Paul Johansen Elected 2025-2026 President of AFWA
Sep 24, 2025, 7:18 PM
Today, the membership of the Association of Fish & Wildlife Agencies (Association) elected Paul Johansen, Chief of the Wildlife Resources Section, West Virginia Division of Natural Resources, as its new president during its 115th Annual Meeting in Tucson, Arizona. Mr. Johansen will serve as the Association President through September 2026.
Statement from the Association of Fish & Wildlife Agencies Commending Secretary Burgum’s Signing Secretarial Order 3342
Sep 12, 2025, 9:47 AM
The Association of Fish & Wildlife Agencies applauds the Department of Interior’s Secretary’s Order 3442, allocating $437 million from the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) to all 50 states, U.S. territories and the District of Columbia. This order will strengthen outdoor access and recreation nationwide by providing funding to expand green spaces, improve recreation infrastructure, and enhance conservation efforts—particularly in underserved communities.
The Association Applauds New Hunting and Fishing Opportunities
Sep 3, 2025, 11:46 AM
The Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies (Association) applauds the Department of the Interior (Department) and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) for opening and expanding hunting and fishing opportunities within the National Wildlife Refuge System (NWRS) and National Fish Hatchery System (NFHS). Yesterday, the 2025-2026 Station-Specific Hunting and Sport Fishing Regulations took effect, providing 42 new opportunities for hunting and angling across more than 87,000 acres within the NWRS and NFHS.
