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BASIC CO-OP GUIDE

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GUIDE TO FORMING A CO-OP

National Wildlife Cooperative strives to serve co-op members with information, guidance, and expertise on how to form, maintain, and grow wildlife co-operatives in their local communities. Partnering with wildlife and conservation professionals, we strive to provide quality assistance and information to co-op members. This simple - common sense - guide to co-op formation will serve our members with information to help start and grow their wildlife co-op.

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IS STARTING A CO-OP FOR ME? 6 QUESTIONS TO ASK YOURSELF

Cooperatives are a great tool for wildlife conservation implementation and success, but starting one can be daunting. Are my neighbors even interested? What does a "co-op" entail for me? Will I retain control of my own property for hunting rights? What species can co-ops align around? We provide this 6 question checklist as a step-by-step guide to determine if a co-op is for you. 

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MAPPING IS KEY

Mapping your co-op takes it from a handshake agreement to a living - breathing landscape that can aid conservation planning, habitat management planning, and preparation for your next hunt. It can also serve as a meeting place for all- co-op members to provide insight into co-op success and future growth. We provide an overview of how important mapping can be with our friends and conservation partners at Hunterra maps. 

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PUTTING THE PIECES TOGETHER

Putting the pieces together, making the machine run, and stating your local wildlife cooperative take a special blend of skill and determination. We look at what it takes to get co-ops off the ground, maintain your co-op into the future, and how the National Wildlife Cooperative is here to help facilitate the future of wildlife conservation in local communities!

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NAVIGATING CO-OP GOALS: A ROADMAP TO SUCCESS

The initial start-up process of a cooperative can determine its long-term success based on communication and organization. Previously, we talked about how to determine if a wildlife cooperative is right for you. A large part of making this decision is deciding if your goals align with the purpose of the cooperative. That means as a landowner and/or hunter you have to know what your goals are. 

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