Washington Chapter

of The Wildlife Society

Welcome to The Washington Chapter of The Wildlife Society

Our mission is to enhance the ability of wildlife professionals to conserve diversity, sustain productivity, and ensure responsible use of wildlife resources for the benefit of society.  The Washington Chapter encourages research and professional growth through grants, workshops, annual meetings, and scholarships.

Registration is now LIVE!

JOINT ANNUAL CONFERENCE REGISTRATION IS NOW LIVE!

Please join us for the Joint Annual Conference hosted by the Washington Chapter of The Wildlife Society (WATWS) and Washington-British Columbia Chapter of The American Fisheries Society (WA-BC AFS) taking place April 6-9, 2026, in Wenatchee, WA.

WATWS 2026 Travel Grants Available for the Annual Conference - Wenatchee, WA
April 6-9, 2026

Application Deadline: Feb 28, 2026

The Washington Chapter of The Wildlife Society (WATWS) is dedicated to building a welcoming and diverse professional community for all by identifying and removing barriers to recruitment, providing effective mentoring, and communicating with a diverse array of engaged audiences and parties.

WATWS has created a travel fund to support students and early career professionals to attend the Joint Annual Conference, to address financial barriers for attendance - especially for members of underrepresented/underserved communities, and to ultimately foster an inclusive and diverse chapter membership.

Three (3) recipients will be awarded up to $500 each to attend the Joint Conference. Applications will be evaluated by multiple independent reviewers using a double-blind system, and final awardees will be chosen by a selection panel.

Grant Recipients Announced: March 6, 2026

For questions please reach out to jenn.lang@watws.org   

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