Western Native Trout Initiative

Have you already signed up to attend Wild Trout XIV in beautiful West Yellowstone, October 13–16, 2026?

Hosted at the Holiday Inn Conference Center, this premier symposium brings together experts and enthusiasts from across North America to share the latest science, management strategies, and conservation successes focused on wild trout and coldwater fisheries.

The 2026 theme — “Managing Wild Trout in a Changing Environment” — will explore the challenges and opportunities facing wild trout conservation in an era of changing climates, landscapes, and public policy.

Whether you work in fisheries management, habitat restoration, research, or simply care deeply about native and wild trout, Wild Trout XIV offers an outstanding opportunity to learn, collaborate, and connect with others dedicated to conserving these remarkable fish and their habitats.

We hope to see you in West Yellowstone this October!

Learn more and register at:
Wild Trout Symposium
https://wildtroutsymposium.com/wp/about/

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We’re excited to be in Portland, Oregon as a sponsor for the 2026 Western Division of the American Fisheries Society meeting hosted by the Oregon Chapter!

The Western Native Trout Initiative is proud to join partners, practitioners, and researchers from across the West to share progress, exchange ideas, and collaborate on conserving our region’s fisheries.

If you’re attending, we’d love to connect—stop by, say hello, and pick up some stickers or a poster! Here’s to a great week of science, collaboration, and conservation!

Reminder: East vs. West abstracts due 4/22

Just a reminder that abstracts for the East vs. West trout conservation symposium at this year's National American Fisheries Society meeting are due April 22!

WNTI is hosting the joint session with Eastern Brook Trout Joint Venture and the AFS Fish Management Section.

Let's make sure we represent the diversity of conservation efforts across the West! See you in Columbus!