At a Glance
1,043Square Miles
96%Public Land
5,900 - 11,800Elevation Range
Quick Tips
- Trout fishing is good in some high lakes
- The East Fork of the Salmon River offers trout and steelhead
- Be physically ready for the high altitudes
This area located south of Challis has some of the highest bighorn sheep habitat in Idaho that can be found in the Sawtooth National Recreation Area, the Boulder Mountains and other parts of the Salmon River Mountains.
Hunter success can be improved by scouting and hunting for many days to kill a mature ram. The terrain in this area can be physically demanding.