Idaho Unit 17

Idaho Wilderness Horseback Elk and Mule Deer Hunts

There are no roads in the Frank Church. No cars, no power lines and not many people. Since it’s so remote, this is one of the rare areas where you can hunt elk during the rut with your rifle and have a decent chance at a mule deer.

Idaho Elk Hunting Trips

In 2019, Chris booked an elk/mule deer combo hunt with us in Idaho. In his own words “This was primarily an elk hunt, but it turned mule deer hunt in a hurry. Day one finding him in the middle of the day at the top of a drainage with a pile of does.”

Idaho Mule Deer Hunting Trips

High success Rocky Mountain bighorn sheep hunting in Idaho's Frank Church Wilderness Units 26, 26L, 27L and 20A.

Idaho Sheep Hunting Trips

Idaho Whitetail Hunting Trips

Idaho Unit 17 is a premier hunting destination located within the heart of the rugged Selway and Frank Church Wilderness Areas. Known for its remote and challenging terrain, this unit offers an excellent opportunity for hunters seeking big game such as elk, mule deer, bighorn sheep, mountain lion, wolves and black bear. The steep mountains, dense forests, and vast wilderness make Idaho Unit 17 ideal for those looking for a true backcountry hunting experience. Whether you're after a wilderness adventure or top-notch hunting, this unit delivers unforgettable outdoor pursuits in one of Idaho's most untouched landscapes.

Game Management Unit 17 Boundary

That portion of IDAHO COUNTY within the following boundary: beginning at the Fog Mountain Road (Forest Service Road 319) on the Selway River, then north along Fog Mountain Road to Big Fog Saddle, then north along Forest Service Trail 343 to Big Fog Mountain, then north along the watershed divide between Gedney and Three Links Creeks to the watershed divide between the Lochsa and Selway Rivers, then northeast along the divide over McConnell Mountain and Diablo Mountain to the Idaho-Montana State line, then south along the state line to the watershed divide between the Selway and Salmon Rivers, then west along the divide over Square Top, Waugh Mountain, Salmon Mountain, Burnt Knob and Three Prong Mountain to the Green Mountain-Elk Mountain Road, then north along Green Mountain-Elk Mountain Road to Elk Mountain, then along the watershed divide between the Selway River and Meadow Creek over Elk Mountain and Bilk Mountain to the head of Mink Creek, then down the divide between Mink Creek and the drainages of Otter, Jims, Wolf and Coyote Creeks over Highline Ridge and Wolf Point to the confluence of Three Links Creek with the Selway River, then down the Selway River to the Fog Mountain Road, the point of beginning.

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