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MSU Fisheries & Wildlife Club

Description:

We are a student organization which is passionate about conservation and natural resource management. Although our focus is on fish and wildlife management, we are a group with varied interests in the fields of: ecology, conservation biology, marine biology, plant biology, environmental ethics/philosophy, forestry, zoology, wildlife rehabilitation, outdoor education, environmental policy and sustainability. Our members are pursuing careers as naturalists, fish and wildlife biologists, ecologists, researchers, educators and any occupation that focuses on the unique interaction between humans and the environment.

The club is closely connected to our Fisheries and Wildlife Department here at Michigan State University along with being joint Student Chapters of The Wildlife Society and the American Fisheries Society. It is a way for students to further enrich their educational experience outside of class. We provide members with opportunities to gain valuable field experience, meet with professionals, discuss conservation issues and increase the awareness of nature’s benefit to society through outreach on campus. In order to meet the global challenges that threaten our natural world, we understand that we must learn and apply concepts at the local level. At the end of the day though, we are about having fun! Through social gatherings and outdoor recreation, our members become great friends and this is the biggest reason that our organization continues to thrive.

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MSU Hunting Club

Description:

The Hunting Club promotes ethical hunting practices, wildlife conservation, and outdoor skills development for students interested in hunting and wildlife stewardship. The club provides opportunities for members of all experience levels to learn about responsible hunting, safety, and game species conservation.

Activities include coordinated hunting trips, hunter education certification opportunities, firearms and archery training sessions, wildlife identification and tracking workshops, and safety and educational seminars. Members may also have opportunities to participate in seasonal hunting trips such as deer, waterfowl, and upland game bird hunts, as well as demonstrations related to game processing and trapping.

The club also aims to provide opportunities for community service, field skill development, and guest lectures from professionals in wildlife management and conservation. The Hunting Club plans to collaborate with organizations such as the Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and the Meridian Conservation Corp. (MCC).

Membership will open in fall of 2026, with both dues-paying and non-dues-paying membership options available. Current meetings focus on education, community service opportunities, and building the organization as we complete the process of becoming a registered student organization.

Contact information:

Email: deridd13@msu.edu

MSU Women in Conservation Club

Description:

The purpose of this organization is to bring together a community of women through a shared passion for the conservation of our natural world, and is open to all students interested in our mission. The Women in Conservation club provides great opportunities to participate in hands-on learning and community engagement while connecting our members with with peers and professionals in the field of conservation!

While this club has strong ties to the Fisheries and Wildlife Department, students from any major or department with an interest in conservation are welcome to join. A wide variety of club meetings and events relating to wildlife and natural resource conservation are planned each semester based upon the interests of members. The main events hosted by Women in Conservation include guest speaker presentations, social events, and occasional field trips or volunteering opportunities.

If you have a passion for conservation, female empowerment, and gender equality, this club is the place for you! Find out how to get involved using the contact information below.