Founded by Alaskans in 1978, we give voice to Alaska’s wildlife and promote an ecosystem approach to wildlife management, advocating for management from the ground up.

Alaska is one of the few places on Earth where wildlife roam wild lands. Historical efforts to conquer other frontiers have often sacrificed wildlife and their habitats for economic gain. When Alaska became a state, our government thought to do something different. Our constitution recognizes that fish, forests, wildlife, grasslands, and all other replenishable resources belong to all Alaskans and are to be maintained in perpetuity and abundance.

AWA was founded in 1978 to ensure that our state government upholds that promise. We are committed to the protection of Alaska’s wildlife for its intrinsic value, as well as for the benefit of present and future generations of Alaskans. AWA serves as a voice for Alaska’s wildlife, and we advocate for healthy ecosystems and well as scientific and ethical wildlife management.

AWA is the only statewide Alaska-founded 501(c)3 organization dedicated solely to the protection of Alaska's wildlife.

To learn more about our history and our work, download our Strategic Plan, or scroll through below to read it.