Mountain-Prairie Region
Mountain-Prairie Region

  • America's Great Outdoors:
    A Promise to Future Generations      Read More >>

  • Endangered Species Act Success Stories:
    Making Strides toward Recovery      Read More >>

  • Partners for Fish and Wildlife:
    Voluntary Habitat Restoration on Private Lands             Read More >>

  • Selecting Surrogate Species:
    Enabling Effective and Efficient Conservation             Read More >>

  • America's Great Outdoors:
    Grasslands of the Northern Plains     Read More >>

  • 2012 Federal Duck Stamp Art Contest:
    September 28 and 29 in Ogden, Utah     Read More >>

  • Wyoming Gray Wolf Recovered:
    Service Returns Management Authority to State     Read More >>

  • Historic 77,000-Acre Conservation Easement Donation:
    Sangre de Cristo Conservation Area Established        Read More >>
The Mountain-Prairie Region of the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service consists of 8 states in the heart of the American West.
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An image of the injured eagle. Credit: USFWS

Reward for Information Leading to I.D. of Bald Eagle Shooter in North Dakota

Read More >>The United States Fish and Wildlife Service is investigating the shooting of an immature bald eagle which was shot near the city of Crosby, ND on October 11, 2012.
Aerial view of Benton Lake NWR. Credit: USFWS

USFWS and Montana FWP Develop Water Management Approach at Benton Lake NWR

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The announcement contains the outcomes of a structured decision making process designed to address key management issues at the refuge.

Bald eagle at Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge. Credit: U.S. Army / Rich Keen, DPRA inc.

Justice Department Announces Policy on Tribal Member Use of Eagle Feathers

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The Justice Department announced today a policy addressing the ability of members of federally recognized Indian tribes to possess or use eagle feathers, an issue of great cultural significance.

Species Spotlight
Gray Wolf
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Stamp out Extinction The Save Vanishing Species stamp is now available at post offices across the country and at Tigerstamp.com, giving you an easy way to help protect wild tigers, rhinos, elephants, great apes and marine turtles.

Peaks to Prairies
By contrasting stunning wildlife and landscape photography with compelling human interest stories, our Peaks to Prairies blog series highlights the profound impact the natural world has on us all. Through our conservation work, we and our partners seek to preserve a priceless piece of our American heritage.
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National wildlife refuges provide free and low-cost recreational opportunities for all age groups, year-round. From paddle trips to fishing to snowshoeing, refuge lands offer something for everyone. The great news? There's a refuge within an hour drive of most major cities, so find one near you today!
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The mission of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is working with
Others to conserve, protect, and enhance fish, wildlife, plants and
their habitats for the continuing benefit of the American People.
September 20, 2012
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