Mississippi
Jackson, MS 39213-7856
The Mississippi Field Office, established in 1948 as the nation’s first U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service field office, works with landowners, communities, agencies, industry, and other partners to conserve Mississippi’s imperiled fish, wildlife, plants, and the habitats they depend on. From the Gulf Coast and Delta to longleaf pine forests and freshwater rivers and streams, the Field Office applies scientific expertise, collaboration, and practical conservation solutions to recover endangered species, protect biodiversity, sustain healthy landscapes and waters, and support informed planning, responsible development, and stewardship that benefit people and wildlife across Mississippi and the Southeast.
Services
Our office offers services to support plant, fish, and wildlife conservation - especially federal threatened or endangered species. Different services are tailored to different groups and situations, so if you want to proactively support imperiled species conservation on your property or if you wonder how federally-protected plants and animals may factor into your situation, explore the services we offer.
Reviewing projects for impacts to threatened or endangered species
Federally funded, authorized, or implemented projects must be reviewed for impacts to threatened or endangered species. If a federal agency feels their project may affect a threatened or endangered species, consultation with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service begins to ensure those impacts are properly assessed, are minimized when possible, and don't jeopardize the recovery of a species. Below are resources to help you navigate this consultation process.
Frequently asked questions
Our office has limited purview focused on imperiled species conservation and has no jurisdiction, training, or resources for topics like boat registration, hunting licenses, or injured wildlife. See the links below for common questions outside our authority.
About
The Mississippi Field Office works to protect the state’s fish, wildlife, plants, and the places they call home. Established in 1948, it is the nation’s first U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service field office. Our biologists use science and local knowledge to help recover threatened and endangered species, restore habitat, and address conservation challenges across Mississippi.
We work closely with government agencies, Tribes, landowners, businesses, universities, nonprofit organizations, and local landowners and communities to care for forests, rivers, wetlands, prairies, coastal areas, and working lands. Together, we develop practical solutions that benefit wildlife and people by supporting healthy landscapes, resilient communities, outdoor recreation, and Mississippi’s quality of life.
