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

Meet Michigan's shy and only venomous snake: The eastern massasauga rattlesnake

Published on May 8, 2025
Michigan’s snakes are friends, not foes!
MSU scholar who integrates people and nature so both thrive named to National Academy of Sciences

Published on May 7, 2025
Jianguo "Jack" Liu, known for both his work on panda habitat and innovative global sustainabiity, is one of three MSU professors honored this year.
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