophy class bulls or bucks.