Annual catch is about 2000 tons. Fishery and fishing industry is one of the promising branches of Tazovsky district economy. The vast expanses of tundra and forest-tundra promote reindeer breeding development. The number of deer exceeds 120 thousand. Reindeer breeders produce meat, antlers and hides.
Tazovsky district has good prospects for hunting and fishing tourism development.
Elks, wild deer, wolves, Arctic foxes, ermine, brown bears, white hares, wild geese and other wild animals and birds are found on its territory. The district is also rich in mineral resources. Over 10 oil and gas fields are already discovered. Gas extracting is rapidly increasing. Tazovsky district maintains communication not only within Russia but also with foreign countries.