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More casts. More hunts. More access.
We just announced the largest expansion of hunting and fishing opportunities in @USFWS history. More than 92 million acres of National Wildlife Refuge System lands are now open to hunting. That’s more than 95% of the system.
America’s public lands are open for adventure.
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The monarch migration is about to begin.
Along the way, they depend on native flowering plants to rest and refuel. Planting native wildflowers and milkweed in your yard or in your community is one simple way to help these remarkable travelers complete their journey.
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There isn't just one kind of ranger. And they don't all wear the same hat.
Some protect visitors and enforce the law. Some teach kids. Some conserve wildlife. Others help people discover America's public lands.
Happy World Ranger Day to rangers across the Department of the Interior.
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WANTED: Angry burrowing owl, possibly plotting world domination
LAST SEEN: Sonny Bono Salton Sea National Wildlife Refuge in California
Photo by Paulette Donnellon
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The signs are trying to tell you something.
Whether it's keeping your distance from wildlife, avoiding bitey squirrels, or respecting trail closures, every sign on America's public lands has a purpose.
Read the signs. Enjoy the adventure. Make it home safely... and with all ten fingers.
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Stopping invasive New Zealand mudsnails to protect a fish hatchery 🐚 🐚
The sneaky snails are difficult to spot because of their small size, and it only takes one to start an infestation by producing live offspring without needing a mate.
Scientists from the @USGS Northern Rocky Mountain Science Center, in partnership with the @USFWS & White Mountain Apache Tribe Game and Fish Department, developed a proactive early detection monitoring program at the Alchesay National Fish Hatchery.
By testing the water for environmental DNA (eDNA) in the water, the team was able to detect the presence of invasive New Zealand mudsnails at very low levels, enabling rapid response and successful eradication before the infestation to spread.
Early detection of a few invading snails and a rapid response eradication effort ensured the Alchesay National Fish Hatchery can continue to rear trout for western waterways and recreational fisheries.
To learn more about this study 👉ow.ly/O6Ro50ZlPWS
📷 Dozens of New Zealand mudsnails next to a U.S. dime for size comparison. Photo by USGS
#eDNA
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service retweeted
Just over two years ago, we lost a bright young girl whose love for animals and nature left a lasting mark.
Jocelyn Nungaray believed every creature deserved a safe place to call home. Today, her compassion lives on at the Jocelyn Nungaray National Wildlife Refuge, a home for wildlife and a place for people to enjoy nature.
May her kindness continue to inspire us all to protect the natural world and see the beauty in every living thing.
Photos by USFWS and Alexis Nungaray
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Last night, we learned that three wildland firefighters—serving with the U.S. Forest Service and the U.S. Wildland Fire Service—lost their lives on Saturday, June 27, while responding jointly to the Knowles and Gore fires along the Colorado-Utah border.
Additionally, two wildland firefighters were injured in the line of duty and have been transported to a hospital.
This is terrible news and a reminder of what our first responders risk every time they go out to prevent devastation and protect Americans from natural disasters.
Our immediate focus is on supporting their families, friends, and fellow crewmates during this incredibly difficult time.
The USDA and Interior family mourns with them and offers our unwavering support for the loved ones left behind.
We are continuing to pray for their families and loved ones. May God bring them peace during this time.
Their bravery, dedication, and sacrifice will never be forgotten.
Additional details will be shared as they become available.
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🎶 Wastin' away again in Pollinatorville... 🎶 Sing it, Jimmy.
This National Pollinator Week, we're celebrating all pollinators, including the lesser long-nosed bat.
No, this bat isn't normally yellow. It's covered in pollen after visiting a blooming agave. As it travels from flower to flower, it helps pollinate desert plants, support healthy ecosystems, and yes, it helps make tequila possible.
Shout out to the bees, butterflies, birds, beetles, moths, flies, and bats that take us to Margaritaville.
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These turtles weren't just numbers. They were native wildlife, stolen from American landscapes and packed away in brutal conditions.
A federal judge sentenced Wei Qiang Lin to 2 years in prison for smuggling hundreds of turtles to Hong Kong in packages falsely labeled as toys.
For many North American turtles, replacing a single adult taken from the wild can take decades. That's why wildlife trafficking is such a serious threat.
