Upcoming Events

WAFWA’s 2021 Summer Meeting

July 18 - July 23, 2021
Virtual Platform
Save the Date! The 2021 Summer Meeting will be held virtually, July 18th - 23rd, 2021. Read More

Desert Bighorn Council Workshop

April 7 - April 8, 2021
Virtual Platform
Registration Open! The 56th meeting of the Desert Bighorn Council, hosted by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. Read More

Recent News

WAFWA is Hiring: Executive Director

February 22, 2021
WAFWA is seeking a motivated and visionary leader to serve as its next Executive Director. Closing date is March 14th, 2021. Read More

Western Fire Symposium

January 11, 2021
The Western Fire Symposium was held during the WAFWA Mid-Winter Conference 2021. A recording of the symposium is now available! Read More
WAFWA INITIATIVE:

Western Native Trout Initiative

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Photo Credit: Tim Torell
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Crucial Habitat Assessment Tool

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Pearl Lake, CO Photo Credit: Wayne D. Lewis
WAFWA INITIATIVE:

Sagebrush Conservation Initiative

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North-central Oregon. Photo Credit: Dan Meyers
WAFWA INITIATIVE:

Western Grasslands Initiative

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Burrowing Owl. Credit: Keith Kohl (ODFW)
Burrowing Owl
WAFWA INITIATIVE:

Wild Sheep Working Group Initiative

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Bighorn Sheep
Bighorn Sheep
J.D. Strong, WAFWA President
J.D. Strong, WAFWA President

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Career Opportunities

WAFWA Executive Director - Boise, ID or Location Negotiable
Western Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies (WAFWA)
Apply by March 14, 2021
WAFWA is seeking a motivated and visionary leader to serve as its next Executive Director. Closing date is March 14th, 2021. Learn More
Fisheries Technician 4 - Fort Peck, MT
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks
Apply by April 4, 2021
Park Technician - Decker, MT
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks
Apply by March 8, 2021
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About Us

Representing Western Fish & Wildlife Agencies Since 1922 

The Western Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies (WAFWA) represents 24 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 Headquarters

3380 Americana Terrace, Suite 320
Boise, Idaho 83706

Phone: (208) 331-9431
Fax: (208) 331-9436
Email: wafwa.admin@wafwa.org

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