WELCOME to the Department of Fisheries and Wildlife at Michigan State University. We strongly believe that natural resources and environment are vital to the future of humanity. The faculty, staff and students in the Department of Fisheries and Wildlife 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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Boosting builds better species models
Published on August 7, 2020
Adding the weight of more data makes better species models.
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Fisheries and Wildlife postdoc earns award for outstanding paper in landscape ecology
Published on July 21, 2020
Postdoc Ian McCullough won an award for "Outstanding Paper in Landscape Ecology" from the International Association for Landscape Ecology for his work on the threat U.S. lakes face from wildfires.
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Youn accepted to marine policy fellowship
Published on July 21, 2020
So-Jung Youn, a PhD candidate in the Center for Systems Integration and Sustainability, receives a John A Knauss Marine Policy Fellowship.
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Well-off countries need trade to cut environmental woes
Published on July 13, 2020
A first analysis of its kind shows a common problem between haves and have-nots. Trading internationally was generally good for developed countries but resulted in environmental losses for developing countries.
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MSU scientists eying environmental conservation through precision agriculture
Published on June 19, 2020
Representatives from Michigan State University and the Michigan Department of Natural Resources are interested in how precision agriculture technologies can benefit environmental conservation.
Featured In the News
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In eating game meat, it’s all about sharing
Published on August 5, 2020 by The Wildlife Society
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University Scientists Offer A Way To Boost Coronavirus Testing (Joan Rose)
Published on July 30, 2020 by Rachel Maddow - MSNBC
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$1M grant from Luce Foundation launches interdisciplinary program on Mekong sustainability
Published on July 23, 2020 by MSU Today
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The connection between human health & wildlife trade and consumption
Published on June 5, 2020 by MSU College of Social Science
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Michigan State University announces new Center for PFAS Research
Published on May 26, 2020 by WLNS
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Ticks are back in the Michigan woods, here’s how to be safe outdoors
Published on April 15, 2020 by MLive
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Minority Report for poachers: Can predictive algorithms prevent wildlife crime?
Published on March 20, 2020 by Digital Trends
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Higher agency helps small farmers reap globalisation benefits
Published on February 26, 2020 by Down to Earth Magazine
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MSU launches new Multicultural Center Feasibility Study website
Published on February 25, 2020 by Michigan State University is engaging in a feasibility study for a campus multicultural center.
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A model ecosystem fish story
Published on January 21, 2020 by MSU Today
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Events
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Aug 13
BIODIVERSITY RESPONSES TO ALTERNATIVE GREEN TREE RETENTION PRACTICES IN THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST: A REGIONAL FORESTRY EXPERIMENT BY: Sean Sultaire
August 13, 2020 1:00PM – 2:30PM https://msu.zoom.us/j/99603751475