Wildlife Wonders
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.
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 & Wildlife Service have a lot going on. Here are a few of the latest news stories from across the Service...
The next time you relish the clear, clean water of a rippling stream, you can thank a mussel. We at the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service recognize the special role our freshwater-filtering friends have in keeping the environment healthy for all variety of species – including us humans. That’s why it’...
Get Involved
According to the National Survey of Fishing, Hunting, and Wildlife-Associated Recreation over 47 million U.S. residents participate in firearm target shooting and 19 million participate in archery target shooting. Recruitment, retention, and reactivation, collectively known as R3, is a Nationwide...
Endangered Species Act
Thanks to partner-led research, surveys, and conservation efforts, the Virginia sneezeweed no longer needs federal protection.
Wildlife Management
WASHINGTON – The Department of the Interior today announced $102.9 million in North American Wetlands Conservation Act funding has been approved by the Migratory Bird Conservation Commission, providing the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and its partners the ability to conserve, restore or enhance ...
When Traci Wood speaks of indigo snakes, her passion for the species radiates. Its infectious.
Wood serves as the State Wildlife Grant Coordinator for the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (ADCNR) and has been part of ADCNR’s indigo snake reintroduction program since its...
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.
