Facts and Figures

About Us (pdf)

Automated Wildlife Data Systems (pdf)

Bird Conservation(pdf)

Farm Bill Program (pdf)

National Fish Habitat Action Plan (pdf)

Furbearer Management (pdf)

International Relations (pdf)

Legislation Program (pdf)

Management Assistance Team (pdf)

Science and Research Program(pdf)

Teaming with Wildlife Program (pdf)

Did You Know…

• The Association maintains more than 36 national committees composed of nearly 800 professionals from the United States, Canada and Mexico.

• The Association was founded to help foster public understanding of the need for conservation.

• Members of the Association monitor and advise on issues ranging from acid rain and pesticides to exotic animals, public lands, migratory wildlife, and wetlands.

• The Association intervenes in state and federal court numerous times each year on behalf of national fish and wildlife agency challenges.

• Association staff participates in advising, testifying, and developing coalitions on Capitol Hill to draft and support needed wildlife conservation legislation.

• Encouraging cooperative conservation and coordination of fish and wildlife management at all government levels is priority for the Association.

• The Association participates in developing international treaties, laws, regulations and policies concerning the welfare of North America’s wildlife.

• Member agencies and partners use the Association’s legal counsel to work with Canada and Mexico to track conservation trends and program assistance in hunter education, shooting sports, aquatic education, proactive strategies, and professional development.