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

Student-Led Research Takes Center Stage at the Annual FW GSO Symposium

Published on March 16, 2026
FW students will showcase their research at the annual GSO Symposium on Friday, March 20, featuring talks, posters, and a plenary by WCS One Health leader and MSU alum Dr. Amanda Fine.
Ringing in spring with a peep! Getting to know the spring peeper

Published on March 11, 2026
Don’t be fooled by its small stature—Michigan’s smallest frog also happens to be the loudest.
Mighty, moist, and mysterious: Meet Michigan’s salamanders

Published on March 6, 2026
Learn more about the eastern newt and other amphibians found in Michigan.
MSU College of Agriculture and Natural Resources Announces 2026 ANR Award Recipients

Published on March 4, 2026
The College of Agriculture and Natural Resources recognized leaders in agriculture and natural resources for their accomplishments and service at the 2026 ANR Awards ceremony.
Explore the rarely seen world of freshwater plants

Published on March 2, 2026
Take a deep dive into aquatic plant identification with a 2-day course at Kellogg Biological Station.

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Featured In the News

From local action to global impact: A new framework for advancing sustainable development

Published on February 20, 2026 by Eurekalert
From local action to global impact: A new framework for advancing sustainable development

Published on February 9, 2026 by ESPP
Tracking Global Sustainability: Performance, Imbalance, Coordination

Published on October 16, 2025 by Bioengineer

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

Mar 20

2026 FW GSO Research Symposium

March 20, 2026 8:00AM – 6:15PM MSU Union, 49 Abbot Road East Lansing, MI 48824
Apr 9

Springtime Frog Walk at the MSU Corey Marsh Ecological Research Center

April 9, 2026 8:00PM – 9:30PM 9422 E. Herbison Road in Laingsburg, MI 48848
Apr 23

Springtime Frog Walk at the Bengel Wildlife Center

April 23, 2026 8:00PM – 9:30PM 6380 Drumheller Rd, Bath Twp, MI 48808