U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

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The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is a federal agency within the U.S. Department of the Interior responsible for managing fish, wildlife, and natural habitats, including national wildlife refuges and certain conservation programs and permits.

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About U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (often abbreviated as USFWS or shown on statements as DOIUSFWS) is a federal agency under the U.S. Department of the Interior. It manages the National Wildlife Refuge System, enforces federal wildlife laws, oversees endangered species protection, and administers various conservation grants and programs. The agency also sells products and services such as national wildlife refuge passes, federal duck stamps, hunting and fishing-related permits, and other conservation-related fees.

A charge labeled “DOIUSFWS” or similar on your card statement typically relates to a payment made through an official Fish and Wildlife Service channel. Common reasons include purchasing a federal duck stamp (often required for waterfowl hunting), paying for a national wildlife refuge entrance pass or recreation fee, obtaining special use or commercial permits on refuge lands, or paying for certain application or processing fees. These are usually one-time transactions, but you may see multiple charges if you purchased multiple permits or stamps, or submitted several applications.

If you have questions about a DOIUSFWS charge, first review your recent activities involving national wildlife refuges, hunting or fishing licenses, duck stamps, or permit applications. Check your email for confirmations or receipts from fws.gov or recreation/permit portals referenced by the Service. To resolve concerns, you can contact the specific refuge or regional office listed on your receipt, or use the contact information on fws.gov to reach the appropriate program office. Have your transaction date, amount, and any order or confirmation numbers ready to help staff quickly locate your payment and clarify the charge.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why do I see a charge labeled “DOIUSFWS” on my credit card statement?

A “DOIUSFWS” charge usually comes from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and is often associated with purchasing a federal duck stamp, paying a national wildlife refuge entrance or recreation fee, or submitting a permit or application fee through an official FWS or related payment portal.

What types of fees or purchases commonly result in a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service charge?

Common charges include federal duck stamps, national wildlife refuge entrance passes, special use permits, commercial filming/photography permits on refuge lands, research or access permits, and various application or processing fees related to wildlife or habitat use.

How can I get a receipt or invoice for my DOIUSFWS transaction?

Check the email account you used at the time of purchase for a confirmation message from an fws.gov address or the specific payment portal you used. If you can’t find it, contact the refuge, program office, or regional office associated with your activity and provide the date, amount, and last four digits of your card so they can look up and resend your receipt.

Can I get a refund for a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service permit or stamp I no longer need?

Refund eligibility depends on the type of product or permit. Many stamps and permits are non-refundable once issued, while some application fees are not refundable even if the permit is denied. Review the refund policy shown during your purchase or on the relevant FWS program page, and contact the issuing office directly to inquire about your specific case.

Is the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service charge a recurring subscription or a one-time fee?

Most DOIUSFWS charges are one-time fees for specific items like duck stamps, refuge passes, or permit applications. The agency generally does not run automatic recurring subscriptions; however, you may see multiple one-time charges if you submitted several applications or made several purchases around the same time.

Why do I see a small pending or temporary charge from DOIUSFWS?

Some online payment systems may place a temporary authorization hold to verify your card before completing the transaction. This may appear as a small or duplicate pending amount that should automatically drop off within a few business days once the actual charge is finalized or the hold is released.

How can I verify that a DOIUSFWS charge is legitimate and not fraudulent?

Compare the transaction date and amount to any recent FWS-related activities—such as buying a duck stamp, visiting a refuge that charges fees, or applying for a permit. Check your email for confirmation notices from fws.gov. If you still do not recognize the charge, contact your card issuer and reach out to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service through the contact information on fws.gov to investigate further.

Who should I contact if I have questions about a specific refuge or permit fee I was charged?

If the charge is connected to a particular national wildlife refuge or permit program, contact that refuge or program office directly using the phone or email listed on its page at fws.gov. Provide transaction details such as the amount, date, and any reference numbers so staff can quickly locate your payment and address your questions.

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