Tule elk once inhabited the grasslands of the Point Reyes peninsula and the Olema Valley, as well as other grasslands within Marin County.

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There are three species of elk that exist in California; Roosevelt (Cervus elaphus roosevelti), Rocky Mountain (Cervus elaphus nelsoni), and Tule (Cervus elaphus nannodes) elk. The Tule Elk are the smallest of all the elk species in North America and they are endemic to California.

§ 2118.2 prohibits the importation of any elk (genus Cervus) into the State except by the Department and accredited zoos.

A: Moose evolved in much cooler climates in boreal forests and other subarctic habitats. Generally, habitats and climates in the Sierra and elsewhere in California are not well-suited for moose.

Lucky for us, opportunities for viewing wildlife are abundant here in Northern California. There’s even a spectacular destination in our state where you can view wild herds of elk. However, these aren’t just regular elk. The Roosevelt elk is considered the largest of the six recognized species of elk in North America.

Tule elk (Cervus canadensis nannodes), a subspecies of North American elk, is found only in California. Totaling nearly 4000 head strong, this elk can be seen in several places in Central California and this article tells you where. …

Tule Elk Hunts Only Available in California.

The Roosevelt elk population, approximately 91,000 strong, ranges along the Pacific coast from northern California to Washington and Canada. The Rocky Mountain elk is the most plentiful of the four elk species (800,000 to 900,000 individuals) and occurs primarily in the mountain ranges east of the Cascade Mountains.