The Forest has the first National Recreation Water Trail established by the Forest Service, a five-mile float on calm water where many kinds of wildlife can be seen. Hunting and fishing are very popular activities on the Forest and require state licenses. Game species are moose, elk, antelope, mule deer, mountain goat, whitetail deer, bighorn sheep, black bear, small animals, and game birds. The Island Park area is world-renowned for its excellent strea91 and lake fly fishing opportunities. Other parts of the Forest can provide more solitude and similar successes.
Game fish are rainbow, eastern brook, brown, and cutthroat trout, kokanee salmon, and whitefish.
The Targhee National Forest provides numerous opportunities for back country experiences. Besides the more common activities already listed, there are photography, rock climbing, rock collecting, bird watching, berry picking, gold panning, and mushroom collecting. Some activities may require a permit. The Forest has two Wilderness areas totaling 134,166 acres. One is adjacent to Grand Teton National Park and the other to Yellowstone National Park.