Upcoming Events
WAFWA Executive Leadership Meeting 2026
December 9 - December 11, 2026
Denver, Colorado
This meeting will be two and a half days with a very limited agenda that allows WAFWA leadership (Directors, Deputies, and Commissioners) to focus on strategic planning, implementation, and reporting for the current Fiscal Year. Read More
2026 Conservation Business Managers Workshop
October 12 - October 15, 2026
Manhattan, Kansas
This annual conference is an opportunity for State Fish and Wildlife Agency Administrative Staff to interact with their peers from other agencies throughout the United States and Canada. Administrative staff represent the heads of Procurement, Licensing, Information Technology, Human Resources, Finance and Budget. The first workshop was hosted by WAFWA in 1961! Read More
Recent News
WAFWA’s Trojan Male Fish Program Featured in “Science”
September 10, 2026
A recent story in Science features the innovative technique Western Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies (WAFWA) members are using to help combat non-native fish species that are outcompeting native trout or other native species. Read More
Pronghorn Management Supported by Excise Taxes
September 10, 2026
Idaho Fish and Game and Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation are featured in an article that describes how archery, firearm, and ammunition excise tax funds are used in pronghorn management. Read More
