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.

Schedule

Hotel & Travel

Drury Inn & Suites
Group rate is $143.00 plus tax per night. Available on a limited basis until April 24, 2023.

Hotel & Travel

Registration

Registration is $450 until March 31. Late registration is $500. The field trip is $25. Guest tickets to evening events are $50.

Registration

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.

Register as a Sponsor


Schedule of Events

Monday, May 15th
1:00 – 5:00 pmMule Deer Working Group Meeting
1:00 – 6:00 pmRegistration Open
1:00 – 6:00 pmExhibitor Set Up
6:00 – 9:00 pmWelcome Social
Tuesday, May 16th
7:30 – 8:30 amBreakfast – sponsored by
8:30 – 10:00 amWelcome and Plenary
10:00 – 10:30 amBreak with Sponsors & Exhibitors
10:30 am – 12:00 pmDeer & Elk Concurrent Sessions
12:00 – 1:00 pmLunch
12:00 – 1:00 pmBusiness Meeting
1:00 – 3:00 pmDeer & Elk Concurrent Sessions
3:00 – 3:30 pmBreak with Sponsors & Exhibitors
3:30 – 4:50 pmDeer & Elk Concurrent Sessions
6:00 – 8:00 pmDinner at Orpheum Theater
Wednesday, May 17th
7:30 – 8:30 amBreakfast
8:30 am – 10:00 amPlenary
10:00 – 10:15 pmGrab & Go Lunch
10:15 – 5:00 pmField Trip
6:00 – 7:00 pmPoster Social & Visit with Sponsors and Exhibitors
7:00 – 9:00 pmClosing Banquet & Awards – sponsored by
Thursday, May 18th
7:30 – 8:30 amBreakfast
8:30 – 10:00 amDeer & Elk Concurrent Sessions
10:00 am – 10:30 amExhibitor Breakdown
10:30 am – 12:00 pmDeer & Elk Concurrent Sessions
12:00 pmAdjournment

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

Texas Parks & Wildlife Department

Gold Level Sponsors

Silver Level Sponsors

Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation RMEF

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. 


Prior Workshops