Upcoming Events

WAFWA Executive Leadership Meeting 2025

December 10 - December 12, 2025
Henderson, Nevada

Deer & Elk Workshop

June 16 - June 19, 2025
Nanaimo, BC
The 15th biennial meeting of the WAFWA Deer and Elk Workshop on June 16-19, 2025 in Nanaimo, BC. We hope you'll join us! Read More

Recent News

Human Dimensions Research & Applications within WAFWA

March 6, 2025
WAFWA's Human Dimensions (HD) Committee has developed this go-to resource for WAFWA agencies (and beyond) to facilitate access to and demystify the world of HD. Read More

WNTI Supports Mural Honoring Trout Conservation

November 14, 2024
Utah unveiled the beautiful masterpiece of Utah’s native Chris Peterson to the public at Merlin Olsen Park. Read More
WAFWA INITIATIVE:

Wildlife Movement and Connectivity Initiative

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Photo Credit: Mark Whitney
WAFWA INITIATIVE:

Western Native Trout Initiative

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Photo Credit: Tim Torell
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 Initiative

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Bighorn Sheep
Bighorn Sheep
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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