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      USFWS was a great agency before DOGE cuts and targeted deregulation - Fish Biologist US Fish and Wildlife Service Employee Review

      3.0
      Jan 22, 2026
      Fish biologist
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      Pros

      Great if you're invested in the mission to conserve and restore ecosystems and wildlife populations; good benefits and work-life balance

      Cons

      Congressional meddling and changing priorities for initiatives at the regional level makes it extremely difficult to actually move the needle for species recovery. Now, with staff and budget cuts and changes in policies under the current administration, USFWS and the ESA are being de-fanged, defunded and deregulated to the benefit of private corporations and extractive industries (coal, oil & gas, mining). Internal morale has plummeted since Feb 2025.

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      5.0
      Nov 18, 2025
      Wildlife biologist
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      Pros

      Admirable agency mission; many employees truly care about the resources, animals, ecosystems, etc. Good professional growth opportunities.

      Cons

      National wildlife refuge managers have too much unilateral power; there aren't enough checks and balances heading up the chain--and there's some lingering good 'ol boy-ism--so one bad manager can reverse years of community and conservation work and throw an entire refuge down the tubes.

      4.0
      Jan 23, 2026
      Grants management specialist
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      Pros

      Flexible hours, great pay, great benefits, great team

      Cons

      No longer able to work remote

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