Most visitor use to Togiak National Wildlife Refuge occurs on refuge rivers. Togiak Refuge staff instruct visitors on proper angling methods, wilderness ethics, bear safety, and refuge news to help preserve the wilderness values of Togiak Refuge. Five species of Pacific salmon run up Togiak Refuge rivers to spawn in their natal streams. Salmon bring nutrients from the marine environment into the freshwater systems. The fish and wildlife of Togiak Refuge provide an important subsistence resource for local residents.
Many people dry salmon on racks to preserve it for later use.
Local residents also harvest plants such as these cloudberries as part of their traditional diets. Togiak Refuge is rich in wildlife, such as these Pacific walrus. Walrus are one of 17 marine mammal species found along the Togiak Refuge coastline. Sandy beaches are used by many marine mammals as haul out areas. Natural sand formations such as these sometimes occur.