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Schedule at a Glance
Last updated 06/12/2009

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NEW!!!  Please note that the schedule has been condensed this year to accommodate travel budgets. The Association has gone to great lengths to design a schedule that suits your needs and minimizes conflicts. A final conference program will be issued at registration listing room locations.
 = Invitation Only
 = Social Event
Sunday, September 13, 2009
8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Conference Registration Desk Open
9:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. Directors' and Committee Chairs' Retreat 
State and federal agency directors, committee chairs and vice chairs will spend the day discussing issues and the strategic direction of the Association of Fish & Wildlife Agencies. Directors new to the Association are asked to attend the morning session from 10:00 a.m. - 12 p.m. for a New Directors' Orientation about the Association. Veteran directors and committee chairs/vice chairs can join for the entire day or step in at lunch for the remainder of the afternoon.
(Sponsored in part by the National Wildlife Federation and Ducks Unlimited)
3:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Conference Registration Desk Open
5:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. Bracken Bat Cave Viewing Experience
The cost is $60 per person (includes bus transportation, catered dinner, and beverages). Click here for more information
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Directors' and Committee Chairs' Reception & Dinner 
(Sponsored by Ducks Unlimited)
(guests of Directors/Chairs are welcome to attend)
Monday, September 14, 2009
7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Conference Registration
7:00 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. Directors' Breakfast
(Sponsored by Wildlife Forever)
8:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. Welcome Remarks and Plenary Session
"It's Clean, But is It Green? How Compatible is Renewable Energy Development and Fish and Wildlife Management?"
8:30 a.m. Guest Gathering 
Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday mornings at 8:30 a.m., the Texas Parks & Wildlife staff will host a coffee gathering for spouses and guests of conference attendees. Guests will receive info on local attractions and activities and help coordinating departures and itineraries for the day. Daily excursions to local points of interest will be offered. Please fill out your guest's email address so we can communicate in advance of the conference to coordinate activities.
10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Exhibits Open
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
(unless otherwise noted)		 Committee Meetings
  • Bird Conservation Committee Part I (10:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.)
  • National Grants Committee
  • Marine Fisheries Subcommittee
  • Climate Change Vulnerability Assessment
  • EOD-Workforce Recruitment, Retention & Diversity Workshop (10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.)
  • Bat Conservation International Partnership Meeting
12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. Directors' Luncheon 
(Sponsored by the Archery Trade Association)
1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Committee Meetings
  • Science & Research Committee
  • CRP Working Group
  • Drug Approval Working Group
  • Diversity Workshop
  • Onshore Oil & Gas Subcommittee
1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Committee Meetings
  • Interstate Wildlife Violator Compact Working Group
  • Wind Energy Subcommittee
  • Woodcock Task Force
  • Legal Committee Working Group
3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
(unless otherwise noted)		 Committee Meetings
  • Bio-Fuels Working Group
  • Resident Game Bird Working Group (3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.)
  • Executive Committee
  • Climate Change SWAP Working Group Meeting
  • Outreach Subcommittee
  • Human Wildlife Conflict Working Group
  • Federal Lands Access Working Group
6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Welcome to Texas Reception 
(Sponsored by Texas Parks and Wildlife)
9:00 p.m. – 11:30 p.m. The Ollie Show 
All welcome to attend!
Tuesday, September 15, 2009
7:00 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. Directors' Breakfast 
(Sponsored by Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation )
7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Conference Registration & Internet Café
7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. Exhibits Open
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Commissioners Forum
8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Committee Meetings:
  • Fisheries & Water Resources Policy Committee
  • Forestry Working Group – Agriculture Conservation Committee
  • PIF/Shorebird/Waterbird Working Group
  • Education Subcommittee
  • Federal and Tribal Relations Committee
  • International Relations Committee
  • Forest Service Get Wild Partners
8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Committee Meetings:
  • Climate Change Committee
  • Hunting & Shooting Sports Participation Committee
  • NACLEC
  • Fish & Wildlife Trust Funds Committee
  • Energy & Wildlife
  • Conservation Stewardship Program Working Group
  • Amphibian & Reptile Subcommittee
  • Wildlife Viewing & Nature Tourism Working Group
  • Lead and Fish and Wildlife Working Group
  • Legislative/Federal Budget Committee
  • CWD Alliance Working Group
  • Partners in Flight Federal Agency
12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. Directors' Luncheon 
(Sponsored by US Sportsmen's Alliance and the National Shooting Sports Foundation)
1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Committee Meetings
  • Post Drug Approval Working Group Meeting
  • Partners in Flight Council
1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Committee Meetings
  • Energy & Wildlife Committee
  • CEAP
  • Teaming With Wildlife Committee
  • Invasive Species Committee
  • Education, Outreach and Diversity Committee
  • Waterfowl Working Group
  • Law Enforcement Committee
  • Executive Committee
  • Resolutions Committee
  • Central Hardwoods Joint Venture Management Board
3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Committee Meetings
  • Public Access Working Group
  • Sustainable Wildlife Use Committee
  • Annual Meeting/Awards/Nominating Committee
6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Pre-Banquet Reception with Exhibitors 
7:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. Annual Awards Banquet 
Join us as we honor exemplary leaders in the fish and wildlife field. The Seth Gordon Award, the Ernest Thompson Seton Award, the Mark Reeff Memorial Award, the Boone & Crockett Club Award, the Private Lands Fish & Wildlife Stewardship Award, Honorary Life Membership Award, the Law Enforcement Award, and Special Recognition Awards will be presented. Banquet ticket is included in your registration.
Wednesday, September 16, 2009
7:00 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. Directors' Breakfast 
(Sponsored by the National Wild Turkey Federation)
8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Conference Registration & Internet Café
7:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Exhibits Open
8:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.
(unless otherwise noted)		 Committee Meetings
  • Fish & Wildlife Health Committee
  • Migratory Shore & Upland Game Bird Working Group
  • Wildlife Resource Policy Committee
  • PARC Federal Agency Steering Committee
  • Coal Subcommittee
  • Audit Committee (8:00a.m. - 9:00 a.m.)
  • Budget Committee (9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.)
8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Committee Meetings
  • Threatened & Endangered Species Policy Committee
  • Agricultural Conservation Committee
  • Teaming with Wildlife and Climate Change Committee Workshop
  • Legal Committee
  • Leadership & Professional Development Committee
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Committee Meetings
  • Bird Conservation Committee (Part 2)
  • Angler and Boating Participation Committee
  • MAFWA Executive Committee
12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. Directors' Luncheon 
(Sponsored by Bass Pro Shops)
1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Association of Fish & Wildlife Agencies' Business Meeting
6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. President's Reception 
Come toast Rex Amack, outgoing Association President, in this casual end of conference reception
EXHIBITS

Visit the designated exhibit area at the Hyatt beginning on Monday morning at 10:00 a.m. through Wednesday 12:00 p.m. More than 35 organizations will be represented showcasing the latest in products, services and research. If you are interested in exhibiting, contact Cindy Delaney at (802) 865-5202 or via email to cindy@delaneymeetingevent.com.