The Office of Law Enforcement is composed of special agents, wildlife inspectors, intelligence analysts, forensic scientists, information technology specialists, and support staff who investigate wildlife crimes, regulate the wildlife trade, help the public understand and obey wildlife protections laws, and work in partnership with international, federal, state, local, and Tribal counterparts to conserve wildlife resources.

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Wildlife Management
Service Declaration for Importation or Exportation of Fish and Wildlife
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) has received Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests for information related to the import and export of wildlife specimens and flora into and out of the United States contained in the Law Enforcement Management Information System (LEMIS) database.
A male and female n膿n膿 stand in the rain looking out in opposite directions. The have black heads, black eyes outlined in white, light brown necks and a dark gray collar. There is an out of focus green background behind them. Water is beading on their backs and heads.
Wildlife Crime
N膿n膿 Illegally Killed on Kaua驶i, Reward Offered for Information
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Office of Law Enforcement is seeking information regarding the illegal killing of a federally listed threatened n膿n膿 (Hawaiian goose). The Service is offering a $5,000 reward for any information that leads to an arrest, criminal conviction or civil penalty...
Sea otter laying on back in water, grooming its fur
Wildlife Crime
Sea Otter Found Dead in Washington, Reward for Information
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Office of Law Enforcement is seeking information regarding the death of a federally protected sea otter and is offering a $5,000 reward for any information that leads to an arrest, criminal conviction or civil penalty assessment.
Adult white-tailed buck with velvet-covered antlers and green foliage in the background
Wildlife Crime
Protecting Illinois deer from poachers
The root of poaching is a misplaced sense of entitlement. Whatever rationale poachers use, we are determined to stop their crimes. We work with our state and Tribal partners, as well as our fellow federal agencies, across the country to extinguish this illegal activity. Take a moment to learn about...
Grizzly bear standing on a slope
Wildlife Crime
Reward: Information on dead grizzly in Wyoming
Along with the Wyoming Game and Fish Department, we are seeking your help in solving a grizzly bear mortality. The animal was found dead along Deep Lake Trail in Park County, Wyoming on May 30, 2025, with an apparent fatal gunshot wound. We are offering a monetary reward for information that leads...
Queen Victoria's birdwing butterfly perched on a leaf
Wildlife Crime
Man sentenced for import and sales of protected butterflies
Online butterfly vendor Charles Limmer spent years illegally trafficking rare butterflies and insects from his home in Commack, New York. His activities caught the attention of our Office of Law Enforcement, who advised Limmer that his business activities were illegal due to lacking the necessary...
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Visit our Libraries for documents such as Public Bulletins, Annual Reports, and fact sheets related to Commercial Wildlife Trade, Personal Wildlife Trade and more!

Office of Law Enforcement Updates and New Additions

OLE Public Bulletin-Login.gov eDecs eLicense 04-30-2025

OLE Public Bulletin - Edecs Canceled CITES Permit Feature 01-31-2025

OLE Public Bulletin- Canadian Anguilla rostrata (American Eel) Elver Season Closure 05-02-2024

Notice Pursuant to Executive Order 12600 of Receipt of Freedom of Information Act (FOIA); Requests for Wildlife/Flora Import and Export Data stored in LEMIS

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) has received Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests for information related to the import and export of wildlife specimens and flora into and out of the United States contained in the Law Enforcement Management Information System (LEMIS) database. Information contained in LEMIS comes from data collected on the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Declaration for Importation or Exportation of Fish and Wildlife (Form 3-177). The Service has prepared a notice to provide businesses (submitters) who have submitted information on Form 3-177 with an opportunity to review the information subject to potential disclosure under the FOIA and object to such disclosure. Click the below link to review the Notice and read instructions on how to object. All objections are due by September 5, 2025. Notice link /sites/default/files/documents/2025-08/20250808-notice-final-for-posting_2.pdf

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If you need immediate assistance with fishing or hunting violations, please contact your state fish and wildlife enforcement agency or local police. If you have information about any other wildlife crime, please follow the link below, or call: 1-844-397-8477. 

Please do not leave reports requesting assistance for injured wildlife/birds. You can learn more about what to do with injured or orphaned wildlife here. 

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Rewards Program:
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is authorized to pay rewards for information or assistance that leads to an arrest, a criminal conviction, civil penalty assessment, or forfeiture of seized property. Payment of rewards is the discretion of the Service and is linked to specific federal wildlife laws. The amount of any reward we may pay is commensurate with the information or assistance received. Please discuss the possibility of receiving a reward with the Service personnel receiving your information or assistance.