Services Job Openings CD-ROM County Offices City Offices Calendar Visitor Info. Norte County is home to a diverse array of animals, birds and plants. Four species exemplify the wide range of creatures that can be viewed here. Roosevelt elk are among the largest members of the deer family. Male elk, called bulls, dominate large harem groups of females during the fall rut.
Cows give birth to one or two calves during late spring or early summer.
Following calving, the males leave the herd behind and take up a solitary life or join small groups of other males. Del Norte County has one of the largest bear populations in California. In spring and fall, there are dozens of bear sightings each day. Early morning along the river may be the best place to see them. Though beautiful and majestic, bears are always dangerous.