Washington- - The Association of Fish & Wildlife Agencies supports community-based natural resources management and the role it plays in international wildlife sustainability by utilizing funds generated to align conservation with local community needs.

In the United States, hunting has and continues to play an integral role in the successful and sustainable conservation and management of wildlife. The North American Model of Conservation is a set of principles that have governed the conservation of many species of wildlife in the United States and Canada. Sustainable use is at the heart of this model. Hunting and other forms of sustainable use also contribute to the conservation of wildlife in other countries. Although governance models differ, reflecting differences in values and cultures, legal, well-regulated, and sustainable hunting can make significant positive contributions to both wildlife conservation and the livelihoods of local communities.

You can find out more information on this topic on the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service website here.


The Association of Fish & Wildlife Agencies represents North America's fish and wildlife agencies to advance sound, science-based management and conservation of fish and wildlife and their habitats in the public interest. The Association represents its state agency members on Capitol Hill and before the Administration to advance favorable fish and wildlife conservation policy and funding and works to ensure that all entities work collaboratively on the most important issues. The Association also provides member agencies with coordination services on cross-cutting as well as species-based programs that range from birds, fish habitat and energy development to climate change, wildlife action plans, conservation education, leadership training and international relations. Working together, the Association's member agencies are ensuring that North American fish and wildlife management has a clear and collective voice.


Contact: Patricia Allen, 202-838-3461 / Fax 202-350-9869,pallen@fishwildlife.org