Session 8: Current Issues and Topics affecting Refuges and Hatcheries

November 5, 2025 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

  • Track 1, Track 2

About Session

A Round Table Conversation:  Building Partnerships with State Wildlife Agencies and Fish and Wildlife Conservation Organizations.

Scott Kahan: Retired Regional Chief of National Wildlife Refuges : Northeast Region

Paul Johansen: President of the Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies

Dale Hall:  Retired CEO of Ducks Unlimited, former Director of US FWS

Tony Wasley: President Wildlife Management Institute

This round-table discussion with conservation leaders will explore effective ways for Friends Groups to forge meaningful partnerships with State conservation agencies and national fish and wildlife conservation organizations.  They will provide insights to the historic partnerships between citizen groups and public agencies and offer ideas on how Refuge and Hatchery Friends Groups can amplify their effectiveness working with these established conservation organizations.

Speakers

Tony Wasley

Tony Wasley

President of WMI
Scott Kahan

Scott Kahan

Retired as Regional Chief in the Northeast Region
Paul Johansen

Paul Johansen

Chief of the Wildlife Resources, West Virginia Division of Natural Resources
Dale Hall

Dale Hall

Former DEO of Ducks Unlimited, Inc.