The Wildlife Society's 33rd Annual Conference is a premier gathering for wildlife professionals, and it hosts the Conservation Dog Teams Working Group, a dedicated forum for those using conservation detection dogs in research, monitoring, and management. For handlers and ecologists working at the intersection of canine detection and conservation, it is an invaluable opportunity to connect and share knowledge.

The working group promotes the ethical, scientifically grounded use of conservation detection dog teams across a wide range of applications, from scat and invasive species detection to wildlife mortality surveys at energy facilities. Attendees can expect presentations, networking, and collaboration with leading professionals advancing the field of conservation canines.

Start Date: November 1, 2026
End Date: November 5, 2026
City, Country: Des Moines, IA, USA
Host: The Wildlife Society / Conservation Dog Teams Working Group
Focus: Conservation detection dogs
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