Author: Dana Kobilinsky

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...

May 24, 2018

Cleveland culture: Zoos and aquariums to visit during the conference

Ohio is home to some of the best-rated zoos in the country, and a trip to the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo when you are in town is sure to exceed your...

May 23, 2018

Idaho will issue a single grizzly tag this fall

A limited grizzly bear (Ursus arctos horribilis) hunt near Yellowstone National Park was recently approved by the Idaho Fish and Game Commission. The state will provide one randomly-selected Idaho resident...

May 23, 2018

Pacific marten populations face extinction

The Pacific marten (Martes caurina) is a mysterious little predator that lurks in remote slivers of dense forests in coastal Oregon and northern California. But researchers warn populations may vanish...

May 22, 2018

Riders remain in 2019 National Defense Authorization Act

The 2019 National Defense Authorization Act (H.R. 5515) made it through the May 9 House Armed Service Committee markup hearing with some policy riders that could affect federal wildlife management...

May 22, 2018

WSB: High-severity forest fires provide diverse habitat

High-severity forest fires create a mix of trees and habitat for different species, according to new research, upending previous assumptions that held that these large, hot fires resulted in conversion...

May 21, 2018

Interior and environment appropriations bill released

The House Appropriations Subcommittee on Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies voted last week on a 2019 spending package that would keep overall funding at this year’s levels but change the...

May 21, 2018

WSB: Which wildlife-friendly fences work for pronghorn?

During a 2003 radio telemetry study, researchers inside helicopters took photographs of pronghorn (Antilocapra americana) capture events. After reviewing the photos, they were surprised to find a pronghorn doe missing...

May 21, 2018

CSU Chapter sets new goals

The following student chapter news was included in the Spring 2018 newsletter of the Central Mountains and Plains Section of The Wildlife Society. Photos of student chapter activities are also...

May 18, 2018

Stu-Pro Networking Event and more return for 2018 conference

The Student-Professional Networking Event returns to this year’s conference schedule by popular demand after being notably missed in Albuquerque. It will take place on Tuesday evening from 7:30-9:30. Other great...