The Association Applauds Proposed Historic Expansion of Hunting and Fishing Opportunities
Jun 4, 2026, 3:18 PM
The Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies (Association) applauds the Department of the Interior and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) for the proposed opening and expansion of hunting and fishing opportunities within the National Wildlife Refuge System (NWRS) and National Fish Hatchery System (NFHS). Last week, the Service issued the proposed rule for 2026-2027 Station-Specific Hunting and Sport Fishing Regulations, which would open or expand more than 1,450 hunting and fishing opportunities across the NWRS and NFHS, increasing the total acres available for hunting in the NWRS to over 92 million.
Ron Regan Honored as a Recipient of the Count Lajos Károlyi Merit Award
Jun 1, 2026, 9:49 AM
The Association of Fish & Wildlife Agencies (Association) proudly shares the news that Ron Regan, Executive Director of the Association, is recognized as one of this year’s recipients of the Count Lajos Károlyi Merit Award during a ceremony held at the historic Károlyi Hunting Castle in Palárikovo, Slovakia. Hosted by Count József Károlyi, the ceremony honored individuals whose dedication and leadership have made a lasting contribution to wildlife conservation, sustainable hunting, and the preservation of our hunting heritage.
