Our Partners
Through the Wildlife Conservation Initiative, we partner with willing private landowners on research and strategic conservation to help keep forests and their inhabitants healthy.
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...
People, notoriously, stretch the truth in fishing stories. A fisherman’s catch is always the biggest ever seen, and “the one that got away” would have shattered records. However, one fishing story is completely factual: Sport Fish Restoration funds drive the success of the Georgia Coastal Resources...
Endangered Species Act
We are reopening the public comment period for a proposed rule to list the monarch butterfly as a threatened species under the Endangered Species Act. The proposed rule includes species-specific protections and flexibilities to encourage conservation of the butterfly under section 4(d) of the ESA....
History and Culture
For generations, American women have led the way in wildlife conservation, responsible hunting, and preserving our natural heritage. This story highlights five historic women who helped shape the future of conservation and outdoor recreation. Their bold leadership, resilience, and passion for...
Working Lands
We care about working lands and the people who work them. For Jeremie Favre and Ellen Geisler, their farm is everything. “It’s our heartbeat,” Favre shares. The Laxey Sheep Ranch is a thriving example of sustainable farming in southwestern Wisconsin that prioritizes both the productivity of their...
Recreation
National wildlife refuges offer several unforgettable hunting opportunities that many outdoorsmen and women would consider the experience of a lifetime. Here are just a few.
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.
