Membership
Governmental membership is open to all state, provincial, and commonwealth governmental agencies responsible for administration of fish and wildlife resources in the western hemisphere. Membership is also open to the U.S. Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management, National Park Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and other federal agencies whose responsibilities are involved with fish and wildlife resources. University membership is open to universities and colleges that offer training that supports professionals in the field of fish and wildlife management in the western hemisphere. Associate memberships are available to interested individuals, organizations, and institutions.
Categories of Membership:
Governmental Membership
The OWP is made up primarily of member agencies. These include state, provincial, commonwealth, and federal agencies responsible for fish and wildlife resource management. These members have one vote per agency in OWP matters, and their staff are eligible to be officers. Annual dues are $250.
University Membership
Universities and colleges may hold a university membership in the OWP. Qualification is determined by the OWP Executive Committee based on criteria as outlined in the OWP Bylaws. These members have one vote per institution. Annual dues are $250.
Associate Organization Membership
The OWP membership includes other organizations with interest in application of comprehensive management approaches to fish and wildlife resource management. These organizations include tribal governments, consulting firms, conservation clubs, as well as universities and colleges that do not hold a University Membership. These members do not have voting rights within the OWP, nor are they eligible to be an officer. Annual dues are $50.
Associate Individual Membership
The OWP membership includes individuals with interest in application of comprehensive management approaches to fish and wildlife resource management. These individuals are often associated with agencies, colleges, tribal governments, consulting firms, and conservation clubs which are not Governmental, University or Associate Organization Members of OWP. Unless they are employed by an OWP Governmental or University Member, these members do not have voting rights within the OWP, nor are they eligible to be an officer. Annual dues are $25.