Salmon, Arctic char, and Arctic grayling flourish on the refuge. Waterfowl are common in the wetlands and coastal estuaries while nesting eagles, peregrine falcons, and thousands of seabirds inhabit the sea cliffs. Visitor Use Becharof Refuge offers outstanding bear hunting and sport fishing for trophy-size Arctic char, grayling, and salmon. Commercial guide services are available for hunting and fishing activities. Other recreational opportunities include flightseeing, observing and photographing wildlife, hiking, boating, and camping.
Local residents harvest a variety of subsistence resources from the refuge.