At a Glance
Quick Tips
- Plan your transportation and lodging options around the season and species you will be hunting
- Bear fences can be a good idea for camps
- Rain gear is a necessity
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This unit is found in western Alaska and lies along the Bering Strait. Good hunting options can be found here but because of the sheer amount of distance needed to be traveled to simply reach the unit many hunters will opt for different options throughout the state. A large portion of this unit is remote although good road access is available through the Nome - Taylor Highway on the eastern side of the unit. This area is void of any major vegetation and glassing opportunities will be excellent.
Decent hunting opportunities can be found here but reaching the unit can be expensive and require a good deal of planning. Many hunters will opt for easier to access units with better hunting opportunities.
This area is primarily comprised of expansive tundra lands with intermixed mountain ranges and marshes. Most of the area is completely void of any taller vegetation and glassing opportunities are excellent. Marshy areas tend to see a heavy distribution of small feeder streams, ponds, and lakes which can make cross country travel difficult at times. High elevation areas are commonly void of virtually all plant life and can make for great travel options.
Physically reaching this unit can require a good deal of planning and logistics. Upon reach the area most hunters will generally be flown into hunting areas but some hunting opportunities, albeit limited, do exist along the Nome-Taylor Highway.
Most of this area is comprised of tundra, grasses, wildflower, and small shrubs. Small and very scattered patches of cottonwood and willow do sprout up on occasion but these are uncommon. This unit is largely stark and barren and hunters will find that small bumps in elevation will provide glassing opportunities for miles.
Some lodging options can be found throughout the unit but most hunters will generally opt for primitive camping techniques whether they are flown in, packed in, or camping at the vehicle.
Roughly 8,309 square miles
50% Public land
Elevations range from 0-4,700 feet