32nd Vertebrate Pest Conference, an educational event for discussing and exchanging information on human-wildlife conflicts, will be held 2-5 March, 2026 at the Mission Valley Marriott, San Diego, California.
Abstracts are still being considered. Students are especially encouraged to submit; students receive a discounted pre-registration fee and may apply for a $750 travel grant. To submit an abstract, visit https://tinyurl.com/VPC2026 or see the the VPC website (https://ucanr.edu/site/vertebrate-pest-conference).
Special sessions on working dogs and wildlife, managing wild pigs, and fertility control are planned.
Registration is now open (https://ucanr.edu/site/vertebrate-pest-conference), and early bird rates apply through 22 January. Contact Laura Snell (lksnell@ucanr.edu) for details.
