Department of Fisheries and Wildlife

WELCOME to the Department of Fisheries and Wildlife at Michigan State University. Our faculty, staff, and students strive to meet the global challenges that threaten the sustainability of Earth’s ecosystems.

Through our renowned and distinguished education, research, and outreach programs, we empower students and stakeholders with the knowledge, skills, and tools needed to safeguard our natural heritage and promote quality of life for all.

Who will make a difference for the rivers, the lakes, the land?

For the fish, the wildlife, the environment?

WE WILL!

News

Liu among “most cited” on global list of top researchers

Published on November 19, 2024
Jianguo "Jack" Liu, director of the Center for Systems Integration and Sustainability, has been named to the “2024 Highly Cited Researchers” list, a ranking organized annually by Clarivate Analytics.
New facilities and grounds coordinator named at MSU Corey Marsh Ecological Research Center

Published on November 12, 2024
Jed Asher, formerly with MSU Infrastructure Planning and Facilities, joined the Corey Marsh team in early November.
National Academies release multi-scale research report by committee on which two Spartans serve

Published on October 22, 2024
Two MSU sustainability scholars are on a prestigious National Academies committee releasing their findings Thursday about the best ways to understand the biological world.
New director named for MSU Institute of Water Research

Published on October 8, 2024
Pouyan Nejadhashemi has been named director of the Institute of Water Research effective Oct. 15, 2024.
MSU internships in South Africa offer immersive wildlife conservation experiences for students

Published on September 27, 2024
This summer, students from CANR and MSU broadly participated in immersive conservation-based internships in South Africa. These experiences allow participants to work with world-class scientists, develop real-world skills and learn about local cultures.