Nez Perce Tribe Wildlife Division

06/22/2026

We're hosting! The Nez Perce Tribe has acted to host this year's Pacific Region NAFWS Conference. Save the Date! We hope to see you there.

📣 Save the Date! 📣
🪶The Native American Fish & Wildlife Society’s Pacific Regional Conference is headed to Lewiston, Idaho!

📅September 14–16, 2026
📍 Clearwater River Casino & Lodge, Lewiston, Idaho

🤝Join Tribal fish and wildlife professionals, natural resource managers, students, and partners from across the Pacific Region for three days of networking, collaboration, and discussions on issues impacting Tribal natural resource stewardship.

🔹 Mark your calendars now and stay tuned for conference details, including registration information, agenda highlights, lodging details, and opportunities to present and participate.

🔸This year's Pacific Regional Conference is hosted by the Nez Perce Tribe.

06/12/2026

We are proud of Raequel and all of her accomplishments. Go Wildlife Division!

✨Nez Perce Tribal Member Raequel Picard Recognized at WAFWA Student Engagement Program
The Nez Perce Tribe is proud to recognize Raequel Picard for her participation in the 2026 Western Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies (WAFWA) Summer Meeting and Student Engagement Program held in Boise, Idaho.
Well done, Raequel‼️
Read full article here: https://bit.ly/4eqz2Nr

04/17/2026

A small delegation from the Nez Perce Tribe supported a Qu'nes (Condor) Ceremony on April 16th, at the World Center for Birds of Prey in Boise. Approximately 40-50 people gathered to hold ceremony over the new qu'nes hatchlings. The Tribe's Cultural Resource Director Nakia Williamson, spoke and sang to bless the qu'nes, the gathering, and the good work being done. Gordon Higheagle and Mary Jane Miles from the Elder's Circle, shared good words about their experiences at the Center. Eric Kash Kash, the Wildlife Division Director, spoke about the Tribe's efforts regarding reintroduction and funding recently secured. Valerie Tafoya and Julia Welch from the Tribe's Condor Team were present for the blessing, along with James Holt a member of the Wildlife staff.
As Nakia shared, the Nez Perce Tribe doesn't act for a single species but for ourselves and all beings. Qu'nes deserves a chance, as our unborn generations deserve a chance. The Tribe acts to protect clean air, clean water, and a clean Mother Earth. Tate Mason, the Center's Director, and his staff were gracious hosts for the tribal delegation.

03/28/2026

Our Wolf Team does amazing work. They are extremely capable, expertly led, and are motivated to get their tasks completed with the highest level of professionalism. Way to go Team. Himiin.

02/23/2026

The California condor (Gymnogyps californianus) is a giant of the Pleistocene whose wings once carried it alongside the woolly mammoth in North America. Toda...