November 13 , 2026

Annual Wildlife Symposium

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What to Expect

The Annual Wildlife Symposium is intended to bring together local professionals and students from the Central Coast together to share ideas, professional knowledge, and information on projects, and on-going research.

❋ Networking & Collaborating

Share the latest in wildlife science and conservation, and strengthen our community,

❋ Professional Development

Grow your skills. Expand your impact. Advance your career.

❋ Learning

This unique and informative event spotlights the latest advancements in wildlife management and research in our region.

❋ A Supportive Space

We welcome all attendees to a safe, respectful and enriching experience.

Become A Sponsor

Sponsor the Annual Wildlife Symposium! Demonstrate your support for wildlife stewardship, make connections with 200+ wildlife professionals, and choose from several levels of sponsorship options ranging from $500 to $1,000. Pledge early to maximize your advertising possibilities! Sponsors help us reduce meeting registration fees for our attendees AND fund subsidies for students and early career professionals. Sponsors also help us raise operating capital to promote sustainable management of wildlife resources. Thank you for your consideration!

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Submit An Abstract

We are soliciting abstracts for posters, 15-minute oral presentations, and 5-minute rapid fire oral presentations. The Annual Wildlife Symposium draws over 250 participants. Abstract content should be related to the resources on the Central Coast or directly applicable, additional topics may be entertained. The professional development committee will evaluate the submitted abstracts to determine the final program.

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