Migratory Birds & State Programs

The Division of Migratory Birds and Habitat Programs,has the primary responsibility for administrating the Migratory Bird Treaty Act of 1916, its amendments, and subsequent acts. We do so in concert with a host of participating partners, both domestic and foreign. The primary objectives of this division are to conserve migratory bird populations and their habitats and to ensure that our nation's citizens have continue to enjoy both consumptive and non-consumptive uses of migratory birds and their habitats.

The Division of Federal Assistance oversees the main Federal mechanism for funding State and Territorial fish and wildlife restoration efforts. Administration of Federal funds to State agencies includes a wide range of granting programs and total annual funds now approach $800 million. This program was crafted on the basis of a strong Federal/State partnership with specific responsibilities for each.