At a Glance
Quick Tips
- Pack bear spray for grizzlies
- Heavy hunting pressure during general seasons
- A GPS unit is recommended
species | general Size | trophy potential |
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Mule Deer | Dummy | Dummy |
Whitetail Deer | Dummy | Dummy |
Elk | Dummy | Dummy |
Antelope | Dummy | Dummy |
species | general Size | trophy potential |
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Mule Deer | Dummy | Dummy |
Whitetail Deer | Dummy | Dummy |
Elk | Dummy | Dummy |
Antelope | Dummy | Dummy |
Mule deer, elk, pronghorn antelope and whitetail deer are hunted in this unit, which runs from St. Anthony and Ashton along the Henry’s Fork all the way to Island Park Reservoir. Hunters can buy some tags over the counter, but must draw others.
Some good elk and mule deer live in this unit though there are not many big bucks taken during general seasons. The late rifle season offers a good chance to take a bigger bull.
Rolling hills covered by sagebrush can be found in the south, with mountain canyons and mountain valleys in the north. Much of the land is easy to glass except dense conifer forests in the northeast. Many elk take refuge in Harriman State Wildlife Refuge during archery and general rifle seasons. The refuge is closed to hunting.
Good access for ATV and four-wheel-drive vehicles. Hunters can reach a lot of the U.S. Forest Service and BLM land without crossing over to private land. Red Road, Sand Creek Road, Highway 20 and Shotgun Valley Road provide good access to primitive roads.
Mostly sagebrush in the south, lodgepole pines, Douglas firs and aspens in the north. Some grassy meadows can be found near aspens and pines.
Most hunters camp or park an RV which is allowed on most public land. Lodges and rental cabins are available in and near Island Park in the north end, while motels are in Ashton at the southeast corner and St. Anthony, which is two miles outside the southwest corner. Targhee National Forest campgrounds are near Ashton (Cave Falls 2 and Warm River) and Island Park (Big Springs, Box Canyon, Buffalo, Buttermilk, Flat Rock, McCrea Bridge, Riverside and Upper Coffee Pot).
Roughly 438 square miles
68.9% public land
Elevations from 5,000-7,500 feet
Snow and rain can make travel difficult on some roads
ATVs are not necessary but can make travel faster and easier in some areas