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<CENTER><EM><H3><i>Welcome to the Texas A&M University Chapter AFS Homepage</i></H3></EM></CENTER>
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<img src="Bush.gif" alt="Left to Right: Brian Bachmeyer, Brandon Booth, Charlie Stocks, President George H.W. Bush, Dr. Fran Gelwick, and Kristal Ewell!!">
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<HR><P>The Texas A&M Chapter of the American Fisheries Society is a professional organization of individuals interested in maintaining high standards for the fisheries profession by insuring that the undergraduate and graduate members of our chapter are prepared for careers in fisheries ecology, fisheries management, aquaculture, genetics, and the human dimensions of fisheries.<P>The <A HREF="http://www.fisheries.org/">American Fisheries Society</A> (AFS), founded in 1870, is the oldest and largest professional society representing fisheries scientists. AFS promotes scientific research and enlightened management of resources for optimum use and enjoyment by the public. It also encourages a comprehensive education for fisheries scientists and continuing on-the-job training. The AFS publishes some of the world's leading fisheries research journals: the Transactions of the American Fisheries Society, North American Journal of Fisheries Management, The Progressive Fish-Culturist, Journal of Aquatic Animal Health, and Fisheries. It organizes scientific meetings where new results are reported and discussed. In addition to these primary functions, the Society has many other programs in areas such as professional certification, international affairs, public affairs, and public information.<P>The Texas A&M Chapter is the local affiliate in the Brazos Valley for the American Fisheries Society. Our chapter currently has over 40 members consisting mainly of students and faculty members of the Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Sciences. Major activities of the chapter include coordinating an annual wildlife and fisheries symposium for students majoring in natural resources related fields, and putting on an annual fish fry.The symposium consists of technical paper presentations (oral and poster), guest lecturers, and open discussions of current issues in the fields of fisheries, wildlife, and ecology, and attracts students and faculty from many institutions around the state. The fish fry gives our membership the opportunity to socialize with Texas A&M faculty, state fisheries professionals, and the local community and also serves as our annual fundraising event. The Chapter is dedicated to the further advancement of students and involvment in the AFS.
<P>Please feel free to explore our websight using the links just below.
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<tr><td width=100><P><IMG SRC="fish.gif"><A HREF="officers05-06.html">Officers</A></td><td width=100><IMG SRC="fish.gif"><A HREF="events.html">Events</A></td></tr>
<tr><td><IMG SRC="fish.gif"><A HREF="fr.html">Fundraisers</A></td><td><IMG SRC="fish.gif"><A HREF="natlafs.html">National AFS</A></td></tr>
<tr><td><IMG SRC="fish.gif"><A HREF="member.html">Members and Membership</A></td><td><IMG SRC="fish.gif"><A HREF="contact.html">Contacts</A></td></tr>
<tr><td><IMG SRC="fish.gif"><A HREF="http://wfscnet.tamu.edu/">Texas A&M Wildlife & Fisheries Department</A><br><IMG SRC="fish.gif"><A HREF="http://www.tamu.edu/">Texas A&M University Homepage</A></td><td><A HREF="http://wfscnet.tamu.edu/"><IMG SRC="wildlfe1.jpg" border=0></A></td></tr>
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<P><hr><center><em><font size=-1>This page webbed by<br></font><A HREF="mailto:scw5906@labs.tamu.edu">Stuart Willis</em></A></center></body>]]>