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The Mountain-Prairie Region consists of 8 states in the heart of the American west including Colorado, Kansas, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, Utah and Wyoming.
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The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has a long tradition of scientific excellence and always uses the best-available science to inform its work to conserve fish, wildlife, plants, and their habitat for the benefit of the American public.
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National Wildlife Refuges
Where Wildlife Comes First
Created in 1903 by President Theodore Roosevelt, today's National Wildlife Refuge System protects habitats and wildlife across the country, from the Alaskan tundra to subtropical wetlands. Managed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, the Refuge System's 560-plus refuges cover more than 150 million acres and protect nearly 1,400 species of birds, mammals, reptiles, amphibians, and fish.
While national wildlife refuges were created to protect wildlife, they are for people too. Refuges are ideal places for people of all ages to explore and connect with the natural world. We invite you to learn more about and visit the national wildlife refuges and wetland management districts in Colorado, Kansas, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, Utah, and Wyoming.
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Ecological Services
The Mountain-Prairie Region's Office of Ecological Services (ES) works to restore and protect healthy populations of fish, wildlife, and plants and the environments upon which they depend. Using the best available science, ES personnel work with Federal, State, Tribal, local, and non-profit stakeholders, as well as private land owners, to avoid, minimize, and mitigate threats to our Nation's natural resources.
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Migratory Birds
Providing leadership in the conservation of migratory bird habitat through partnerships, grants, and outreach for present and future generations. The Migratory Bird Program is responsible for maintaining healthy migratory bird populations for the benefit of the American people.
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Fish and Aquatic Conservation
The U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service Fish and Aquatic Conservation Program in the Mountain-Prairie Region helps conserve, protect, and enhance aquatic resources and provides economically valuable recreational fishing to anglers across the country. The program comprises 12 National Fish Hatcheries.
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Law Enforcement
Law enforcement is essential to virtually every aspect of wildlife conservation. The Office of Law Enforcement contributes to Service efforts to manage ecosystems, save endangered species, conserve migratory birds, preserve wildlife habitat, restore fisheries, combat invasive species, and promote international wildlife conservation.
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External Affairs
External Affairs staff in the Mountain-Prairie Region of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service provides support to the regional office and field stations to communicate and faciliate information about the Service's programs to the public, media, Congress, Tribes, partners, and other stakeholders in the 8-state region.
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What Do Federal Wildlife Officers Do? | Laws and Regulations | Open / Close All
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Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge Youth Hunt. Credit: USFWS.
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Close quarters training annual law enforcement in-service training. Credit: USFWS.
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Service law enforcement officers on horseback. Credit: USFWS.
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Federal Wildlife Officer Marked Vehicle. Credit: USFWS.
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Winter Waterfowl Enforcement at Bear River MBR. Credit: USFWS.
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Browns Park National Wildlife Refuge. Credit: USFWS.
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North Dakota Conservation Easement Enforcement. Credit: USFWS.
Refuge Law Enforcement
Map of the 8 state Mountain-Prairie Region.
The Division of Refuge Law Enforcement supports the conservation mission of the National Wildlife Refuge System. Refuge law enforcement officers, called Federal Wildlife Officers, are responsible for protecting wildlife and habitat, protecting cultural resources, safeguarding refuge facilities and infrastructure, and ensuring public safety.
Patrolling by land, air, and water, Federal Wildlife Officers are on the front lines of resource conservation on national wildlife refuges, wetland management districts, and other U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service lands in the Region. These officers perform a full range of law enforcement duties such as hunting and fishing enforcement, resource patrols, conservation easement monitoring and enforcement, investigations, special events support, decoy operations, game check stations, and public outreach.
What do Federal Wildlife Officers do? »
- Perform a full range of law enforcement duties including patrols, surveillance, investigations, apprehensions, case management, and judicial proceedings.
- Enforce Federal wildlife statutes and conservation laws that protect wildlife, natural and cultural resources, agency employees, and the public.
- Enforce Federal regulations governing hunting, fishing, and public use on national wildlife refuges, wetland management districts, and other Service managed lands.
- Includes field specialties such as Easement Enforcement Officer, Field Training Officer, and Canine Officer.
- Perform patrol operations in diverse settings and environments including vehicle, boat, plane, all-terrain vehicle, horseback, and foot.
- Work with hunters, anglers, bird watchers, youth, and other user groups to educate the public about National Wildlife Refuge System lands, programs, and resources.
- Work in cooperation with other federal, state, and local agencies.
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