The Multistate Conservation Grant Program (MSCGP), authorized under the Dingell-Johnson Sport Fish Restoration Act and the Pittman-Robertson Wildlife Restoration Act, provides up to $11 million annually for projects that address national and regional conservation priorities beyond the capacity of individual states. This includes $6 million for Traditional Multistate Conservation Grants (T-MSCG) that support fish and … Read more
American fisheries and wildlife professionals are well trained in science-based problem solving, but their roles reach far beyond biology. They often serve at the public interface, responsible for explaining management decisions, presenting regulation changes, participating in events, and securing compliance from anglers and other stakeholders. For many citizens, agency biologists may be the only point … Read more
The purpose of the proposed project is to strengthen conservation workforce development by enhancing undergraduate preparation for careers in fisheries, wetlands, and aquatic systems through targeted professional development and applied training. This approach directly supports the Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies (AFWA) strategic priority of Professional Development by enhancing undergraduate preparation for conservation careers … Read more
The Farm Bill conservation programs play a critical role in supporting both America farmers and ranchers and the work of state fish and wildlife agencies. This project, led by the Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies (AFWA) through its Agriculture Conservation Committee (ACC) and working groups, will provide that essential communication. Dedicated staff support will … Read more
State fish and wildlife agencies are charged with managing wildlife for the benefit of the public but many federal agencies also share wildlife management responsibilities across state boundaries and engage in international forums. In addition, nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) dedicated to species and habitat conservation operate at regional, national, and international levels—often in coordination with state … Read more
Effective fish and wildlife management requires meaningful interaction with all segments of society, not just the people who buy hunting and fishing licenses. States’ mission statements often reflect their broad responsibilities on behalf of all residents; however, significant segments of the public may not be aware of their state fish and wildlife agency at all, … Read more
State Fish and Wildlife Agencies are charged with managing wildlife for the benefit of the public. Numerous federal agencies share management responsibility across state boundaries. Non-governmental Organizations (NGOs) dedicated to conserving specific species and landscapes act regionally and nationally in coordination with State and Federal Agencies. Without strong coordination, it is impossible to realize the … Read more
In 2024, a Multistate Conservation Grant (MSCG) funded project showed roughly a third of the general public in the Southeastern Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies (SEAFWA) region knows little about their state fish and wildlife agency – or cares to know (“Public Perceptions of State Fish & Wildlife Agencies” produced by Southwick Associates for … Read more
State agencies need volunteers and mentors to successfully field many fishing related education R3 Recruit Retail Reactivate and conservation projects. With increasing options available to the public to volunteer recruiting and retaining volunteers has become more difficult threatening states ability to staff programs such as fishing derbies and many other hands on R3 programs. To … Read more
In 2008, a plan emerged from the White House Conference on North American Wildlife Policy entitled Facilitation of Hunting Heritage and Wildlife Conservation. Among the recommendations in the plan was an action to, “Create a Hunting and Shooting Heritage Foundation Similar to the Recreational Boating and Fishing Foundation.” The Council to Advance Hunting and the … Read more
