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How do I get information on Fisheries and Habitat Conservation or US Fish and Wildlife field offices in my area?
Visit our Offices web page.

Where can I get information on the US Fish and Wildlife Service at any time?
Call our Service Center at 1-800-344-WILD.

Where can I get information on species of fish, wildlife or plants?
For information on Endangered species
Species in your local area are often identified in great detail on State web sites, such as State Fish and Game Commissions, State Divisions of Natural Heritage, and State Wildlife Departments. Try a web search for your state to find those web sites.
For information on birds, wildlife, endangered species, and invasive species
For identifying amphibians and reptiles
For identifying birds
For identifying fish found in your area

How can I get US Fish and Wildlife Service publications, photos, and images of fish, wildlife, and plant species?
To obtain a publication or information on wildlife species call 1-800-344-WILD.
For Electronic files of many Service publications
We also have fact sheets on many species.
For Images.

What kind of grants and other financial assistance are available from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service?
For information on all Service funding opportunities.

Where can I get information on wetlands?
Visit our wetlands site.

Where can I get information on fish passage projects in my area?
Visit our Fish Passage page.

Where can I find out more about the National Fish Habitat Initiative?
Visit the National Fish Habitat Initiative web site.

Where can I get visitor information about fish hatcheries?
You can get visitor information directly from individual hatcheries. The "Federal & State Listing of Fishery Offices" has hatchery addresses and phone numbers, and can be obtained by calling 304-876-7203 or 703-358-1715. Hatchery addresses are also available by going to our National Fish Hatcheries map and selecting your state or visiting the Fish and Wildlife Service's Offices page.

Where do I go for hunting and fishing licenses?
Hunting and fishing regulations and licenses are issued by STATE fish and wildlife or natural resources agencies and are available at most places where hunting and fishing gear are sold. For State contacts. If you want to hunt migratory birds (ducks, geese, etc.), you will also need a Federal Duck Stamp.

Where can I get visitor information about refuges?
Visitor information is available directly from the individual refuges. For information about the Refuge System call 1-800-344-WILD or 703-358-1744 or visit the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's Refuges web site.

Where can I purchase a Federal Duck Stamp?
Duck stamps are available at U.S. Post Offices, sporting goods stores, and many national wildlife refuges. Stamps can be ordered and sent overnight by calling either 1-800-DUCK499 or 1-800-STAMP24.

How do I get a job with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service?
Jobs can be found at the Fish and Wildlife Service's jobs web site or at the Federal Governaments jobs web site USAJobs for all Federal job listings.

Are there opportunities to volunteer with the Service?
Yes. You can receive volunteer information by calling 1-800-344 WILD, or at the Fish and Wildlife Service's volunteer site.