Who We Serve
The Branch of Fisheries, Wildlife, and Recreation (BFWR) supports wildlife and hatchery programs at the agency or Tribal level.
Services We Provide
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About the Branch of Fisheries, Wildlife, and Recreation
The Branch of Fisheries, Wildlife, and Recreation (BFWR) funds Tribal activities in the areas of fisheries, hatcheries, wildlife, outdoor recreation, conservation enforcement, and other related fields.
Funding is sub-allotted to Tribes through a local priority setting process determined by a Tribe and the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA).
The activities that can be conducted are determined by Tribes and cover a broad array of fisheries, wildlife, conservation enforcement, endangered species, invasive species, habitat management, and related focus areas. Tribes conduct independent program planning, implementation, and evaluation; only BIA functions are considered federal in nature.
BFWR supports program-related federal appropriations through budgetary processes, manages program funding processes in a fair and equitable manner, responds to budget/program inquiries, and participates in program-specific workgroups and other forums.
Central Office Staff
David Wooten / Chief, Branch of Fisheries, Wildlife, and Recreation
- Email: david.wooten@bia.gov
- Office Phone: (505) 563-3128
Ryan Portalatin / Fish & Wildlife Resource Specialist
- Email: ryan.portalatin@bia.gov
- Office Phone: (505) 270-4904
Jordan Matula / Pathways Program, Rangeland Management Intern
- Email: jordan.matula@bia.gov
- Office Phone: (505) 270-5368
