Togiak National Wildlife Refuge

The refuge extends over 4.7 million acres from Bristol Bay to the Ahklun Mountains, featuring tundra, rivers, lakes, and 600 miles of coastline.

The December 1980 Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act expanded the refuge from 265,000 acres to its current size of 4.7 million acres.

Archaeological findings indicate that Alaska Native populations have inhabited the refuge area continuously for more than 4,000 years, maintaining strong connections to the land.

Visitors can participate in float trips, fishing expeditions, and wildlife observation at Cape Peirce, where walruses and seabirds gather in large numbers.

The refuge supports 48 mammal species, 201 bird species, and serves as a migration path for 150,000 caribou from the Nushagak Peninsula and Mulchatna herds.

Location: Alaska

Inception: December 2, 1980

Website: https://fws.gov/refuge/togiak

GPS coordinates: 59.33330,-160.25100

Latest update: March 25, 2025 01:06