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SUMMARY:2025 Joint Annual Meeting: Arizona and New Mexico Chapters of The Wildlife Society
DESCRIPTION:The Arizona and New Mexico Chapters of The Wildlife Society are excited to announce the 2025 Joint Annual Meeting (JAM)\, scheduled for February 6-8\, 2025\, at The Clyde Hotel in downtown Albuquerque\, New Mexico. \n  \n  \nConference Theme: \n“Renewable Energy and Wildlife: Planning\, Mitigation\, and Impact” \nThis year’s conference will focus on the intersection of wildlife and renewable energy development\, emphasizing the role of wildlife professionals in ensuring that wildlife considerations are integrated into the pursuit of a carbon-neutral energy future. \nRegistration: \nRegistration is now open. Registration and additonal information Here
URL:https://aztws.com/event/2025_jam/
LOCATION:Clyde Hotel\, 330 Tijeras Ave NW\, Albuquerque\, NM\, 87102\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference
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ORGANIZER;CN="New Mexico Chapter of the Wildlife Society":MAILTO:jwcain@nmsu.edu
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SUMMARY:2025 AZFO Annual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Overview\nJoin fellow bird enthusiasts and conservation professionals at the AZFO Annual Meeting! This is a vibrant gathering featuring presentations\, field trips\, workshops\, and social networking opportunities. Key events include: \n\n\nEngaging Presentations & Workshops: Share insights\, hear from researchers\, and learn new techniques. \n\n\nField Trips: Explore Arizona’s unique bird habitats firsthand. \n\n\nNetworking & Social Events: Connect with peers and build community around shared passions. \n\n\n\nWhy Attend?\n\n\nConnect: Immerse yourself among like-minded individuals passionate about Arizona’s avian diversity. \n\n\nLearn & Grow: Gain fresh perspectives from expert-led presentations and hands-on field experiences. \n\n\nSupport Youth Involvement: Don’t miss the youth scholarships\, which enable early-career birders to participate \n\n\nMap Your Participation: Submit abstracts for presentations by September 2 AZFO. \n\n\n\nTickets & Registration\nVisit the AZFO ticketing page to learn more about registration and secure your attendance:2025 AZFO Annual Meeting at MCC – Ticketing
URL:https://aztws.com/event/2025_azfo_annual_meeting/
LOCATION:Mesa Community College\, 1833 W Southern Ave\, Mesa\, Arizona\, 85202
CATEGORIES:Conference
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SUMMARY:The Wildlife Society 32nd Annual Conference – Edmonton\, Alberta
DESCRIPTION:Explore the full program and details: TWS Conference Website \n\nMain Events\n\n\nOpening Plenary – “Braiding Knowledge Systems”: A compelling start to the conference that weaves together diverse perspectives in wildlife conservation. \n\n\n“Wings of Survival” Keynote Event \n\n\nHear from Leanna Carriere\, co-founder of Wings of Survival\, on her unprecedented 30\,000 km unmotorized expedition from the High Arctic to Patagonia—an inspiring story of endurance and bird migration.\n \n\n\n\n\nImmersive Quiet Sessions \n\n\nA unique\, distraction-reduced learning format—audiences listen via headsets\, enabling focus and networking in parallel. \n\n\n\n\nCommunity Birding Challenge \n\n\nParticipate from September 20 through October 5 using the Birda app. Top birders—and one lucky random participant present at Wings of Survival—could win Vortex binoculars!\n \n\n\n\n\n\nOther Highlights\n\n\nSymposia on Hot Topics in Wildlife ScienceYou’ll find sessions ranging from avian influenza and adaptive management to rewilding\, fire’s impact on ecosystems\, biodiversity conservation\, One Health approaches\, and more. \n\n\nProfessional Development & Networking \n\n\nStudent-professional mixers\, receptions by working groups\, and a special closing event co-hosted with the North American Society for Bat Research. \n\n\nResume reviews\, “Careers with…” panels\, certification aid\, and a Student Leaders lunch (by invitation)—a great opportunity to grow professionally. \n\n\n\n\nDiscover Edmonton \n\n\nThe setting? Edmonton—named a Top 10 city to visit by Lonely Planet in 2025\, with thriving Indigenous culture\, art\, cuisine\, and festivals to explore. \n\n\n\n\n\nReady to Dive In?\nClick below to explore the full schedule\, register\, view available travel grants\, and plan your conference experience. \nTWS Annual Conference – Full Details & Registration
URL:https://aztws.com/event/tws_32nd-annual-conference_edmonton_alberta/
LOCATION:Edmonton Convention Center\, 9797 Jasper Ave\, Edmonton\, Alberta\, T5J 1N9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Conference
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260205
