The Wildlife Management Institute (WMI) is a private, not for profit (501(c)(3)), scientific, and educational organization dedicated to the conservation, enhancement, and professional management of North America's wildlife and other natural resources.
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Poaching remains one of the greatest challenges to wildlife conservation in North America. The new Poach & Pay Report quantifies the true biological and financial costs of illegal take, revealing that most cases go undetected. It also explores offender motivations, judicial barriers, and best practices for improving detection, enforcement, and prosecution. Together, these findings provide a roadmap for stronger conservation outcomes.
The Outdoor News Bulletin (ONB) was established by the Wildlife Management Institute in 1946. Distributed once a month, the ONB covers key issues and updates on wildlife and natural resource management.
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For 91 years, WMI has administered the North American Wildlife and Natural Resource Conference. The North American Conference sessions, workshops, and more than 150 separate meetings and functions serve as the annual forum to set conservation policy in North America. The 2026 North American will be held from March 29 - April 3 in Columbus, Ohio.
