List of state and territorial fish and wildlife management agencies in the United States
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This article is a list of State Fish and Wildlife Management Agencies in the United States, by U.S. State.[1] These agencies are typically within the State Executive Branch. In most states these agencies manage hunting and fishing regulations, set seasons, sell fishing and hunting licenses, manage resources and provide law enforcement to protect the fish and wildlife resources of the state. Exact duties of each agency vary by state.[2]
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Alabama
Alaska
- Alaska Department of Fish and Game
- Alaska State Troopers, enforces Fish and Game laws.
Arizona
Arkansas
California
Colorado
Connecticut
Delaware
District of Columbia
Florida
Georgia
Hawaii
Idaho
Illinois
Indiana
Iowa
Kansas
Kentucky
Louisiana
Maine
Maryland
Massachusetts
Michigan
Minnesota
Mississippi
Missouri
Montana
Nebraska
Nevada
New Hampshire
New Jersey
New Mexico
New York
North Carolina
North Dakota
Ohio
Oklahoma
Oregon
- Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife
- Oregon State Police, enforces Fish and Game laws.
Pennsylvania
- Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission
- Pennsylvania Game Commission
- Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources
Rhode Island
South Carolina
South Dakota
Tennessee
Texas
Utah
Vermont
Virginia
Washington (state)
West Virginia
Wisconsin
Wyoming
See also
- U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
- National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
- National Ocean Service
- National Marine Fisheries Service
- National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Fisheries Office for Law Enforcement
References
External links
- State Wildlife Agencies List - U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
- Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies