Announcing the 2024 Women in Fisheries Mentorship Program! The NYAFS Women in Fisheries Subcommittee is facilitating another year of the Mentorship Program. The program will run from spring to fall, 2024. We ask that participants dedicate at least six hours to meet over the course of the program. The subcommittee will facilitate the matching process,... Read More
Dr. Margaret Murphy, longtime NYAFS member and Fish Program Manager for the Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department, has been elected as second vice president of the American Fisheries Society. Murphy was officially installed as an officer at the Annual Meeting in Grand Rapids that took place in August 2023, and will serve as president of the Society in... Read More
The Women in Fisheries Subcommittee is facilitating a peer mentorship program for the second time, this year! Our mission is to inspire and empower women and people from underrepresented genders to succeed in professional fisheries careers. We strive to foster an encouraging environment for our members to advance their professional development goals. We recognize that... Read More
Women of Fisheries recognizes NY Sea Grant Great Lakes Specialist Link to release: https://seagrant.sunysb.edu/articles/r/23518 Williamstown, New York. New York Sea Grant Great Lakes Fisheries and Ecosystem Health Specialist Stacy Furgal has recently been recognized by Women of Fisheries as one of six co-authors on an article on lake trout stocking into Lake Ontario. The article was... Read More
NEW YORK STATE DEC TO HOST THIRD ANNUAL WOMEN’S FISHING EXPO Presented by Women for Women and Girls Sept. 17 Expo is a Great Introduction to Fishing, with Emphasis on Fly-Fishing The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) and Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (State Parks) will hold the third annual... Read More
Women in Fisheries: Central NY Social Networking Event New York Chapter AFS members, students, professionals, and fellow fish enthusiasts are invited to a free outdoor social event at Cayuga Lake State Park. Bring your own refreshments and enjoy networking in the great outdoors. Where: Cayuga Lake State Park, Tompkins Shelter (down by the lake!) When: Monday, July... Read More
Women in Fisheries: Central NY Social Networking Event New York Chapter AFS members, students, professionals, and fellow fish enthusiasts are invited to a free outdoor social event at Cayuga Lake State Park. Bring your own refreshments and enjoy networking in the great outdoors. Where: Cayuga Lake State Park, Tompkins Shelter (down by the lake!) When: Monday, July... Read More
For questions and to register, call 631/ 444-0283 or email [email protected] with the subject ‘Women’s Fishing Expo’ Remember, you can sign up for specific email lists through our News page. Just fill out the Sign Up section and select the lists that interest you. Read More
