Tag: Washington

January 27, 2023

Pygmy rabbits face a giant challenge

Pygmy rabbits’ size isn’t the only thing about them that’s tiny. The population of this endangered species is tiny, too, and the growing risk of wildfire in the sagebrush landscapes...

A cat and a raccoon cross paths at night in Washington, D.C.
January 25, 2023

Outdoor D.C. cats put themselves and others in danger

Letting pet cats spend time outdoors can put them at risk for contracting diseases, while simultaneously causing harm to wildlife and the ecosystem. This finding came out of a larger...

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December 2, 2022

Nutritional ecology workshop polishes unique skills

While a lot of wildlife research often requires vegetation surveys or other nutrition-related information, many wildlifers don’t have the background or experience to know how to collect, analyze and interpret...

November 7, 2022

Wildfires change the deer-predator game

Deer may take advantage of burned forests in the summer, but they avoid burned areas with deep snow in the winter to reduce risk from the cougars that prey on...

October 19, 2022

Meet our sponsors—Part 2!

The Wildlife Society’s Annual Conference would not be possible without the support of our sponsors and year-round partners. We’d like to thank our sponsors listed below. Please take a moment to check...

October 18, 2022

Meet our sponsors!

The Wildlife Society’s Annual Conference would not be possible without the support of our sponsors and year-round partners. We’d like to thank our sponsors listed below. Please take a moment to check...

September 22, 2022

Travel grant recipients prepare for exciting conference

Fourteen students and early career professionals have received travel grants to attend the upcoming annual TWS conference in Spokane, Washington, many of whom have never attended a TWS conference in...

July 13, 2022

Learn the art of storytelling at upcoming August TWS workshop

The Wildlife Society’s Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Awareness Working Group is hosting a free two-day virtual storytelling workshop for 25 wildlifers in August 2022. The exact date will be announced...

June 24, 2022

TWS Annual Conference Registration now OPEN!

Join us in Spokane, Washington, November 6-10 for our first in-person conference since 2019! Click the button below to register for The Wildlife Society’s 29th Annual Conference! Early registration closes...

June 7, 2022

Washington investigates wolf deaths

The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife is investigating the deaths of four wolves found in Northeast Washington. Stevens County deputies reported finding the wolves near the Canadian border in...