Contacting the Office:
University of Memphis, South Campus
Memphis, TN 37228
Phone: (901)544-0237 Fax:(901)544-0238
Whom to Contact: Special Agent at address
and/or numbers as indicated above, or
Contact the Senior
Resident Agent, Atlanta, GA, Phone (404)763-7959
Assistance may also be obtained from the Regional
Office located in Atlanta, Georgia
Staffing levels: 1 Special Agent
Geographic Area Served: Primarily Western
Tennessee
Law Enforcement Facts
Activities related to fish and wildlife resources by U.S.
citizens generate over $100 billion/year to the American Economy
INTERPOL states the Ablackmarket@
international trade in wildlife is second in value only to drugs
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service employs about 220 Special
Agents and 100 Wildlife Inspectors nationwide to enforce U.S.
conservation laws
Law Enforcement Objective
To inform citizens of federal laws and regulations relating to
the protection of fish, wildlife and plants; enforce federal
conservation statutes, protect domestic and foreign wildlife species
that enter into interstate and international commerce, uncover major
commercial activity involving illegal trade of protected wildlife
and wildlife products and enhance legitimate use and enjoyment of
all our wildlife resources.
Law Enforcement Mission
Serve the American public by enforcing laws and treaty based
statutes which conserve and protect national and global fish and
wildlife resources.
Criminal Investigations Program
Special Agents investigate a wide range of wildlife-related crime,
including smuggling, unlawful trade in national and global wildlife
resources, illegal interstate and international transportation of fish,
wildlife and plants including fish or wildlife injurious to domestic
resources, killing or harm to endangered species, and mortality due to
environmental contaminants. Additionally, agents provide support for
protection of National Wildlife Refuge resources and enforce migratory
game bird hunting regulations.
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