Bird life is abundant and includes many songbirds, waterfowl, and predator species. Hunters consult California Department of Fish and Game Regulations. Target shooting is confined to safe areas. Common sense should dictate when and where this is proper. At Monache Meadow you can expect warm days and cool nights with possible afternoon thunderstorms.
Fall brings cool days with below freezing night time lows.
Cattle grazing has been a part of the local scene for a hundred years or more. Most present day trails were originally established by stockmen many years ago before areas were designated as Wilderness areas. This culture survives today, not as a museum exhibit, but as a vital, active and unique component of the area. It is perpetuated by present day cattlemen as they drive their cattle over historic trails, use packstock to supply cowcamps built of native materials and cook over woodstoves by lantern light. They generally conduct livestock operations as their ancestors did in the 1800's, with same important exceptions.