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!
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News
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Reuniting fire and oak: A unique partnership for sustaining Michigan’s oak forests
Published on February 20, 2025
A new partnership helps shed light on the benefits of prescribed fire for Michigan’s oak forests. -
CANR FW researcher leads global effort to address data deficiencies in small-scale fisheries
Published on February 14, 2025
A newly published study featuring significant contributions from MSU's Dr. Mar Mancha-Cisneros is shedding light on the vital role of small-scale fisheries in addressing hunger and malnutrition while supporting livelihoods worldwide -
Whelan receives a 2025 CANR Distinguished Service Award
Published on February 10, 2025
Gary Whelan will receive a 2025 CANR Distinguished Service Award during the annual ANR Awards on Friday, March 7. -
Russia-Ukraine War’s unexpected casualties: Hungry people in distant nations
Published on December 20, 2024
A unique study shows how the war that has destroyed Ukrainian croplands is disrupting food supply chains thousands of miles away from the battlefields. -
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.
Featured In the News
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MSU research powers Michigan’s economy and future
Published on November 20, 2024 by WKAR
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Biodiversity: Species are moving, scientists are perplexed
Published on November 9, 2024 by MediaPart (France)
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China counts wild pandas. Nobody believes its tally
Published on October 15, 2024 by New York Times
Check out the live video feed of the peregrine falcon nesting box installed atop Spartan Stadium in 2022 by the MSU Fisheries and Wildlife Club.
Events
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Feb 7
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Feb 26
Movie Night: Farming While Black: Reclaiming Land and Agricultural Heritage
February 26, 2025 3:00PM – 5:00PM Multicultural Building: Multipurpose Room A (Room 1015)
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Feb 27
MSU Employee Assistance Program Seminar
February 27, 2025 12:00PM – 1:00PM Agriculture Hall, Rm 410/ Zoom
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Mar 14
2025 Jr MANRRS Leadership Symposium
March 14, 2025 – March 16, 2025 Marriott East Lansing at University Place