91st North American Wildlife and National Resources Conference
The 91st North American Wildlife and Natural Resources Conference will be held March 29 - April 3, 2026, in Columbus, Ohio at the Hilton Columbus Downtown. The Conference brings together a diverse group of stakeholders, including administrators from federal, state, and provincial wildlife agencies, leaders from colleges, universities, and leading conservation organizations, and managers, scientists, researchers, officials, and students of natural resources.
When: Sunday, March 29 - Friday, April 3, 2026
Where: Columbus, Ohio
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81st Annual Northeast Fish & Wildlife Conference
The annual Northeast Fish & Wildlife Conference attracts over 500 natural resources professionals in the fields of wildlife biology, fisheries and fisheries management, outreach and education, and law enforcement. The event provides opportunities for education, discussion, and exchanging of ideas. Highlights include: a Plenary Session & Awards Ceremony, Concurrent Technical Sessions & Special Symposia, Poster Session, as well as Social & Networking Events.
When: Tuesday, April 7 – Friday, April 10, 2026
Where: White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia
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Western Association of Fish & Wildlife Agencies (WAFWA) Summer Meeting
On behalf of the Western Association of Fish & Wildlife Agencies and Idaho Fish & Game we invite you to join us at our 2026 Summer Meeting to be held at The Riverside Hotel in Boise, Idaho.
When: Monday, June 1- Friday, June 5, 2026
Where: Boise, Idaho
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The 20th North American Caribou Workshop
The 20th North American Caribou Workshop (NACW) will be held in Yellowknife, Northwest Territories, Canada from June 15 to 19, 2026. The conference theme, “United by Caribou,” represents our joint interest in and concern for caribou as researchers and stewards.
When: Monday, June 15 - Friday, June 19, 2026
Where: Yellowknife, Northwest Territories, Canada
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92nd Annual Midwest Association of Fish & Wildlife Agencies (MAFWA) Directors' Meeting
MAFWA's mission is to provide a forum for state and provincial fish and wildlife agencies to share ideas and information, pool resources, and initiate action to benefit the management and conservation of fish and wildlife resources in the Midwest.
When: Sunday, June 21 - Wednesday, June 24, 2026
Where: Lake Okoboji, Iowa
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Association for Conservation Information (ACI) Conference
ACI is “Where Outdoor Communicators Connect”, and the annual conference is a great event to come together to learn, network, share ideas and discuss the successes and challenges we share as conservation communicators.
When: Monday, July 20- Thursday, July 23, 2026
Where: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
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80th Annual Southeastern Association of Fish & Wildlife Agencies (SEAFWA) Conference
The 80th Annual SEAFWA Conference will be held at the Sheraton Music City Nashville.
When: Monday, October 26 - Friday, October 30, 2026
Where: Nashville, Tennessee
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