Watch Jicarilla Apache Nation Game and Fish Officer, Elridge Vigil, perform a figure 8 drill at the NAFWS Southwest Region Conservation Law Enforcement Training last week! | NAFWS

🌿2024 was a year of resilience, growth, and community!🌿 As we look back on this past year, we celebrate the strength of our people, the impact of our programs, and the power of tradition in shaping the future. Thank you to everyone who has supported our mission; your voices, hands, and energy make a difference! Read our full annual report here: https://ow.ly/oxZ250VqRhB | NAFWS

🪶 The next generation of Tribal conservation leaders is rising. 💙💪 🌎 Each photo in this reel highlights NAFWS Scholarship recipients from Tribal communities all across the country.🪶 🫶 Your #GiveNative contribution empowers these students as they safeguard our lands, waters, and wildlife. 🌐 Give today: https://mtyc.co/abjnag #NativeNonprofitDay, #GiveNative, #GiveNow, and #PowerOf10 #NativeHeritageMonth #TribalConservation #NAFWS | NAFWS

🙌Congratulations to all of the Conservation Law Enforcement Officers (CLEOs) who competed to represent the Southwest Region at the 2026 NAFWS National Shoot as well as the SW Region's TOP GUN. See the comments below for total scores ⬇️ 🏆Top Gun - Garrett Manygoats, Navajo Nation Department of Fish and Wildlife ⭐2026 Southwest Regional Team 🔹Curtis Chapoose - Ute Indian Tribe 🔸Ryan Quinn - Southern Ute Indian Tribe 🔹Wesley Hanna - Southern Ute Indian Tribe 🔸Brandon Tsosie - Navajo Nation |

Have a powerful project happening in Tribal conservation? We want to hear about it! 📢 Abstract deadline extended for the NAFWS Southwest Regional Conference. Topics include: 🌿 TIK/TEK 🦌 Wildlife & Fisheries 🐝 Pollinators & Invasives 🔥 Climate, Forests, Wetlands 👥 Youth & Outreach 🤝 Tribal-NGO Partnerships 📅 Deadline: Open until filled 🔗 Submit here: https://ow.ly/QcCn50W7qcj | NAFWS