Sitka black-tailed deer occur throughout the Section. Moose live in habitats associated with the major river systems. Brown bears, black bears, and gray wolves occur in low numbers. Boreal toads occur in this Section. King salmon are associated with the major, mainland rivers.
Pink salmon are the most numerous of the salmon species.
Dolly varden are the most widely distributed resident fish. The growing season is from May 15 to September 30. At higher elevations, killing frost can occur at any time of the year. Surface Water Characteristics. Streams are short and swift and headwater in glaciers.