WELCOME to the Department of Fisheries and Wildlife at Michigan State University. We strongly believe that our natural resources and environment are vital to our future, thus the faculty, staff and students in the Department of Fisheries and Wildlife strive to meet the global challenges that threaten the sustainability of our ecosystems. We empower our students and our stakeholders with the knowledge needed to ensure our natural heritage and a high quality of life. We accomplish this through our renowned and distinguished education, research and outreach programs.
Who will make a difference for the rivers, the lakes, the land?
For the fish, the wildlife, the environment?
WE WILL!
News
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MSU’s Jack Liu elected to American academy of “thinkers and doers”
Published on April 19, 2018
A global pioneer in sustainability science, Michigan State University’s Jianguo “Jack” Liu has been elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences.
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Snares to Wares featured by Big Ten Network
Published on April 7, 2018
The artisans of Snare to Wares, a program created by Dr. Robert Montgomery and PhD student Tutilo Mudumba, repurpose tire wires used to illegally hunt wild game, turning them into beautiful sculptures while attaining gainful employment.
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Conservation costs can be higher than bargained for
Published on March 21, 2018
A new study from MSU's Center for Systems Integration and Sustainability looked at the conservation costs of payments for ecosystem services (PES) programs.
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Robin L. Welcomme Fellow for the Promotion of Responsible Inland Fisheries
Published on March 20, 2018
MSU is pleased to announce the creation of the Robin L. Welcomme Fellow for the Promotion of Responsible Inland Fisheries. This position is designed for senior professionals who are interested in mentoring students and early professionals.
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Shawn Riley's research on hunting perceptions featured in new publication and SciPod
Published on March 19, 2018
Professor Shawn Riley was featured alongside colleague Göran Ericsson of Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences in a recent publication and SciPod entitled "In pursuit of wild game: Investigating people's perceptions of hunting".
