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March 14, 2017

National Wildlife Refuge System celebrates 114th birthday

The National Wildlife Refuge System is celebrating its 114th Birthday on Mar. 14. On this date in 1903, President Teddy Roosevelt signed an executive order to establish Pelican Island in...

August 22, 2016

Long-time TWS member celebrates 100th birthday

John Craighead, a member of The Wildlife Society since 1951, celebrated his 100th birthday on Aug. 14. Craighead, who was born in Washington D.C., moved to out west with his...