Deer & Elk Workshop
May 15, 2023 - May 18, 2023
Flagstaff, Arizona
The 15th biennial meeting of the WAFWA Deer and Elk Workshop will be held on May 15-18, 2023 in Flagstaff, Arizona at the High Country Convention Center. We hope you'll join us!
Call for Presentations
The Arizona Game & Fish Department invites you to submit an abstract for the 2023 Workshop!
The theme of this year's event is 'Changing Landscapes' with emphasis on the following: Renewable Energy, Fire, Drought, Migration and Movement, and Recreational Impacts.
On behalf of the Western Association of Fish & Wildlife Agencies (WAFWA) and the Arizona Game and Fish Department, we are pleased to invite you to participate in the 15th Biennial WAFWA Deer and Elk Workshop being presented May 15th – 18th, 2023. WAFWA represents 24 states, provinces, and territories and is a strong advocate for their authority to manage fish and wildlife within their borders.
Schedule of Events
May 15-18th
Flagstaff, Arizona
The theme of this year’s event is ‘Changing Landscapes’ with emphasis on the following: Renewable Energy, Fire, Drought, Migration and Movement, and Recreational Impacts.
Hotel & Travel
Drury Inn & Suites
Group rate is $143.00 plus tax per night.
Available on a limited basis until April 24, 2023.
Registration
Registration is $450 until March 31. Late registration is $500. The field trip is $25. Guest tickets to evening events are $50.
JOIN US AS A SPONSOR!
Gain exposure for your organization to fish and wildlife professionals, to network, and to exchange information and ideas.
View the Sponsor Brochure for details.
Schedule of Events
| Monday, May 15th | |
| 1:00 – 5:00 pm | Mule Deer Working Group Meeting |
| 1:00 – 6:00 pm | Registration Open |
| 1:00 – 6:00 pm | Exhibitor Set Up |
| 6:00 – 9:00 pm | Welcome Social |
| Tuesday, May 16th | |
| 7:30 – 8:30 am | Breakfast – sponsored by  |
| 8:30 – 10:00 am | Welcome and Plenary |
| 10:00 – 10:30 am | Break with Sponsors & Exhibitors |
| 10:30 am – 12:00 pm | Deer & Elk Concurrent Sessions |
| 12:00 – 1:00 pm | Lunch |
| 12:00 – 1:00 pm | Business Meeting |
| 1:00 – 3:00 pm | Deer & Elk Concurrent Sessions |
| 3:00 – 3:30 pm | Break with Sponsors & Exhibitors |
| 3:30 – 4:50 pm | Deer & Elk Concurrent Sessions |
| 6:00 – 8:00 pm | Dinner at Orpheum Theater |
| Wednesday, May 17th | |
| 7:30 – 8:30 am | Breakfast |
| 8:30 am – 10:00 am | Plenary |
| 10:00 – 10:15 pm | Grab & Go Lunch |
| 10:15 – 5:00 pm | Field Trip |
| 6:00 – 7:00 pm | Poster Social & Visit with Sponsors and Exhibitors |
| 7:00 – 9:00 pm | Closing Banquet & Awards – sponsored by  |
| Thursday, May 18th | |
| 7:30 – 8:30 am | Breakfast |
| 8:30 – 10:00 am | Deer & Elk Concurrent Sessions |
| 10:00 am – 10:30 am | Exhibitor Breakdown |
| 10:30 am – 12:00 pm | Deer & Elk Concurrent Sessions |
| 12:00 pm | Adjournment |
Location & Lodging
A discounted group rate of $143.00 per night plus tax is available at the Drury Inn & Suites (300 South Milton Road, Flagstaff, AZ 86001). Click HERE to reserve your room online today. This rate will be available until April 24, 2023 or until rooms are sold out.
Flying
Flights are available from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport (PHX) and Flagstaff Pulliam Airport (FLG). The drive from Phoenix Airport to Flagstaff is 2 hours and 15 minutes.
Phoenix Airport
Car Rentals are available from Alamo, Avis, Budget, Dollar, Enterprise, Fox, Hertz, National, NU Car Rentals, Payless, Sixt, and Thrifty.
There are some shuttle services between Phoenix and Flagstaff; one option is Groome Transportation.
Flagstaff Airport
Car rentals, taxis and shuttles are all available at the Flagstaff Airport.
Thank you to our Meeting Sponsors!
Diamond Level Sponsors
Platinum Level Sponsors
Gold Level Sponsors
Silver Level Sponsors
Bronze Level Sponsors
Envu Range and Pasture
Voss Signs
Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership (TRCP)
Call for Presentations
The Arizona Game & Fish Department invites you to submit an abstract for the 2023 Workshop!
The theme of this year’s event is ‘Changing Landscapes’ with emphasis on the following: Renewable Energy, Fire, Drought, Migration and Movement, and Recreational Impacts. The following Presentations are being requested: Plenary Presentations, 20-minute Contributed Oral Presentations, and Poster Presentations.
Please submit an abstract only if you plan to attend the meeting. Presenting authors must be registered for the conference on the day of their scheduled presentation.
Abstract Submission: The Call for Presentations deadline is January 1, 2023 11:59 p.m. MT.
Join Us as a Sponsor
On behalf of the Western Association of Fish & Wildlife Agencies (WAFWA) and the Arizona Game & Fish Department, we invite you to participate as a sponsor or exhibitor at our 15th Biennial WAFWA Deer & Elk Workshop. We hope you can join us!
Your participation provides excellent opportunities to network and gain exposure and brand recognition among the wildlife research and leadership community. Your support reinforces your commitment to addressing the vital conservation challenges of today and creates opportunities for future partnerships with wildlife professionals across the western wildlife agencies. View the Sponsor Brochure for details.
A WAFWA Sanctioned Workshop
The Western States and Provinces Deer and Elk Workshop is a biennial meeting held in odd numbered years sanctioned by WAFWA. The workshop provides a forum where leading deer and elk managers and researchers share research results, management strategies, and emerging issues in the realms of deer and elk management throughout North America.