U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

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

Partner Fish and Wildlife Agencies Receive $55 Million to Protect and Manage Species of Conservation Concern

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.

May 15, 2025

Land Management

Improving Backbone Infrastructure and Visitor Experience at Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge

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.

May 14, 2025

Migratory Species

The art and science of preventing birds from colliding with windows

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...

May 8, 2025

Wildlife Management

Where the wild fish are

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.

May 6, 2025

Recreation

Department of the Interior Announces Expansion of Hunting and Fishing Opportunities

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....

May 2, 2025

Remembering Jocelyn Nungaray

Long before her name stood at the entrance of a national wildlife refuge, Jocelyn Nungaray was known by her family and friends as a girl with a big spirit, who loved animals and enjoyed spending time in nature.

Apr 21, 2025

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...

A digger bee approaches golden currant flowers

Pollinators

aerial view of wetlands, boreal forest, and a river

National Wildlife Refuges

a small bird with a cricket in its mouth being held by a biologist

Protecting Wildlife

Climate Change

A woman with a huge smile on her face holds a massive salmon in both arms.

National Fish Hatchery System

Law Enforcement

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…

Partners for Fish and Wildlife: Landowners (Heguy Family) Meet with Partners for Fish and Wildlife Biologist Chris Jasmine and Carol Evans of the Bureau of Land Management to Review Progress

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.