Perhaps the most famous animal in the Bristol Bay area is the Alaskan Brown Bear - a sight of one of these giants is a spectacular highlight to any trip. Brooks Camp in Katmai National Park is the most popular place for viewing these animals, but Igiugig is also right in the middle of bear country - they will even occasionally wander into the village. Bears are most frequently sighted in the summer months, but may also be seen in spring and fall. Caribou are most commonly sighted in fall, winter, and spring, but are sometimes also viewed in the summer. Similarly, moose can be sighted year round near the village.
Many smaller animals are also common around the village, including foxes, otters, and beavers.
Finally, wolves, wolverines, coyotes, and lynx are be occasionally sighted in many of the wilderness areas surround Igiugig. Birds Igiugig offers a diverse mixture of birds occupying the lakes, rivers, tundra, and forest areas around the village. A large population of bald eagles are commonly sighted around the village, as are a variety of owls and hawks. Spring and fall bring enormous migrations of ducks, geese, and swans - seeing flocks of dozens of swans soaring overhead is one of the special sights of the area. Other birds around the village include terns, gulls, sandpipers, loons, cranes, ptarmigan, and many others.