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Program News

Here you can find news and stories related to the National Wildlife Refuge System.

Science and Technology

Exploring the Atlantic’s only marine monument

Common yellowthroat perched on a shrub.

Music, Wildlife, and Nature Create New Experiences for Visitors

Wildlife Management

Citizen Scientists Key to Successful Data Collection at National Wildlife Refuge

Expansion of Powell Creek Nature Trail at James River National Wildlife Refuge

Wildlife Management

More Than $157 Million in Funding for Wetland Conservation Projects and National Wildlife Refuges

Matt shows the Mikania, invasive vine at the Guam National Wildlife Refuge

Getting back into conservation

Better visitor services for Illinois refuge

Land Management

60 Years of Wilderness!

American white pelican at Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge

Final Environmental Assessment Available for the Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge’s New Bunkhouse

Emergency Management

Wildfire damage forces parts of Oregon refuge to remain closed

A brown bison grazes in the foreground with Denver and the Rocky Mountains rising in the background

2024 Winners, National Wildlife Refuge Association Awards

Purchase a Hunting License

an octopus sits half-buried in sediment on the ocean floor. It's tentacles curl up and rest against its head

Land Management

Notice of Intent published to draft Management Plan for Northeast Canyons and Seamounts Marine National Monument

Service invites public input on Marine National Monument Management Plan

Hackmatack National Wildlife Refuge celebrates 10th anniversary

The Milky Way alights the entrance sign to Lost Trail National Wildlife Refuge

Wildlife Wonders

Lost Trail National Wildlife Refuge Designated as International Dark Sky Sanctuary

Head Outdoors and Celebrate National Wildlife Refuge Week October 9-15

Baltimore Residents Flock to Masonville Cove to Connect with Nature

Wildlife Management

Decades-long Partnership Eradicates Destructive Nutria Rodents from Maryland

An overlook near a pond.

Upcoming Updates will Refocus Mission & Vision of Jackson Hole & Greater Yellowstone Visitor Center

Service Offers New Public Access to Hunting and Fishing

Temporary Road Closure at Hart Mountain

Habitat Restoration

Stratford’s Great Meadows Salt Marsh Gets a $4M Refresh

Wildlife Management

Drought Conditions at Sacramento National Wildlife Refuge Complex and Potential Impacts to Recreation Opportunities

Northern pintail on a wetland

Migratory Species

New Strategy to Inform Northern Pintail Hunting Regulations

Head and upper shoulder photo of a sika deer with 3 to 4 inches of newly budding antler growth, looking toward camera with mouth open, probably chewing food.

Taking Pride in a First-Time Hunt

Land Management

2024 Invasive white sweet clover survey on the Yukon River

A group of four people stand in a paved walkway next to a sign about endangered wildlife. They are surrounded by lush greenery. Two of the people have huge smiles on their faces. They appear to be chatting.

Hanalei National Wildlife Refuge Viewpoint Now Open

History and Culture

Honoring a conservation legacy

Image of group in front of cabin

History and Culture

USFWS History Committee Conducts Annual Meeting

Habitat Restoration

Why is there water in that lake?

Eastern kingbirds in flight

Get Outdoors at Carolina Sandhills National Wildlife Refuge

Migratory Species

I'm a fish (Gonna spawn till I die): an original song by the Fish and Wildlife Band

Dander print on a glass window that outlines a bird’s outstretched body

Wildlife Management

Art and Conservation

A wildfire is burning in the desert. A black plume of smoke is behind an observation towet

Refuge Fire Update - Imperial NWR

Land Management

These Boots are Cleaned for Hiking