Tag: Native Americans

March 10, 2021

RAWA offers tribes major increase in conservation dollars

Passing the Recovering America’s Wildlife Act could be significant for state wildlife conservation efforts, but it could be transformative for tribal programs, drastically increasing the federal funds they currently receive....

August 16, 2018

Native Americans used fire to hunt bison

Looking back 1,000 years, researchers have found that Native Americans used fire to help them hunt bison (Bison bison), a fact they say can provide insight into fire management today....

May 24, 2018

Native American students selected for USFS research program

The Native American Research Assistantship Program begins its fourth year, a program made possible by the Premier Partner relationship between the U.S. Forest Service and The Wildlife Society. The Research...

December 13, 2017

Wildlifer recognized for promoting native diversity

Nominations for the Diversity Award will be accepted through May 1. Click on the link above to visit the Diversity Award webpage, or visit www.wildlife.org/awards to learn more about all TWS awards....

May 2, 2017

Native Americans to begin USFS projects this summer

The Native American Research Assistantship Program begins its third year, a program made possible by the Premier Partner relationship between the U.S. Forest Service and The Wildlife Society. The Research...

November 19, 2015

Partnering with Tribal Conservation Units to Mentor Interns

Wisconsin’s rich and vibrant network of Native American communities are committed to promoting the ecological sustainability of Wisconsin’s natural landscapes. To support that goal by developing the next generation of...