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260208
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SUMMARY:JAM 2026
DESCRIPTION:Registration is officially open for the 2026 Joint Annual Meeting (JAM) of the Arizona and New Mexico Chapters of The Wildlife Society and the Arizona/New Mexico Chapter of the American Fisheries Society (AZ/NM AFS)! \nThis year’s meeting is hosted by AZ/NM AFS\, with both state chapters of TWS supporting. \n📅 Dates: February 5–7\, 2026\n📍 Location: Hilton Sedona Resort at Bell Rock\, Sedona\, AZ\n🎯 Theme: “Staying Relevant While Managing Fish and Wildlife” \nThis year’s JAM will bring together biologists\, managers\, students\, and partners from across the Southwest to share research\, discuss current issues\, and strengthen collaboration in fish and wildlife conservation. \n————————————————————————————————— \n🧭 What to Expect \n\nPlenary and technical sessions covering a wide range of wildlife and fisheries topics\nWorkshops and skill-building sessions\nStudent events\, resume and interview support\, and networking opportunities\nAwards recognizing excellence in conservation\, management\, and education\nSocials\, mixers\, and the beautiful red rock views of Sedona\n\n———————————————————————————————— \n🎓 Thursday Workshops – February 5 \nWe’re offering three professional development workshops before the main conference begins. \nPiscicide Workshop — $20\, 9:00 AM–4:00 PM\nLearn about piscicide use in fisheries management\, including application methods\, compliance\, and real-world case studies. Licensed applicators can earn Continuing Education (CE) credits through the Arizona and New Mexico Departments of Agriculture. \nTrapping Matters Workshop — Free\, 9:00 AM–4:00 PM\nGain a better understanding of the ecological\, social\, and management roles of regulated trapping. Learn communication skills\, review Best Management Practices (BMPs)\, and participate in hands-on demonstrations. \nResume Building & Practice Interviews — Free\, 9:00 AM–12:00 PM\nStart with a short presentation on resume and interview tips\, then sign up for an optional 15-minute resume review or 30-minute mock interview (available in-person or virtually). Sign-up times will be provided after registration. \n👉 See the Workshop Descriptions for full details. \n———————————————————————————————— \n📢 Call for Papers – First Call Abstracts Due December 15\, 2025 \nAbstracts are now being accepted for oral and poster presentations. \n\nPresentations: 15 minutes + 5 minutes for questions\nPosters: up to 32″ × 44″\, portrait or landscape\nTopics: research\, management\, and conservation of aquatic or terrestrial species in the Southwest\nStudent awards available for both oral and poster categories\n\nSpecial fisheries sessions this year include: \n\nSportfish Management in Arizona and New Mexico\nFish Habitat Management and Restoration in Arizona and New Mexico\n\nFor full instructions\, formatting\, and submission contacts\, please review the First Call for Papers. \n———————————————————————————————— \n🏆 AZTWS Awards – Nominations Now Open! \nAZTWS is now accepting nominations for our 2026 Chapter Awards. These awards honor outstanding contributions to wildlife conservation\, research\, education\, service\, and leadership in Arizona. \nAZTWS Award Categories: \n\nDoug Morrison Award\nProfessional Service Award (Professional Wildlifer Award)\nConservation Award (Non-Professional)\nScrapping Bear Award\nRoger Hungerford Student Award\nTribal Conservationist Award\nOutstanding service to the Chapter Award\nDavid E. Brown Lifetime Achievement Award\n\n👉 Full Award Descriptions here \n🗓 Nomination deadline: January 15th\, 2026\n📧 Submit nominations to: thomas.s.correll@usda.gov \n———————————————————————————————— \n🏨 Registration & Lodging \nRegister Now: Click here to register \nHilton Sedona Resort at Bell Rock – Room Blocks: \n\nGeneral Room Block\nGovernment Rate Room Block (for eligible attendees)\n\nBooking your stay within the JAM room block directly supports the chapters and helps keep future conference costs low. \n———————————————————————————————— \nWe can’t wait to see everyone in Sedona this February! It’s always one of the best opportunities to connect with professionals and students across Arizona and New Mexico who share a passion for wildlife and fisheries conservation. \nAdditionally\, feel free to share this information with colleagues\, peers\, or anyone who might be interested. \nIf you have any questions about registration\, abstracts\, or lodging\, feel free to reach out by replying to this email. \nSee you at JAM 2026! \n 
URL:https://aztws.com/event/jam_2026/
LOCATION:Hilton Sedona Resort At Bell Rock\, 90 Ridge Trail Dr\, Sedona\, AZ\, 86351\, United States
