The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service helps ensure a healthy environment for people by providing opportunities for Americans to enjoy the outdoors and our shared natural heritage. We offer a number of services to the public, companies, and local government agencies.

Our Services

FWS offers many services for the public, commercial companies and local governments. You can search all our services by entering a term below. Services can also be browsed by category below or by viewing a facility that provides the service.

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To see a list of all the services offered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife click below.

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Service Categories

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Agriculture

Cooperative agriculture — partnering with farmers and ranchers to meet wildlife management objectives — is a long-standing practice on national wildlife refuges.
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Communication

The Service supports efforts to accelerate the deployment and adoption of affordable, reliable, modern high-speed broadband connectivity in rural America.
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Consultation and Technical Assistance

Consultation with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service ensures activities are not likely to jeopardize the continued existence of listed species, destroy, or adversely modify their critical habitat.
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Duck Stamps

One of the easiest ways that anyone can support bird habitat conservation is by buying Federal Duck Stamps — among the most successful conservation tools ever created to protect habitat for birds and other wildlife.
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Entrance Passes

If you are a regular visitor or would like to visit public lands, you could save by buying an America the Beautiful Pass or Every Kid Outdoors Pass. Passes cover entrance fees at national parks and national wildlife refuges.
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Financial Assistance

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service issues Grants & Other Financial Assistance through grants and cooperative agreement awards to a variety of groups and organizations.
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Fish Stocking

The National Fish Hatchery System raises and stocks over 98 million aquatic species every year to support recreational fishing, Tribal subsistence fisheries, and the recovery and restoration of imperiled species.  
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Importing and Exporting

Services related to entities that import or export wildlife or wildlife products. Some of these services include permits and licenses, inspections, and customs.
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Invasive and Injurious Species

Invasive species can disrupt the natural environment, destroy community infrastructure, and harm human health. We offer permits, certifications, and inspection services related to injurious and invasive wildlife.
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Investigational New Animal Drugs (INADS)

Investigational New Animal Drugs are drugs that are in the approval pipeline but are not yet approved by FDA for use in the United States. They are strictly controlled by the FDA’s Center for Veterinary Medicine and the Service’s Aquatic Animal Drug Approval Partnership.
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Land Management and Conservation Assistance

The National Wildlife Refuge System is the nation’s largest collection of public lands and waters conserved for fish and wildlife. Planning is essential to ensure that the Refuge System meets this conservation commitment.
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Permits

The U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service issues permits under various wildlife laws and treaties at different offices. Permits enable the public to engage in legitimate activities that would otherwise be prohibited by law.
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Species Management

We take the lead in recovering and conserving our nation's imperiled species by fostering partnerships, employing scientific excellence, and developing a workforce of conservation leaders.

Commonly Requested Services By Task

Below are some quick links to Commonly requested services available through FWS, organized by the task you are trying to complete.

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The U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service issues permits under various wildlife laws and treaties at different offices. Permits enable the public to engage in legitimate activities that would otherwise be prohibited by law.

Apply for a Permit or License

Consultation with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service ensures activities are not likely to jeopardize the continued existence of listed species, destroy, or adversely modify their critical habitat.

Consultation & Technical Assistance

One of the easiest ways that anyone can support bird habitat conservation is by buying Federal Duck Stamps — among the most successful conservation tools ever created to protect habitat for birds and other wildlife.

Buy a Duck Stamp

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service issues financial assistance through grants and cooperative agreement awards to commercial organizations, foreign entities, Indian tribal governments, individuals, institutions of higher education, non-profit organizations, and state and local governments.

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