Fisheries & Wildlife at Michigan State University

The official Twitter account for the Department of Fisheries and Wildlife at Michigan State University.

[Fisheries & Wildlife at Michigan State University @MichiganStateFW]

We've migrated! Check out our Linktree to get the latest info from MSU Fisheries and Wildlife. https://t.co/4GcYKsKSDr

[Fisheries & Wildlife at Michigan State University @MichiganStateFW]

FW offered a new "Hunting and Conservation" course last fall, giving students hands-on experience in hunting safety, a wild game dinner, and venison processing, while exploring the culture of hunting & how hunting can be used as a tool in conservation. Available again fall 2025!

[Fisheries & Wildlife at Michigan State University @MichiganStateFW]

FW faculty member Dr. Tyler Buchinger is part of a team of researchers exploring new possibilities for controlling invasive sea lamprey populations.

[Bridge Michigan @BridgeMichigan]

MSU is studying lamprey sex. Can birth control save Great Lakes from invaders? https://t.co/6IN7ghFLWD

[Fisheries & Wildlife at Michigan State University @MichiganStateFW]

Congratulations, Kevin!

[Lyman Briggs College - MSU @lymanbriggs]

Join us in congratulating Dr. Kevin Elliott for being awarded the Humboldt Research Award from the German government. Elliott will be conducting research at Leibniz University in Hannover, Germany.

[Lyman Briggs College - MSU @lymanbriggs]

Join us in congratulating Dr. Kevin Elliott for being awarded the Humboldt Research Award from the German government. Elliott will be conducting research at Leibniz University in Hannover, Germany.

[Fisheries & Wildlife at Michigan State University @MichiganStateFW]

Dr. Mar Mancha-Cisneros and Dr. Mary Tate Bremigan are representing FW at the 50th annual @SACNAS NDiSTEM conference in Phoenix, AZ. Conference attendees: stop by the MSU Graduate School booth (550) at the Academic and Career Expo today to learn more! #2024NDiSTEM #STEM

[Fisheries & Wildlife at Michigan State University @MichiganStateFW]

Aquatic plants are vital to lakes and fish but are undervalued, poorly understood, and often mismanaged. MSU researchers including Jeremy Hartsock, Dan Hayes, and @JoLatimore are working with partners to understand the plant communities of Michigan lakes. https://t.co/uf1eBL248d

[Fisheries & Wildlife at Michigan State University @MichiganStateFW]

We are deeply saddened to share this news about our colleague and friend. Dr. Chris Vandergoot was an FW alum, current FW faculty member, and the director of @GLATOS_Fish since 2019. Our heart goes out to his family, his wife Ellyn, and their 3 children. https://t.co/qASlbYLbDZ

[Fisheries & Wildlife at Michigan State University @MichiganStateFW]

Congratulations to FW Professor Emeritus Scott Winterstein on earning the @wildlifesociety Excellence in Wildlife Education Award! This award celebrates Scott's exemplary teaching and contributions to the improvement of wildlife education.
Read more here: https://t.co/572bYYzdte

[Fisheries & Wildlife at Michigan State University @MichiganStateFW]

MSU's Center for PFAS Research was featured in an article from the MSU Water Alliance: "MSU Researchers Fight the Battle Against PFAS" by Bethany Mauger. Read it here: https://t.co/IEoZE5e5na

[Fisheries & Wildlife at Michigan State University @MichiganStateFW]

Congratulations to FW PhD Student Nan Nourn, who was recently awarded a Fulbright Student Award! Nan’s award will support his research and collaborations with conservation non-government organizations in Cambodia. Read more here: https://t.co/eP5nwB7QXa

[Fisheries & Wildlife at Michigan State University @MichiganStateFW]

Register now for @msupfasresearch's Annual Symposium scheduled for Oct 6-9 at the Lansing Center. Research talks, posters, and sponsor presentations with a focus on PFAS issues in the Great Lakes are planned!

More details and registration link: https://t.co/ncFQoLvh5A

[Fisheries & Wildlife at Michigan State University @MichiganStateFW]

Congratulations to Associate Professor Jen Owen for her award at the 2024 AOS conference earlier this month. Dr. Owen was acknowledged for her notable contributions to the science and practice of ornithology, and for her service to the society. @jen_owen1 https://t.co/3k4vjuteiK

[Fisheries & Wildlife at Michigan State University @MichiganStateFW]

A new PNAS paper used the long-term bird banding dataset from the Michigan State Bird Observatory, directed by FW Associate Professor Jen Owen, and data from 3 other stations to examine species communities during songbird migration stopovers. @jen_owen1
https://t.co/t46jAh4eo9

[Fisheries & Wildlife at Michigan State University @MichiganStateFW]

MSU Fisheries and Wildlife Professor Joan Rose was honored by the International Water Association with the prestigious Global Water Award earlier this month - many congratulations, Joan!

[MSU Water Alliance @msu_alliance]

Congratulations to Water Alliance Director Joan Rose of @CANRatMSU on receiving the @IWAHQ Global Water Award! Another well-deserved accolade for her career in water research and protecting public health. #SpartansWill https://t.co/r3DAA0fgD0

[Fisheries & Wildlife at Michigan State University @MichiganStateFW]

Michigan State University researchers are tackling a problem no one has ever solved: How do you stop an invasive fish from entering a river without entirely blocking all fish? #GreatLakesSci @ABELlabMSU @AllianceMSU Read more https://t.co/30RItE0iMJ, https://t.co/tMhkevS8E3

[Fisheries & Wildlife at Michigan State University @MichiganStateFW]

The Red Cedar River is misunderstood. An MSU environmental science librarian is working to change that. Read The @msu_alliance story about Eric Tans’ research on the storied history of our campus’s iconic river.

https://t.co/sfgoAmYNtf

[Fisheries & Wildlife at Michigan State University @MichiganStateFW]

PhD Candidate @vffrans and advisor Jianguo "Jack" Liu published an analysis in @NatureEcoEvo that shows #humans are being neglected in species distribution modeling. They also show a way forward. https://t.co/KGa4fKMRQV
#biodiversity #conservation #nature

[Fisheries & Wildlife at Michigan State University @MichiganStateFW]

Congratulations to Emeritus Senior Specialist Lois Wolfson on receiving the Van Snider Partnership Award from Michigan Sea Grant! Read more about the award and about Lois here: https://t.co/VwpJpADTnR

[Fisheries & Wildlife at Michigan State University @MichiganStateFW]

Congratulations to Dr. Shawn Riley, Professor Emeritus, who will deliver an invited plenary talk titled, “Searching For The Essence of Wildlife Management,” at the upcoming annual @MichiganTWS conference on April 16 in Roscommon! #wildlife #wildlifemanagement