Department of Fisheries, Wildlife and Conservation Biology

students learning about nets at night
staff in waders collecting specimens from water
Dr Sushma Reddy holding preserved owl in specimen collection
student Alex Franzen at microscope in fish lab
researcher conducting banding on pintail ducks corralled in net cage

About 20 faculty, 40 staff, 60 graduate students, 200 undergraduates, 1200 alumni, and many friends….all working together to advance our knowledge of fisheries, wildlife, and conservation biology.

The Department of Fisheries, Wildlife, and Conservation Biology recognizes that structural and institutional barriers exist that prevent the inclusion and equal participation of people in our work. We believe that recognizing who is missing, and working to include them, is a first step to becoming a better department. Although this work is challenging, it will improve the quality of our research, enhance our science, expand our reach, and foster more effective teaching. 

Join us so that we reflect the society we serve.

Learn about the innovative research we're doing in the field of natural resources and conservation.

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Learn more about our program curriculum to begin a career in fisheries, wildlife, conservation biology.

FWCB Major & Minors

Our alumni make up a vast network of researchers, professionals, and leaders in natural resources.

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News

  • Visit FWCB's Dr. Solomon David's Exhibit at the MN State Fair!

    August 1, 2024

    Help us support FWCB's Dr. Solomon David by visiting his exhibit at the MN State Fair this year! You can find it in the Agriculture Horticulture Building within the CFANS wing. All are invited and everyone is encouraged to learn and engage. Additional details to follow shortly. We hope to see you there!

  • Valuable New Quantitative Resource Available to All FWCB Students and Staff! Check It Out!

    July 16, 2024

    An exciting and valuable new resource is available to all FWCB students and staff! A Beginner's Guide to Building a Statistical Model, written by Dr. Alex Bajcz. Check it out!

  • 2024 Kolshorn Lecture

    July 12, 2024

    Save the date! This year's awaited Kolshorn Lecture will be held on Thursday, October 10th, 2024.  

    Coming soon! Kolshorn Lecture 2024. This year's amazing speaker will be: J.C. Buckner, Ph.D.
    Evolutionary Zoologist.
    Please plan to join us on Thursday, October 10th, 2024. Additional details to follow soon.