Welcome to the Fisheries Administration Section
The Fisheries Administration Section of the American Fisheries Society is an association of members who administer state, federal, and provincial fishery agencies and fisheries programs; and who wish to encourage timely discussions and exchanges of information on issues that impact fishery management programs and fishery users.
Latest News
New Fisheries Administration Section Officers Announced
At the 155th meeting of the American Fisheries Society’s Annual in San Antonio, Texas, the Fisheries Administration Section (FAS) announced new officers for 2025-2027. Christian
Nominations for 2025 Outstanding Sport Fish Restoration Projects
Each year the Fisheries Administration Section of the American Fisheries Society recognizes outstanding fisheries projects completed with Sport Fish Restoration (Dingell-Johnson/Wallop-Breaux) funds. Awards are given
Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department Receives 2024 SFR Award for Sport Fishery Development and Management
Lynn Quattro (6th from left), President of the AFS Fisheries Administration Section presents the 2024 Sport Fish Restoration Award for Sport Fishery Development and
Vermont, Minnesota, and Ohio Recognized for 2024 Outstanding Sport Fish Restoration Projects
State fish and wildlife agencies in Vermont, Minnesota, and Ohio were awarded Outstanding Sport Fish Restoration Program Projects of the Year by the American Fisheries
South Carolina Department of Natural Resources Receives 2023 SFR Award for R3/Aquatic Education
Gary Whelan (5th from left), Past President of the AFS Fisheries Administration Section and AFS First Vice-President, presents the 2023 Sport Fish Restoration Award for
Idaho Department of Fish and Game Receives 2023 SFR Awards for Sport Fishery Development and Management and Research and Surveys
Lynn Quattro (2nd from right), President of the AFS Fisheries Administration Section, presents the 2023 Sport Fish Restoration Award for Sport Fishery Development and Management