National Wildlife Property Repository
The National Wildlife Property Repository (Repository) is responsible for receiving wildlife items that have been forfeited or abandoned to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. These items are stored in a secure environment, and disposed of in accordance with the law. Many of the items are donated to educational facilities, non profit organizations, and conservation agencies to aid in teaching about endangered species, other wildlife, and wildlife conservation. Other items are sent to scientific institutions to be used in research.The facility is a 13,000 square foot office and warehouse located northeast of Denver, Colorado at the Rocky Mountain Arsenal in Commerce City, CO.
To obtain wildlife products for scientific or educational purposes, please send a letter to the Repository detailing the following:
- Name, address, and phone number of organization requesting the wildlife items,
- Name and title of individual who will be personally responsible for maintaining/securing the wildlife items,
- Description of the organization and what the intended use is of the wildlife items, and
- Description of the types of items desired and from what species of wildlife.
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
National Wildlife Property Repository
Rocky Mountain Arsenal, Building 128
Commerce City, Colorado 80022
303/287-2110
Last updated:
October 17, 2008
