We are pleased to announce the Call for Abstracts and Workshop Proposals for the upcoming 2026 meeting in Bryce Canyon.  We invite all participants to contribute to the dialogue and innovation shaping the future of wildlife management and conservation.

ABSTRACTS

We encourage presentations related to our theme but invite you to present on topics related to wildlife research, ecology, management, conservation, education, or policy. All topics are welcome, and we strongly encourage students to present. Abstracts should be no more than 250 words, clearly outlining the objectives, methods, results, and conclusions of the work. 

Traditional oral presentations: 20 minutes allotted for each presentation (15-18 minutes for presentations followed by 2-5 minutes for questions and answers). Oral presentations are limited to Microsoft PowerPoint or Adobe PDFs. No other formats will be accepted. 

Poster presentations: Maximum dimensions are 4 feet by 4 feet in size. Easels will be provided. There will be a formal poster session before the banquet, allowing presenters more time to discuss their work with conference participants. Attendance at the poster session is required for presenters. 

Submission Deadline: Friday, January 16, 2026

WORKSHOP PROPOSALS

Interactive and skills-based workshops, field trips, and training sessions are a vital part of the conference program. We invite proposals related to all aspects of wildlife ecology, management, policy, human dimensions, and conservation.

Sessions should meet the following criteria: 

• Courses on specific skills, techniques or processes and may involve one or more instructors

• Sessions can emphasize learning through participation, discussion, and "hands-on" activities

• Sessions are not intended to promote a commercial product, product line or company

Submission Deadline: Wednesday, November 25, 2025

HOW TO SUBMIT

All abstracts and proposals must be submitted through the Google Forms linked below.

For questions, please contact: Rusty Robinson (evenyearboard@uttws.com)