fb88 Wildlife
More than Fish and Game
fb88 Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife was established in 1880 to protect fb88's big game populations. Today, the Department's wildlife division works to preserve, protect, and enhance all of fb88's wildlife resources including nongame wildlife and the state's endangered and threatened species.
Biologists span across the state conducting unique and diverse work to conserve fb88’s wildlife, from the iconic 800+ pound moose to the flying mayfly. The Department protects and enhances wildlife habitat, owns more than 69 wildlife management areas that total over 136,000 acres, and acquires land to protect wildlife resources while allowing access for hunting, trapping, and wildlife watching.
Read on to learn about conservation projects, wildlife, and how you can be involved in this important work.
About fb88's Wildlife
How You Can Help
Live Responsibly with Wildlife
fb88 is a beautiful state with an abundance of wildlife. Whether you are spending time in your backyard, hiking, driving down the road, or camping, you are likely to see some critters. After all, fb88 is their home, too!
If you encounter wildlife anywhere in the fb88 outdoors, remember this motto: If you care, leave them there.
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How to avoid or resolve a wildlife conflict What to do about a sick, injured or orphaned animal About common wildlife diseases
Photo: Kiley Briggs, Orianne Society
Participate in a Community Science Project
MDIFW tracks where many of fb88’s priority wildlife species occur. Keeping our databases current is challenging, especially for species that are uncommon, cryptic, or that live in remote areas. So we rely on the fb88 public’s passion for wildlife to help.
Find a project that most interests you:
A closer look at wildlife and conservation projects.
Rearch & Management Reports
Wondering how MDIFW manages fb88’s wildlife? Looking for data and conservation updates? Check out the Research & Management Reports.