Header photo courtesy of Tom Roe Photography

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Mark Your Calendar for our 2026 Annual Meeting on Monday, September 14 - Friday, September 18, 2026, at the Lancaster Marriott at Penn Square.

​Please note: The date pattern for the 2026 meeting is different than in the past. Review the draft schedule here.

Experience a landmark hotel in Lancaster, PA. Central to Lancaster's vibrant downtown and seamlessly integrated with a world-class convention center, Lancaster Marriott at Penn Square offers a prime location within walking distance of entertainment, dining, and cultural attractions. This historic hotel combines modern comforts with remarkable architecture and history, including a preserved section of the Underground Railroad (Coming 2026: Thaddeus Stevens & Lydia Hamilton Smith Center).Upscale guestrooms featuring sweeping city views, LCD TVs, granite countertops, and plush bedding for a restful stay. Stay here, go everywhere.

Photos courtesy of Discover Lancaster 

Who Attends 
This annual event provides a forum for conservation leadership and brings together more than 700 leaders from fish and wildlife agencies and conservation groups from all 50 states, U.S. Territories, Canada and Mexico in order to discuss conservation policy and management issues and accomplishments. Attendees include key decision makers in the field of fish and wildlife, including; directors, assistant directors, program managers, and others involved in fisheries, wildlife habitat, law enforcement, legal affairs, industry, as well as public affairs (information and education).

Highlights
Highlights of the event include collaborative committee and working group meetings, thought-provoking Plenary Session, recognition of outstanding achievements at the awards presentation, and plenty of social and networking opportunities. 

Photo courtesy of Tom Roe Photography