Virginia Chapter

Please join the Virginia Chapters of The American Fisheries Society and The Wildlife Society at our joint annual meeting in Lexington, Virginia on the campus of Virginia Military Institute. This year’s event will take place March 9th – 11th, please visit the meeting page for additional information.

2026 Joint Annual Meeting

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The Virginia Chapter hosted the 2023 Southern Division AFS meeting in Norfolk, Virginia, from February 1-5, 2023. We’d like to thank all of our sponsors and attendees for making the meeting a success!

Thanks for coming out!

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In person at annual meetings & workshops (cash & credit accepted) Authors/Illustrators: Paul E. Bugas, Jr., Corbin D. Hilling, Val Kells, Michael J. Pinders, Derek A. Wheaton, Donald J. Orth, Joseph R. Tomelleri

$25 Virginia Chapter Rate
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Important News

Call for Newsletter Submissions

Email newsletter article submissions as a Word document to Kirk at asmithe@gmu.edu.

March 23, 2020 No Comments

Now Available – 2020 Annual Conference Presentations

For the first time, annual conference presentation slides are available on the Virginia Chapter website. Click on Presentations on the Annual Meeting Archives page or

February 11, 2020 No Comments

New AFS Partnership with Optic Nerve Eyewear

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEApril 1, 2026 Contact:Lauren TannerAmerican Fisheries Societyltanner@fisheries.org American Fisheries Society Announces Partnership with Optic Nerve Eyewear to Support Member Safety and Performance The American Fisheries Society is proud to announce a new partnership with Optic Nerve Eyewear, an independently owned company making protective, polarized eyewear for the outdoors. Whether you’re a professional or recreational outdoor enthusiast, you rely on durable, dependable gear. This partnership underscores our shared commitment to empowering those who protect...Read more

Webinar: Verbal Judo – A Method to Improve Your Ability to Talk to Those Hostile to Conservation

Verbal Judo: A Method to Improve Your Ability to Talk to Those Hostile to Conservation April 28, 202612 pm Eastern Time Registration Presenter:Scott Bonar Successfully conversing with people who do not see the value in protecting the environment is critical to those interested in conservation, especially in today’s society. Here we discuss conversational techniques you can use to defuse conflict and improve the odds that the other side will listen to your point of view....Read more

2026 Officer Election Voting Now Open

Voting is now open in the 2026 AFS Officer Election! Read the candidate statements for Jim Bowker and Steve Lochmann and then check your email for voting instructions. Voting closes on March 31.Read more