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Law Enforcement

Updated November 9, 2026

In the event of a suspected wildlife crime please contact please call 1-844-FWS-TIPS (397-8477) or reported on www.fws.gov/wildlife-crime-tips. Refuge violations may also be reported to Federal Wildlife Officer Braian Escabi at (757)301-7329 ext.6 or Braian_Escabi@fws.gov.

Injured wildlife found in your yard or neighborhood can be reported to Tidewater Rescue at (757)255-8710 or Wildlife Response at (757)543-7000.

Refuge Regulations and the following laws are applicable at Back Bay NWR:

  1. National Historic Preservation Act of 1966
  2. National Wildlife Refuge System Administration Act
  3. National Wildlife Refuge System Improvement Act
  4. Migratory Bird Treaty Act
  5. Lacey Act
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