North American Model of Wildlife Conservation
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The North American Model of Wildlife Conservation is the world’s most successful system of policies and laws to restore and safeguard fish and wildlife and their habitats through sound science and active management.
How does the Model work?
In the United States and Canada, the Model operates on seven interdependent principles:
- Wildlife resources are conserved and held in trust for all citizens.
- Commerce in dead wildlife is eliminated.
- Wildlife is allocated according to democratic rule of law.
- Wildlife may only be killed for a legitimate, non-frivolous purpose.
- Wildlife is an international resource.
- Every person has an equal opportunity under the law to participate in hunting and fishing.
- Scientific management is the proper means for wildlife conservation.
The Association of Fish & Wildlife Agencies formally endorsed the North American Model of Wildlife Conservation at its 100-year anniversary meeting in September 2002 in Big Sky, Montana.
Resources
- The North American Model of Wildlife Conservation - Decadal Review, Testimonials, and Recommendations (AFWA, 2024)
- The North American Model of Wildlife Conservation - Technical Review (The Wildlife Society, 2012)
- Council to Advance Hunting and the Shooting Sports
- Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation
