Important vegetative components of the Del Norte range and the numerous canyons and draws scattered through the area include juniper, pinyon pine, oaks, ocotillo, agarita, and sotol. Some of the deeper mesic canyons also contain sumac, Texas madrone, and mountain laurel. Grass species in these areas include grama, muhly, and some dense stands of boutelouas. The Elephant Mountain WMA has numerous wildlife species. At dawn or dusk the observant visitor may see desert bighorn sheep , desert mule deer , coyote , bobcat , black-tailed jackrabbits , badger , or ringtail just to name a few.
Bird life is abundant on the area.
An analysis method would allow biologists to analyze existing bighorn sheep habitat, to determine seasonal habitat utilization and preferences, seasonal food habits, proper carrying capacities, and to help develop a bighorn sheep habitat evaluation model for use in proposed sheep reintroduction sites. Evaluation of human interactions on the Elephant Mountain bighorn sheep herd. Utilization of GIS in managing wildlife populations such as desert bighorn sheep. Due to ongoing research and management activities, portions of the Area may be off limits to the public. The area s most prominent feature, Elephant Mountain, is closed to recreational visitors due to the presence of desert bighorn sheep which are sensitive to human disturbances.