State Wildlife Law Enforcement investigators work with the US Fish and Wildlife Office of law Enforcement to enforce Federal and State wildlife laws. Special agents investigate crimes that range from international wildlife smuggling to unlawful migratory game bird hunting. Like all criminal investigators, they collect evidence, interview witnesses, interrogate subjects, conduct surveillance, plan raids, make arrests, and help prepare cases for court.

Federal Agents often work with partners which may include include work with U.S. Customs and Border Protection or Homeland Security Investigations on wildlife smuggling cases and cooperative investigations with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency involving oil spills, industrial contaminants or pesticides. Special agents also team with State counterparts to enforce regulations that govern waterfowl and dove hunting and assist the States in detecting and deterring the interstate exploitation of State-protected species, including big game animals and fishery resources.

You can report a crime to the US Agency US FWS by calling 844-FWS-tips (844-397-8477) or your State agency. You will find numbers and access to the protected species in your state by searching for your State in the list below.