Month: October 2014

October 25, 2014

A New Look at Wildlife.org

Wildlife.org is now your single destination for both TWS and wildlife news! Your Society has taken a major step forward in improving both your experience with our website, and improving...

October 25, 2014

Combating the Rage

Attracting Rabid Bats with Artificial Sound When renowned bat researcher Denny Constantine passed away on May 24, 2014, the wildlife health community lost one of its most prolific researchers. Last...

October 23, 2014

Groups Come Together on Polar Bear Hunting

Several aboriginal organizations, local hunters, and territorial and provincial governments in Canada reached a landmark agreement to manage the Southern Hudson Bay polar bear subpopulation. Environment Canada announced the agreement...

October 23, 2014

Policy Toolkit for Conservation Affairs Network

The Wildlife Society has recently developed and released a Policy Toolkit for its members. Created specifically for TWS’s Conservation Affairs Network, the toolkit provides information and guidance for members who wish...

October 23, 2014

21st Annual Conference in Pittsburgh, PA

The 21st Annual Conference in Pittsburgh, PA, more than 1,400 wildlife professionals and students are packing their bags for a robust learning, networking and engaging experience! Attendees will notice a...

October 21, 2014

TWS Supports Duck Stamp Increase

The Wildlife Society, along with 34 other wildlife conservation and sportsmen’s groups, urged Members of Congress to increase the price of the Duck Stamp.  Congress is currently considering legislation to...

October 21, 2014

FWS to Establish Recovery Plan for Endangered Frog

In a lawsuit settlement with the Center for Biological Diversity, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service agreed to restore habitat and reintroduce the endangered, mountain yellow-legged frog (Rana muscosa) in...

October 21, 2014

New Fact Sheet: Impact of Disease on Bighorn Sheep

TWS members can now access the most current science, management tools, and federal action regarding conservation of bighorn sheep (Ovis canadensis) through a new fact sheet developed and released by...

October 21, 2014

Student Conclaves Announced

Five Student Conclaves are hosted by universities from across the United States and Canada annually, each representing a different section of The Wildlife Society. The host institutions have been announced...

October 21, 2014

Fun in San Francisco

The San Francisco Bay Area Chapter of TWS has recently provided members with several opportunities to learn and engage. Recent events have included a hike to observe Tule Elk at...