Conferences and Events Featuring Wolves

North American Wolf Conference

The conference serves as a bridge to bring together leading wolf biologists, conservationists, livestock owners, depredation specialists, educators and state, tribal and federal wolf managers to share information ranging from ecological and genetic research, nonlethal techniques to reduce livestock conflicts, to economic and environmental impacts of wolf restoration. The conference is hosted by Defenders of Wildlife.

Former presenters include, Ed Bangs, Lu Carbyn, Jamie Rappaport Clark, Steven Fritts, William Lynn, L. David Mech, Marco Musiani, Paul Paquet, Doug Smith, Robert Wayne and many more.

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National Wolf Awareness Week

Celebrate wolves during National Wolf Awareness Week, taking place the third week of October each year. Check the National Wolf Awareness Week page for more information and events scheduled in your area.

National Wolf Awareness Week 2008: October 12-18

Carnivore Conference 2009

November 14-19, 2009
Denver, CO

Save the Date! The next Carnivore Conference will be held in Denver from November 14-19, 2009.

Join researchers, educators, wildlife managers and activists for Defenders’ seventh Carnivore Conference, “Carnivore Conservation in a Changing World”, as we discuss the latest developments in the science and conservation of wolves, bears, marine mammals and other carnivores.

Questions? Contact Kati Dancy at kati.dancy@defenders.org.