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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MSU Fisheries and Wildlife Club, Michigan DNR partner to host steelhead stocking event on Red Cedar River
Published on April 24, 2025
On April 18, the MSU Fisheries and Wildlife Club partnered with the Michigan DNR to host a steelhead stocking on the Red Cedar River, boosting the local steelhead population while promoting fishing and hands-on conservation education -
Cruth honored with 2025 CANR Staff Dean’s Award of Distinction
Published on April 22, 2025
Jill Cruth, of the Department of Fisheries and Wildlife, will be honored with the 2025 CANR Staff Dean’s Award of Distinction on May 8 -
Hayes receives CANR Excellence in Teaching – Established Teacher Award
Published on April 22, 2025
Daniel Hayes, Ph.D., of the Department of Fisheries and Wildlife, will be honored with the CANR Excellence in Teaching – Established Teacher Award on May 8 -
CANR honors 2025 You Belong Here Champions
Published on April 22, 2025
Travis Brenden, Ph.D., Melanie Pimentel-Concepcion and Dustin Petty will be honored as the 2025 CANR You Belong Here Champion Award recipients at the CANR Faculty and Staff Awards on May 8 -
CANR honors Filice, Warwick and Wolfe as 2025 Global Scholars in Extension
Published on April 22, 2025
The CANR has named Paige Filice, Alexa Warwick, Ph.D., and Samantha Wolfe as the 2025 Global Scholars in Extension. The scholars will be honored at the CANR Faculty and Staff Awards on May 8
Featured In the News
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Bird strategies connected to different climate challenges
Published on March 21, 2025 by The Wildlife Society
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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)
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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Apr 28
The Grown-Ups — An Immersive Outdoor Theater Experience at Corey Marsh
April 28, 2025 8:00PM – 10:30PM Corey Marsh Ecological Research Center, 9422 E. Herbison Road, Laingsburg, MI
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May 3
Fisheries & Wildlife Graduation Celebration
May 3, 2025 3:00PM – 4:30PM Baker Woodlot and Rajendra Neotropical Migrant Bird Sanctuary, East Lansing, MI 48823
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Sep 12
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