Western Division of the American Fisheries Society Blog

It’s time to vote on the Bylaw changes.

The WDAFS Bylaws with proposed updates were sent to WDAFS membership on August 19, 2025 for a 30-day review. A few minor changes were made based on membership feedback. Mexico continues to remain in...

2025 WDAFS Meeting and Deadline Updates!!

Deadline Extensions Registration is open!! Check out the link here. Early registration has now been extended to May 11th. Continuing education courses – There are five great courses available. Check out the link here. Hotel room...

154th AFS Annual Meeting, September 15-19, 2024

The American Fisheries Society (AFS), President Cecil Jennings, the AFS Western Division, and AFS Pacific Islands Chapter are excited to host the 154th AFS Annual Meeting, September 15-19, 2024 in Honolulu, Hawai’i. For more...

Western Division AFS New Logo Survey

SELECT THE NEW LOGO TO REPRESENT THE WDAFS – Deadline 12/1/23 The American Fisheries Society recently rebranded their logo when the Society hit it’s 150th birthday.  Following that lead and the request to incorporate...

New 2023-24 Officers

At the AFS meeting in Grand Rapids, August 20-24, 2023 the new Western Division officers transitioned into their new roles. Please welcome Eric Fetherman as Western Division President, Julie Carter as President Elect, Tim...