U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's NWRS offers special use permits for Big Game Guides to provide commercial guiding services on National Wildlife Refuge lands within the Alaska Region. Special use permits will be awarded for big game guiding services through a competitive selection process. For more information visit: Announcing Prospectus and Request for Proposals for Big Game Guiding Special Use Permits
Visit Us
Access to Koyukuk is limited to air and river travel. The village of Huslia is located within the refuge with a population of approximately 250. Visitors can access the refuge by air charters or by boat via the Koyukuk River. The refuge visitors center is located south of the refuge in Galena, AK.
Activities
Activities within the refuge are mainly activities that may require some experience being in a backcountry environment. Trails found within the refuge are mainly created by wildlife use. Activities that can be done on the refuge include, hiking, camping, hunting, fishing, photography, wildlife watching, and wild edible foraging.