Workshops / Events

Sanctioned Technical Workshops

A forum for professionals to interact with each other on new research, management, enforcement and administrative practices to promote better management of wildlife species, habitat, or administration of resources. Learn More

Supported Events

Events hosted by WAFWA committee’s, working groups and initiatives. If you have an event to share, please contact us:

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2026 Game Bird Joint Meeting

January 12, 2026 
The Dalles, OR 
The Western Quail Working Group (WQWG), Western Gamebird Workshop (WGW), and National Wild Pheasant Technical Committee (NWPTC) along with the Co-host, Oregon and Washington Departments of Fish and Wildlife are holding a joint meeting for Upland Game Birds in The Dalles, OR in January 12-16, 2026.
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Northern Wild Sheep And Goat Council Symposium

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

35th Biennial Sage & Columbian Sharp-tailed Grouse Workshop

August 18, 2026 
Spearfish, South Dakota 
The Western Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies (WAFWA) will continue its 70-year tradition of holding a biennial workshop August 18 through August 21, 2026 in Spearfish, South Dakota.