Refuge Law Enforcement

Protecting Your National Wildlife Refuges

What We Do

As a Federal Wildlife Officer your office is the outdoors. We carry a dual role of enforcing wildlife laws as well as ensuring the safety of all visitors on our National Wildlife Refuges.

We work closely with Federal, State, local and tribal law enforcement agencies. Because of our diverse skill set, we have responded to numerous national and local emergencies, including hurricanes, tornados, floods and wildfires.

Each day brings a new adventure, and every day is different than the one before.

We help facilitate wildlife dependent recreation such as:

  • Hunting
  • Fishing
  • Wildlife observation and photography
  • Environmental education and interpretation

Our Law Enforcement Roles:

  • Investigate suspected violations
  • Issue citations
  • Make arrests
  • Testify in court

Federal Wildlife Officers in Action

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Who We Are

Federal Wildlife Officers.

What We Do

Federal Wildlife Officers.

Career Information

Federal Wildlife Officers.
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.
Last modified: March 02, 2016
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