About the Northeast Fish & Wildlife Conference

The annual Northeast Fish & Wildlife Conference attracts over 500 natural resources professionals in the fields of wildlife biology, fisheries and fisheries management, outreach and education, and law enforcement. The event provides opportunities for education, discussion, and exchanging of ideas. Highlights include: a Plenary Session & Awards Ceremony, Concurrent Technical Sessions & Special Symposia, Poster Session, as well as Social & Networking Events.

Please Join Us! April 21-24, 2024

The 79th Annual Northeast Fish & Wildlife Conference will be held on Sunday, April 21 – Wednesday, April 24, 2024. The conference host, Massachusetts Division of Fisheries & Wildlife, looks forward to hosting you at the Emerald Resort (formerly the Cape Cod Resort and Conference Center) located in downtown Hyannis. Please check back for updates! 

We look forward to providing opportunities for connection, professional development, and the exchange of ideas and critical information regarding the management and protection of fish and wildlife resources primarily in the northeast. We hope you will make plans to join us.

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Conference Announcements

The NEAFWA program is expanding! Due to the growing demand for concurrent technical sessions, committee meetings, and other program activities, the NEAFWA program will now run through Wednesday and will adjourn at noon. 
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• Special symposia announced! 
• Call for presentations is open! Deadline: January 15.
• Call for workshops is open! Deadline: January 5. 
• Call for related meetings is open! Deadline: January 12.
• Sponsor registration is open! Sign up not to secure your spot. 
• Attendee registration will open in the Winter. ​
• Reservations for overnight accommodations are now available. Deadline to book: April 1.