Thanks to the outstanding work of @USFWS Office of Law Enforcement and our federal partners, this trafficker was caught and held accountable.
If you traffic America's wildlife, our officers will find you, build the case, and bring you to justice.
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More access. More opportunity. More time outdoors.
We’re proposing the largest expansion of hunting and sport fishing opportunities in the history of the @USFWS.
1,450+ new opportunities.
111 refuges and hatcheries.
92 million acres.
Hunters and anglers have helped fund conservation in America for generations, and this proposal would open more access across public lands while cutting through confusing regulations.
AMERICA: now with more hunting spots.
Photo by USFWS
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Sometimes the most effective strategy in nature is doing absolutely nothing.
American alligators like this one can spend hours barely moving at all. Staying still helps them conserve energy, regulate body temperature, and wait patiently for prey to come within snapping distance.
The American Alligator
An American alligator slowly moves into a duckweed-covered pool and settles in until it nearly disappears beneath the green surface. Video by Penni Phillips / USFWS.
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One example is the Okaloosa darter; a tiny fish found only in Florida.
When the @USFWS worked with Eglin Air Force Base and partners to restore streams and improve habitat, they helped to support the recovery of the darter to the point where it was removed from the federal list of endangered and threatened wildlife.
Conservation partnerships get results.
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Did you know that we partner with the @DeptofWar to help protect wildlife?
Across military lands, we work together to conserve fish, wildlife, and plants through habitat restoration and on-the-ground conservation work.
Military readiness and wildlife conservation often go hand in hand. 🤝
Photo of an Army Corps of Engineers biologist and U.S. Army Col. Scott Preston conducting a survey of interior least terns, a species that was delisted in 2021, due to successful recovery.
Replying to @USFWS @2000Jschn
Buying a Federal Duck Stamp supports one of America's most successful conservation programs. Since 1934, sales have raised over $1.3 billion, conserving more than 6 million acres of wetlands and habitat in the National Wildlife Refuge System.
98% of proceeds go straight to the Migratory Bird Conservation Fund for land purchases and easements that benefit waterfowl, other wildlife, water quality, flood control, and recreation.
A current stamp also grants free entry to many refuges with entrance fees. It's a great way for anyone to contribute—even non-hunters!
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America’s public lands are places that offer quiet, healing, and connection. Whether it’s a sunrise over the Appalachian Mountains or the quiet of a remote desert canyon, these moments remind us of what service protects.
To all who have served, thank you. May these lands continue to offer peace in return.
As a small token of our gratitude, Military Passes provides U.S. service members, veterans, and Gold Star Families with free access to more than 2,000 federal recreation sites, including national parks and wildlife refuges. Interior is proud to offer these passes to demonstrate our immense gratitude for those who currently serve and who have served our country.
Start your adventure: nps.gov/planyourvisit/vetera…
Photo by Chris Mobley
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To the volunteers who give their time to America’s public lands and waters, thank you. From wildlife refuges to national parks and working landscapes, you help welcome visitors, support conservation, and protect the places we all share.
Your impact is felt everywhere.
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Each spring, bluebonnets blanket the prairies in brilliant color at Balcones Canyonlands National Wildlife Refuge. Just a short drive from Austin, this refuge offers peaceful walks, birdwatching, and roadsides bursting with the Lone Star State's flower.
Photo by @USFWS
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Helitack crews serve as highly skilled and productive aerial firefighting resources.
These crews are specially trained in the tactical and logistical use of helicopters for fire suppression, serving as a primary initial attack resource, often first on-scene to assess the wildfire.
The @USWFS Boise Helitack crew is unique in the sense they are the only Interior-firefighting unit that operates a Type 1 helicopter for helitack operations. They respond to wildfires with a full complement of firefighting tools, 660-gallon water dropping bucket, and 12 firefighters on board – more than any other rotor-wing firefighting asset in the country. Their UH-60 Blackhawk helicopter is one of the most safe, effective, and efficient firefighting aircraft in all wildfire response.
Like other wildland fire resources, they respond where they are needed most, supporting wildfire operations across the country.































