Upcoming Events

WAFWA Executive Leadership Meeting 2024

December 3 - December 5, 2024
Jackson, Wyoming
Save the date! The 2024 WAFWA Executive Leadership Meeting for Directors, Deputies and Commissioners will be December 3-5, 2024 in Jackson, Wyoming. Read More

Mountain Lion Workshop

March 17 - March 20, 2025
Albuquerque, NM
The 14th WAFWA Mountain Lion Workshop will be taking place March 17-20, 2025. Save the Date! Read More

Recent News

WNTI Supports Mural Honoring Trout Conservation

November 14, 2024
Artist Chris Peterson with cutthroat trout mural in Logan City, Utah. Image credit: Chris Peterson Studio On Oct 30, 2024 Logan City, Utah unveiled the beautiful masterpiece of Utah’s native Chris Peterson to the public at Merlin Olsen Park. Peterson painted a 70-foot vibrant Bear River cutthroat trout on the… Read More

2024 WAFWA Award Recipients

June 20, 2024
WAFWA honored conservation professionals during the award ceremony at the 2024 WAFWA Summer Conference. Read More
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Western Native Trout Initiative

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Photo Credit: Tim Torell
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Sagebrush Conservation Initiative

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North-central Oregon. Photo Credit: Dan Meyers
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Western Grasslands Initiative

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Burrowing Owl. Credit: Keith Kohl (ODFW)
Burrowing Owl
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Wild Sheep Initiative

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Bighorn Sheep
Bighorn Sheep
Tim McCoy, WAFWA President

Career Opportunities

Trojan Male Fish Coordination and Program Development - Within a WAFWA State
Western Association of Fish & Wildlife Agencies
Apply by November 26, 2024
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Natural Resource Specialist (Carnivore/Furbearer Coordinator) - Salem, OR
Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife
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About Us

Representing Western Fish & Wildlife Agencies Since 1922 

The Western Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies (WAFWA) represents 23 states and Canadian provinces, an area covering nearly 3.7 million square miles of some of North America’s most wild and scenic country, inhabited by over 1,500 premier wildlife species.

Since 1922, WAFWA’s goal has been to support sound resource management and build partnerships to conserve wildlife for the use and benefit of all citizens, now and in the future.

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WAFWA Business Office

PO Box 190150
Boise, Idaho 83719

Phone: (208) 331-9431
Email: wafwa.admin@wafwa.org

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