Wildlife Wonders
A common loon’s iconic wail provides the summer soundtrack to northern waters. We want to tell you about two particularly impressive common loons - a pair made up of both of the oldest known common loons in the world.
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...
Our Partners
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is distributing more than $55 million to state fish and wildlife agencies through the State Wildlife Grant (SWG) Program to protect and manage species of conservation need, promote the recovery of wildlife and conserve habitats nationwide.
Land Management
With funding from the Great American Outdoors Act, Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge is receiving much needed repairs to the site’s aging assets and infrastructure.
Migratory Species
Volunteers from the Service's Northeast Regional Office helped bring to life the winning design from the “Make UMass Bird-Friendly Art Competition." The contest invited members of the University of Massachusetts Amherst community to submit ideas for adhesive panels to install on windows at the...
Wildlife Management
After more than 50 years of partnership, members of the Lake Champlain Fish and Wildlife Management Cooperative, including the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, are celebrating a wild, self-sustaining population of lake trout in Lake Champlain.
Recreation
In a major step to expand recreational access to America’s public lands, U.S. Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum today announced 42 new proposed hunting and sport fishing opportunities across more than 87,000 acres within the National Wildlife Refuge System and National Fish Hatchery System....
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.
