Upcoming Events

WAFWA’s 2026 Summer Meeting

June 1 - June 5, 2026
Boise, Idaho
We invite you to save the date for the 2026 Summer Meeting hosted by Idaho Fish & Game in Boise, Idaho. Read More

Northern Wild Sheep And Goat Council Symposium

June 15 - June 18, 2026
Elko, NV
The NWSGC 25th Biennial Symposium will be held in Elko, Nevada June 15-18, 2026. Read More

Recent News

Student Engagement Program 2026 Fellows Prepare for Summer Meeting

May 6, 2026
The inaugural cohort for WAFWA's Student Engagement Program has been selected. Congratulations to our 2024 cohort: Jade Collins, Kennedy Funa, Terra Martinez, Lily Olmo, Elizabeth Painter, Sierra Williams. Read More

Trojan Male Program in Colorado Is Allowing for Cutthroat Trout Populations to Continue Recovery

April 7, 2026
The Colorado Parks and Wildlife’s (CPW) YY brook trout program, part of WAFWA’s Trojan Male Fish Program, was recently reported progress on their cutthroat trout population recovery. Having the ability to restore a native trout species without disrupting the entire aquatic system is a win-win for the… Read More
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Sagebrush Conservation Initiative

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North-central Oregon. Photo Credit: Dan Meyers
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Western Fish Initiatives

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Alberta, Canada
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Western Grasslands Initiative

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

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Bighorn Sheep
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Wildlife Movement and Connectivity Initiative

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Jim Fredericks, WAFWA President

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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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