### Question
What does State fish and game department" or "State fish and wildlife department mean?


### Answer
**State fish and game department" or "State fish and wildlife department** has the following meaning in *16 U.S.C. § 669a*:

> any department or division of department of another name, or commission, or official or officials, of a State empowered under its laws to exercise the functions ordinarily exercised by a State fish and game department or State fish and wildlife department

#### Citation:
  - *16 U.S.C. § 669a*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 5B-WILDLIFE RESTORATION**

