FWS General Knowledge Study Guide – Practice Questions, Flashcards & Exam
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United States Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) - ANS ✔✔A federal agency responsible for the
management of fish, wildlife, and natural habitats in the United States.
History (of the USFWS) - ANS ✔✔The USFWS was established in 1940 by the Fish and Wildlife
Coordination Act, and it has since played a major role in the conservation and restoration of
endangered species and their habitats.
Mission (of the USFWS) - ANS ✔✔The USFWS's mission is to work with others to conserve,
protect, and enhance fish, wildlife, plants, and their habitats for the continuing benefit of the
American people.
Responsibilities (of the USFWS) - ANS ✔✔The USFWS is responsible for enforcing federal
wildlife laws, managing migratory birds, conserving and restoring endangered species, and
managing national wildlife refuges.
Programs and Initiatives (of the USFWS) - ANS ✔✔The USFWS is involved in a number of
programs and initiatives, including the Endangered Species Program, the Migratory Bird
Program, the National Wildlife Refuge System, and the North American Wetlands Conservation
Act.
Endangered Species Program - ANS ✔✔A program aimed at identifying and protecting
endangered and threatened species and their habitats.
Migratory Bird Program - ANS ✔✔A program focused on the conservation and management of
migratory bird populations, including hunting regulations and habitat conservation.
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United States Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) - ANS ✔✔A federal agency responsible for the
management of fish, wildlife, and natural habitats in the United States.
History (of the USFWS) - ANS ✔✔The USFWS was established in 1940 by the Fish and Wildlife
Coordination Act, and it has since played a major role in the conservation and restoration of
endangered species and their habitats.
Mission (of the USFWS) - ANS ✔✔The USFWS's mission is to work with others to conserve,
protect, and enhance fish, wildlife, plants, and their habitats for the continuing benefit of the
American people.
Responsibilities (of the USFWS) - ANS ✔✔The USFWS is responsible for enforcing federal
wildlife laws, managing migratory birds, conserving and restoring endangered species, and
managing national wildlife refuges.
Programs and Initiatives (of the USFWS) - ANS ✔✔The USFWS is involved in a number of
programs and initiatives, including the Endangered Species Program, the Migratory Bird
Program, the National Wildlife Refuge System, and the North American Wetlands Conservation
Act.
Endangered Species Program - ANS ✔✔A program aimed at identifying and protecting
endangered and threatened species and their habitats.
Migratory Bird Program - ANS ✔✔A program focused on the conservation and management of
migratory bird populations, including hunting regulations and habitat conservation.
