AFWA Welcomes Corey Scott as the New Government Affairs Director
Mar 26, 2026, 12:29 PM
The Association of Fish & Wildlife Agencies (AFWA) welcomes Corey Scott as the new Government Affairs Director, effective April 6. Mr. Scott will oversee and direct the legislative work of the Association before the U.S. Congress and the public policy work of the Association before the federal Executive Branch agencies. Mr. Scott replaces Kurt Thiede who has spent the past five years as the Director of Government Affairs with the Association and recently accepted the position of Chief Operating Officer at the Association.
Ryan Roberts Honored by Bass Pro Shops with Conservation Partner of the Year Award
Mar 10, 2026, 12:04 PM
The Association of Fish & Wildlife Agencies (Association) proudly shares the news that the Association’s own Ryan Roberts, Senior Program Manager for the National Fish Habitat Partnership, was recognized as the 2025 Conservation Partner of the Year by Bass Pro Shops. Roberts was presented the award by Bass Pro Shops founder and noted conservationist, Johnny Morris, at Bass Pro Shops’ annual Christmas luncheon in Springfield, MO. More than 1,000 guests and Outfitters were present at the event in December.
AFWA Welcomes Dave Kostersky as the Principal Canadian Liaison
Mar 2, 2026, 9:14 AM
The Association of Fish & Wildlife Agencies (Association) is pleased to announce that Dave Kostersky has accepted the contractual position of Principal Canadian Liaison, effective March 2, 2026.
