Cooperative Research Unit Support The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Cooperative Research Units (CRUs) are partnerships between the USGS, universities, state natural resource agencies, and the Wildlife Management Institute. Read More
Grant Management Support WMI streamlines conservation efforts by handling the often complex administrative and financial aspects of grant management, allowing our partners to concentrate on critical conservation, scientific research, and on-the-ground habitat improvements Read More
Limited Term Employees (LTEs) Program WMI's Limited Term Employee (LTE) program allows us to employ a nationwide, diverse range of conservation specialists, including biologists, fisheries technicians, grassland managers, and foresters. Read More
Agency Program Review and Strategic Planning WMI is available to conduct reviews of wildlife and natural resource agency programs and functions. At agencies' request, WMI has completed more than 70 reviews of fish and wildlife programs in more than 40 states and four provinces. Read More
Status: Ongoing Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Units WMI participated in the establishment of two new Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Units (CRUs) at Michigan State University and Purdue University, marking the 42nd and 43rd units in this nationwide program. WMI’s involvement in this initiative underscores its unique position as the sole non-agency representative within the CRU program. Read More
Status: Ongoing Connecting with Conservation Podcast Go beyond the surface of outdoor recreation with Connecting with Conservation, a unique podcast that explores the business of conservation and reveals the often-overlooked connection between recreational activities and wildlife management. Read More
Status: Ongoing Agency Profiler - Organization, Authority, and Programs of State Fish and Wildlife Agencies Since 1948, the Wildlife Management Institute has compiled information on fish and wildlife agency organizational structures, their authorities, and their priority program areas about once every ten years. The information provided a once-a-decade snapshot of how North American fish and wildlife agencies were shaped – and how they shaped the conservation landscape. Read More
Status: Ongoing NEAFWA Fiscal Administration WMI provides ongoing fiscal administration for Northeast Association of Fish and Wildlife Agency projects receiving federal funding. Read More
Status: Ongoing New England Cottontail - Regional Restoration, Monitoring, and Management This multi-state conservation effort (April 1, 2024, to March 31, 2027) aims to prevent the need to list the NEC, the only cottontail rabbit native to areas east of New York’s Hudson River Valley, as threatened or endangered. WMI manages subawards, reporting, payments, and matching funds for five participating northeastern states, ensuring compliance with federal regulations and supporting on-the-ground conservation actions. Read More
Status: Ongoing Regional Conservation Needs Program Running from April 1, 2023, to March 31, 2028, WMI manages sub-award reporting, payments, and match documentation for 15 state agencies within the Northeast Association of Wildlife Agencies (NEAFWA). This program supports regionally prioritized projects. Read More
Status: Ongoing Conservation Without Conflict Coalition Conservation Without Conflict is both a proven approach to conservation and a coalition of public and private partners with highly diverse goals who are united in their commitment to conserving wildlife while keeping America’s working lands working. Read More
Status: Ongoing Conservation Leaders for Tomorrow CLfT is a professional development program designed for non-hunting student and professional leaders within the natural resource sciences. Read More
Status: Ongoing Black Bear-Resistant Product Testing Bear-resistant products can be a great solution for securing items that attract bears to homes, ranches, campgrounds and other areas where they might find unnatural foods. However, not all bear-resistant products are created equal when it comes to their ability to deter bears. Read More
Status: Ongoing Harvest Information Program Marketing Toolkit This marketing toolkit is designed to help agencies and organizations involved in waterfowl conservation improve the data collected by the Harvest Information Program (HIP). Read More
Status: Complete Relevancy Roadmap The Relevancy Roadmap is a practical guide that offers more than 100 recommendations state and provincial fish and wildlife agencies can use to engage and serve broader constituencies and to overcome barriers to broader relevance, public engagement, and support. Read More
Status: Complete Fish and Wildlife Commission Guidebook This Fish and Wildlife Commission Guidebook provides incoming Commission members with relevant tools, perspectives, and strategies to make decisions that impact the conservation of fish, wildlife, and habitat for current and future generations. Read More