This is the heart of British Columbia's moose country. Approximately 4,000 moose are harvested annually here in this outstanding moose habitat. Two-year-old bulls that produce 400 pounds of dressed meat and mature bulls with antler spreads measuring over 55 inches are becoming common. Black bear and grizzly are common in the mountainous areas; as are mountain goat, mountain caribou, stone sheep; and in some instances, bighorn sheep and elk. Mule deer are on the increase in the area and many hunters pursue them in season. The Fraser Plateau is a comparatively flat forested area with numerous lakes, small streams and marshlands, amounting to nearly half of the entire region. To the east, the terrain rises to the highest point in the Canadian Rockies, Mount Robson. To the north, the majestic Omineca Mountain range stands tall.

 A "wet belt" in the eastern management units supports a lush vegetation, which in turn supports a healthy grizzly population, and many of these bears may be as large as those in the coastal areas of BC. The colour variations of the grizzly run from the classic-an ebony coat with waves of silver tips, through rusty brown to blonde and a silvery frosty gray. Springtime is the best time to pursue grizzly and black bears here.

The eastern and northern management units also support a vigourous population of mountain sheep, caribou and mountain goats. These three species provide almost as much income to the guide outfitters of the region as moose. Sheep and caribou especially are managed as trophy species.

Angling in its various forms is an important aspect of many outfitters' wilderness opportunities. The countless lakes and larger rivers foster and sustain a wide assortment of fish, rainbow trout, Dolly Varden and lake char are the more common species that delight anglers.