In 1977, five residents donated funds to establish a fish hatchery. A school was constructed in 1983, but is no longer staffed. After two major fires in the summer of 1983, residents pooled their resources to establish a fund to purchase fire-fighting equipment. A State land disposal sale was offered in 1986. Culture Meyers Chuck is a non-Native fishing community, and home to many of retirement age seeking the tranquillity that this remote location affords.
Many residents live in the community only seasonally.
Many depend on subsistence activities to supplement the relatively few cash opportunities. Deer and fish provide the majority of meat in the local diet. Transportation Meyers Chuck is accessible only by float plane or boat. A State-owned seaplane base is available. With the exception of the mail plane, there are no scheduled flights.