Organization of Fish and Wildlife Information Managers

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The Organization of Fish and Wildlife Information Managers (OFWIM) has been bringing together state, federal, and non-profit fish and wildlife information managers since 1993 to coordinate and share information technologies, management strategies, and standards on a national level.

OFWIM Groupsite is our meeting place that provides members of the organization with a shared calendar, discussion forums, member profiles, photo gallery, file storage and more.

To become an OFWIM member, go to our public website and join online or mail in membership form.

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2026 OFWIM Annual Conference Registration and Call for Abstracts

Please join us at the Virden Retreat Center in Lewes, Delaware for the 2026 OFWIM Annual Conference. Registration is now open. For more information on the conference and to register, go to https://ofwim.net/event-6664511The first call for abstracts has been released. You can submit your abstract here: https://forms.gle/Jg9byzm9jVRiETgK9We loo...

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Kristin Rogers posted a new Topic

Thursday, Oct 25, 2018 at 12:27 PM

Job Opening: FL Fish & Wildlife, Data Scientist

: "FWC-FWRI OPS Data Scientist:The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is seeking to hire a 40 hour per week Data Scientist to be housed in Gainesville, FL. The successful candidate will serve as a member of the Center for Biostatistics and Modeling and will provide consulting services to agency staff regarding all aspects of th..."

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Tabitha Whitefoot joined the group.

Wednesday, Oct 10, 2018 at 8:39 PM

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James Kelly posted a reply on Re: Best Practices for Data Management?

Friday, Oct 5, 2018 at 3:44 PM

Said: : "This is all very helpful. Thanks, Michael!"

Michael Barbour posted a reply on Re: Best Practices for Data Management?

Friday, Oct 5, 2018 at 10:47 AM

Said: : "James, These are not really what I would call a document but a few resources you might want to check out. DataOne's data management guide, best practices primer, and other resources related to data managementhttps://www.dataone.org/best-...

James Kelly posted a new Topic

Friday, Oct 5, 2018 at 7:41 AM

Best Practices for Data Management?

: "Hello OFWIM,

Tennessee is currently developing a strategic plan for deer management. I wanted to include a section on data management and reproducible results. A lot of our data lives in Excel files on personal PCs throughout the state. My understanding
is that this is not a best practice. Does anyone know of a best practices document..."

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