Upcoming Events

WAFWA Winter Meeting

January 4 - January 8, 2021
Virtual
Save the Date! The 2021 WAFWA Mid-Winter Meeting will be held virtually Jan 5-8th. Read More

NWSGC Symposium

November 2 - November 5, 2020
Virtual
Save the Date! The Alberta organizing committee welcomes you to attend. Read More

Recent News

WAFWA is Hiring: Executive Director Vacancy

October 23, 2020
WAFWA is accepting applications for an Executive Director. See the full job announcement and application details on the WAFWA Careers page. Read More

Art Contest Highlights Western Native Trout

October 23, 2020
The Wildlife Forever Fish Art Contest has joined with the Western Native Trout Initiative to highlight the diversity of native trout in the western United States. View the full press release here. Read More
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Western Native Trout Initiative

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Photo Credit: WNTI
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Crucial Habitat Assessment Tool

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Pearl Lake, CO Photo Credit: Wayne D. Lewis
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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 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)
Posted on October 23, 2020
WAFWA is hiring for an Executive Director! Learn More
CWD Technician - Libby, Montana
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks
Posted on October 22, 2020
Fisheries Biologist - Thompson Falls, MT
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks
Posted on October 22, 2020
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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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