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Annual Conference

Held annually in the Spring months in various locations around our state.

2026 Michigan TWS-AFS Joint Conference

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February 25-27, 2026
UM Flint - Riverfront Conference Center
Flint, MI

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Early bird registration prices have been extended until 1/26/26

Professional Members: $175

Students: $75

Non-Professional Members: $225

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Abstract submission deadline: 1/26/26

Abstract Submission

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Camera Trap Utilization Workshop

Members: Free

Non-members: $25

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See below for student lodging

Hotel Block at Hilton Garden Inn ($129/night).

Booking available online or calling for "TWSAFS Conference" with the group code "TWSAFS".
 

(Deadline for hotel block is February 3, 2026)

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Student Lodging

* Student Suites at the UM Flint Riverfront Conference Center ($55/person/night)
- Details available at Suite Layouts & Dimensions at University of Michigan-Flint Housing & Residential then scrolling down to Riverfront. All suites are same gender with private bedrooms. 
               - Booking available by completing the form UM Flint Student Suites and a representative will be in touch to complete the booking process
               - Deadline for student suites is January 31, 2026


Parking
FREE
More info to come.....

Continuing Education Opportunities
All Workshops will be held Wednesday, February 25, 2026. 

     * Aquatic Net Repair (AFS-affiliated) (1:00-4:30pm)
               - Registration available via this form   
               - FREE for students and members of MI AFS
               - $25 for non-members (this will include a one-year MI AFS membership)
               - Registration Deadline: February 4, 2026

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State Mussel Certification Test (AFS-affiliated) (2:00-4:00pm)

          - Michigan Mussel Identification Test - registration is located at the bottom of the PDF

     * Camera Trap Data Utilization (1:00-4:00pm)
               - Registration available via this form
               - FREE for members of MI TWS 
               - $25 for non-members

 

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Past Conferences

2025 Michigan Chapter of The Wildlife Society Annual Conference

Our 2025 Michigan Chapter of The Wildlife Society Annual Conference was held March 19-20, 2025 at Treetops Resort in Gaylord, MI. Nearly 150 Michigan wildlifers joined us for three days of workshops, symposia, presentations, networking events, and more! 

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Programs from Past Conferences:

2025: Gaylord, MI

2024: Roscommon, MI

2023: Bellaire, MI - Michigan Fish & Wildlife Conference

2022: Virtual

2021: Virtual

2020: Virtual Membership Meeting

2019: Gaylord, MI - Michigan Fish & Wildlife Conference

2018: Gaylord, MI

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