Working with others to conserve, protect, and enhance fish, wildlife, plants, and their habitats for the continuing benefit of the American people.

What's going on at FWS

With more than 560 National Wildlife Refuges, 70 national fish hatcheries, numerous regional and field offices across the country and thousands of active conservation projects, the nearly 8,000 employees of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service have a lot going on. Here are a few of the latest news stories from across the Service...

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Get Involved
Interior Expands Hunting and Fishing Access at Refuges and Hatcheries
WASHINGTON – The Department of the Interior today announced 42 new hunting and sport fishing opportunities across more than 87,000 acres within the National Wildlife Refuge System and National Fish Hatchery System, managed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. This final update more than triples...
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Recreation
Grant completes South Bethlehem Greenway
Recreation and culture have become catalysts for community in the former company town of Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, as infrastructure is modified to meet the needs of current residents. A former rail bed is a now a multi-use trail that connects people with each other, as well as art installations,...
A small sparrow with a white throat, brown cap, and black line through its eye perches on a pine tree branch with a blurry green forest background.
Working Lands
Managing for Wildlife and People at Little Pend Oreille National Wildlife Refuge
Near Colville in the northeast corner of Washington, Little Pend Oreille National Wildlife Refuge is helping restore and protect the forests that helped build America. In some places, forest stands are too dense; and in others they need restoration through tree planting. The refuge uses weed...
View of Port of Toledo in Oregon
Wildlife Management
Service Declaration for Importation or Exportation of Fish and Wildlife
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) has received Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests for information related to the import and export of wildlife specimens and flora into and out of the United States contained in the Law Enforcement Management Information System (LEMIS) database.
Two adult bald eagles -- with black bodies, white heads and,yellow beaks -- perching side by side on a branch next to a nest
Wildlife Wonders
A Very American Bird
The America 250 celebration invites us to reflect on our nation’s journey: where we’ve been, what we’ve protected, and who we’ve become. And no story captures that narrative better than the bald eagle.
Mourning Doves in grass
Wildlife Management
Banding Mourning Doves
If you live in the contiguous United States, chances are good that you have seen a mourning dove. It’s one of the most abundant bird species in North America with approximately 346 million doves in the U.S. estimated as of Sept. 1, 2023.

Our Focus

The history of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service can be traced back to 1871. We are the only federal government agency whose primary responsibility is to manage fish and wildlife resources in the public trust for people today and future generations. Here are just a few of our focus areas...

What We Do For You

If you’re looking for places to experience nature; interested in partnering with us; seeking technical advice, permits, grants, data or scientific research; want to know more about today’s conservation challenges; looking for ways on how you can get involved and make a difference -- the Service has a lot to offer and more…

Visit Us - Our Locations

With more than 560 national wildlife refuges, dozens of national fish hatcheries and more than 100 field offices, there are numerous great U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service locations to visit.