Category: TWS News

October 12, 2018

Ending the conference on a high note in Cleveland

From the sessions and talks to the workshops, plenaries and field trips, over 1,650 conference attendees learned a week-long array of wildlife knowledge and networked with their peers at the...

October 11, 2018

Plenary speakers look to future wildlife concerns

At its 25th Annual Conference, The Wildlife Society is celebrating the conservation successes we’ve achieved, but that doesn’t mean the work is done. As speakers took the stage at the...

October 11, 2018

Humboldt State University brings back Quiz Bowl champion title

It was 2015 the last time Humboldt State University took home the Quiz Bowl championship title. But at this year’s Quiz Bowl championships at the annual TWS conference in Cleveland,...

October 10, 2018

Seeking funds in new places

With funding for wildlife uncertain and conservation needs on the rise, conservation organizations are on the lookout for new sources to keep their efforts alive. Where will these dollars come...

October 10, 2018

Students take advantage of networking opportunity

Conferences are a great way for students to get advice and guidance from experienced professionals, but sometimes it’s hard for students to know where to start. This year’s Student-Professional Networking...

October 9, 2018

Members discuss range of issues at annual meeting

Digging into the TWS archives, Southeastern Section Representative Mike Conner discovered that back in 1938, membership dues were $5. That may not sound like much now, but adjusted for inflation,...

October 9, 2018

Wini Kessler: A pioneer for women in wildlife

Like Aldo Leopold, this year’s Aldo Leopold Memorial Award winner Wini Kessler finds important lessons from what seem like mundane events. But unlike Leopold, Kessler, a member of The Wildlife...

October 9, 2018

Wildlifers rock out at Rock Hall Opening Event

Madonna’s “Like a Prayer” played in the background as wildlifers swarmed into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Monday evening, ready to delve into the history of rock ’n’...

October 9, 2018

TWS Council: Good news and opportunities

It was a session of good news and new opportunities as the TWS Council met Saturday and Sunday for its regular annual meeting at the Annual Conference in Cleveland. The...

October 8, 2018

Success stories show value of conservation efforts

Wildlife conservation faces challenges around the world, but conservationists can celebrate several important success stories. That is the theme of this year’s annual conference, TWS’s 25th annual conference, and it...