- AFWA Is
AFWA IsAmerica’s fish and wildlife belong to all of us. Conserving and preventing the exploitation of these vital resources—on both public and private lands and waters within our borders—is critical to the well-being of our nation and beyond. - AFWA Acts
AFWA ActsThe AFWA Mission: To advocate for the roles, responsibilities, and authorities of our member agencies to manage fish and wildlife as public trust resources for current and future generations. - AFWA Informs
AFWA InformsThe AFWA Vision: Providing conservation leadership for a sustainable, publicly supported future for fish and wildlife.- Schedule of Events
- Annual Meeting
- Resources
- Conservation Education Strategy
- Research
- Multistate Conservation Grants Program
- State Wildlife Action Plans
- Law Research Library
- Joint Federal/State Joint Policy Task Force on Federal Assistance Policy
- Knowledge Hub
- National Survey
- Landscape Conservation Joint Task Force
- AFWA Inspires
AFWA InspiresWorking towards achieving our combined vision for healthy fish and wildlife populations and habitats that are managed by state, provincial and territorial members for long-term public benefit, use and support.- AWARE
- Legal Strategy
- Management Assistance Team
- Project WILD
- BearWise Program
- NCLI
- National Fish Habitat Partnership
- Partners in Amphibian & Reptile Conservation
- North American Bird Conservation Initiative
- Southern Wings
- Furbearer Management
- Climate Adaptation Network
- Fall Flights
- Feral Swine
- Human Wildlife Conflicts
Our Mission
State, provincial, and territorial fish and wildlife agencies in North America have safeguarded fish and wildlife for over 100 years. The public entrusts these agencies with primary stewardship over vital wildlife resources. The Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies lends collective voice to its agencies in fulfillment of that responsibility.
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The Management Assistance Team provides leadership and organizational development to state fish and wildlife agencies and other AFWA member organizations.
News
The Association Commends Expanded Hunting and Fishing Opportunities
Aug 17, 2026
The Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies commends the Department of the Interior’s (Department) announcement of a final rule expanding hunting and sport-fishing opportunities across national wildlife refuges and national fish hatcheries. The Association welcomes this expanded access and appreciates efforts to better align federal and state wildlife regulations.
Events
116th AFWA Annual Meeting
Mark your calendar for our 2026 AFWA Annual Meeting on Monday, September 14 - Friday, September 18, 2026 at the Lancaster Marriott at Penn Square.
When: Monday, Sept. 14- Friday, Sept. 18, 2026
Where: Lancaster, Pennsylvania