This smaller unit, located in south-central Alaska, lies just north of Anchorage. This area is close to several large cities and towns and can receive heavy amounts of pressure at times. A large portion of this unit is remote and roadless which will cut down on foot traffic, but fly in hunts are very popular throughout the unit. This area is primarily mountains with large river bottoms; physical fitness can play a role when hunting rougher areas. Glassing opportunities are generally good here and hunters can expect most of their effort to be spent using them.

This area houses a good deal of remote country but still sees quite a bit of hunting pressure due to its close proximity to large cities and towns.

The western edge of the unit is primarily composed of dense timber stands intermixed with pocket meadows and lakes. The majority of the area is even in elevation and can be difficult to glass for any type of distance. Most of the unit is comprised of long-running river channels that cut into steep mountain ranges. Vegetation can be densest along creek and river bottoms, but most of the mid to high elevation areas are void of any tall vegetation, and glassing opportunities are abundant. Physically traversing some of the lower country can be difficult at times due to the ground vegetation, but hunters will find little trouble once climbing past the treeline.

Highway access along the western edge of the unit is good, but hunting pressure will be high in these areas. ATV trails will lead hunters further into the bush from this point but most of the remaining portion of the unit will only be accessible via plane. Even the areas where hunters choose to fly in can become pressured at times. Communication with your pilot prior to the hunt can reduce this, particularly depending on the species you are planning to hunt.

Most of the river bottom areas will be comprised of black spruce timber stands, grasses, sedges, alder, dwarf birch, and tundra. Bogs and muskegs are scattered across the landscape where ponds and small lakes are abundant. Higher elevations, above the treeline, generally hold large numbers of mountain hemlock, tundra, berry plants, and small shrubs. Traversing country in and around the river bottom areas can difficult at times due to dense vegetation, however, some of the lower areas are comprised of tundra and small shrubs and are great for glassing. Following established game trails can be a great way to effectively cover ground. Small gains in elevation in these areas can make spotting game from a distance much easier and can reduce the physical output needed to cover multiple areas in a day. The high country areas are generally void of major vegetation and spotting game from a distance can be fairly straight forward.

Some modern lodging options are found along the western edge of the unit, but these will only primarily exist in areas that experience heavy hunting pressure. Many hunters will opt for primitive camping methods when truck camping along the highway or when backpacking or flying in to hunt.