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SUMMARY:NAFWS Southwest Regional Conference
DESCRIPTION:Organization: Native American Fish and Wildlife Society (NAFWS)Host Tribe: Tohono O’odham NationDates: August 17–20\, 2026Location: Desert Diamond Casino & Entertainment\, Tucson\, AZ \nEvent Overview\nThe Native American Fish and Wildlife Society (NAFWS) invites Tribal fish and wildlife professionals\, students\, researchers\, conservation law enforcement officers\, agency partners\, and community members to attend the 2026 Southwest Regional Conference in Tucson\, Arizona. \nHosted by the Tohono O’odham Nation\, this year’s conference theme is: \n“Carrying the Wisdom Forward: Honoring Legacy and Innovation.” \nThe four-day conference brings together natural resource professionals from across the Southwest to share research\, strengthen partnerships\, explore emerging technologies\, and celebrate Tribal leadership in fish and wildlife conservation. \nRegistration\nRegistration Rates \n\nNAFWS Member: $250 Early Bird | $325 Regular\nNon-Member: $300 Early Bird | $375 Regular (includes membership)\nStudent: $125 Early Bird | $150 Regular (includes membership)\n\nRegistration closes on August 10\, 2026. Additional registration and lodging information are available on the conference website. \nConference Highlights\nAttendees can expect four days of professional development and networking\, including: \n\nTechnical presentations from Tribal\, state\, federal\, academic\, and nonprofit professionals\nConcurrent sessions covering wildlife management\, habitat restoration\, invasive species\, wildlife health\, GIS\, conservation technology\, and Tribal stewardship\nProfessional workshops and hands-on training opportunities\nConservation Law Enforcement Officer (CLEO) training and competitions\nStudent poster presentations\nExhibitor and vendor hall\nSouthwest Regional Business Meeting\nWelcome social\, networking events\, and a traditional feast hosted by the Tohono O’odham Nation\nClosing banquet\, awards ceremony\, silent auction\, and raffle\n\nFeatured Topics\nThis year’s program includes presentations and discussions on a wide range of conservation issues\, including: \n\nWildlife connectivity and habitat restoration\nThreatened and endangered species management\nWildlife health and disease\nGIS\, drones\, AI\, and emerging conservation technologies\nClimate change and natural resource management\nSonoran pronghorn recovery\nBlack-footed ferret conservation\nBorderlands wildlife conservation\nTribal conservation partnerships and stewardship\n\nA variety of optional workshops\, field tours\, and networking events are also scheduled throughout the conference. Be sure to view the full conference agenda for complete details and workshop descriptions. \nLearn More & Register\nFor registration\, lodging information\, the complete conference agenda\, workshop descriptions\, and additional event details\, visit the official conference webpage: \nhttps://www.nafws.org/event-details/southwest-regional-conference
URL:https://aztws.com/event/nafws_conference_2026/
LOCATION:Desert Diamond Casino\, 9431 W Northern Ave\, Glendale\, AZ\, 85305\, United States
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SUMMARY:OFWIM 2026 Annual Conference & Business Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Event Details\n\nOrganization: Organization of Fish and Wildlife Information Managers (OFWIM)\nLocation: Virden Retreat Center\, University of Delaware – Lewes\, Delaware\nDates: October 5–8\, 2026\n\nEvent Overview\nRegistration is now open for the 34th Annual Organization of Fish and Wildlife Information Managers (OFWIM) Conference & Business Meeting. \nThis year’s conference theme\, “Anchor Points: Keeping Conservation Grounded in Data Integrity\,” reflects OFWIM’s mission of promoting the management and conservation of natural resources through technology and information exchange. \nOFWIM is comprised of professionals representing state and federal agencies\, local governments\, academia\, and private firms who work to advance fish and wildlife information management. \nConference Opportunities\n\nRegistration is now open\nCall for Abstracts is now open\nStudent Scholarship opportunities are available\nTravel Grant information is available\nAnnual Conference & Business Meeting\n\nLearn More\nFor conference registration\, abstract submissions\, travel grant applications\, student scholarship information\, and additional event details\, visit: \nhttps://ofwim.com/events
URL:https://aztws.com/event/ofwim_annual_conference_2026/
LOCATION:Virden Center (University of Deleware Campus)\, 1155 College Dr\, Lewes\, DE\, 19958\, United States
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