Ermine and deer mice prefer forested or brushy areas in broken terrain. Open areas attract meadow voles, red-backed voles and meadow jumping mice. Marine Mammals - Harbor seals are found throughout Tenakee Inlet and Chatham Strait. Stellar sea lions have established a winter rookery at Cannery Point near the town's eastern boundary. Minke whales are seen only occasionally.
Silver salmon are present in smaller numbers.
King salmon are present in the area's waters, but do not spawn on Chichagof Island. Dolly Varden char are the most widely distributed fish in the area, occurring in nearly all streams and lakes. Both fresh and saltwater varieties are present. Freshwater and sea-run cutthroat trout are also very common. A few streams have steelhead and rainbow trout.