Policy Library Archives - Page 32 of 64 - The Wildlife Society

Oil and gas industrial facility in a mountain valley showing habitat disturbance and infrastructure development in wildlife areas.

Conservation, Policy Library

TWS Issue Statement: Oil and Gas Development in the Rocky Mountain West

Group of feral swine foraging on forest ground, showing habitat disturbance caused by invasive wild pigs.

Conservation, Policy Library

TWS Issue Statement: Feral Swine in North America

Group of feral horses standing in open grassland habitat, showing their presence and impact on native ecosystems.

Conservation, Policy Library

TWS Issue Statement: Feral Horses and Burros in North America

Domestic sheep grazing on open rangeland, illustrating the risk of disease transmission between livestock and nearby wildlife populations.

Conservation, Policy Library

TWS and AAWV Joint Issue Statement: Domestic Sheep and Goats Disease Transmission Risk to Wild Sheep

Large python consuming a mammal on forest ground, showing the impact of invasive species on native wildlife ecosystems.

Policy Library

TWS Position Statement: Invasive Species

Wildlife conservation law enforcement vehicles driving along a forest road during a patrol to protect natural habitats and prevent illegal activity.

Conservation, Policy Library

TWS Position Statement: Conservation Law Enforcement

Owl perched on a handler’s gloved hand during a wildlife conservation education program with visitors observing in the background.

Conservation, Policy Library

TWS Position Statement: Conservation Education

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TWS Position Statement: The U.S. Endangered Species Act (RESCINDED)

Wind turbines on a mountain ridge landscape showing renewable energy development in wildlife habita

Conservation, Policy Library

TWS Issue Statement: Impacts of Wind Energy Development on Wildlife and Wildlife Habitat

Large crowd of people walking in a public space, representing human population density and its impact on wildlife habitats and natural ecosystems.

Conservation, Policy Library

TWS Position Statement: Human Populations

Dead fish floating near the surface of water, showing signs of disease and environmental stress in an aquatic ecosystem.

Conservation, Policy Library

TWS Position Statement: Wildlife Disease

Deer skull and antlers lying in dry grass, representing wildlife mortality and the impacts of environmental stress and human–wildlife conflict.

Conservation, Policy Library

TWS Position Statement: Wildlife Damage Management

Speaker presenting at a podium during a public event, representing the use of science and research in wildlife conservation decision-making.

Conservation, Policy Library, Professional Development

TWS Position Statement: The Use of Science in Policy and Management Decisions

Red fox sitting on a rooftop in an urban neighborhood, showing how wildlife adapts to city environments.

Conservation, Policy Library

TWS Position Statement: Urban Wildlife

Conservation, Policy Library

TWS Position Statement: Toxic Chemical Compounds

Gray wolf standing in a forest habitat, representing the importance of protecting wildlife needs and natural ecosystems.

Policy Library

TWS Position Statement: Incorporating Wildlife Needs in Land Management Plans

Forest landscape showing logged area and managed tree growth representing responsible human use of natural resources and sustainable forestry.

Conservation, Policy Library

TWS Position Statement: Responsible Human Use of Wildlife and their Habitats

Policy Library, Position & Issue Statements

The Summer 2026 issue of The Wildlife Professional

LISTEN: Following the Birds: A 30,000-Kilometer Expedition

TWS2026 and the art of conservation

The importance of being idle

Ken Williams wins Aldo Leopold Memorial Award

The August issue of JWM is now available

LISTEN: Tracking elusive fishers in British Columbia forests

Policy Library

TWS Issue Statement: Oil and Gas Development in the Rocky Mountain West

TWS Issue Statement: Feral Swine in North America

TWS Issue Statement: Feral Horses and Burros in North America

TWS and AAWV Joint Issue Statement: Domestic Sheep and Goats Disease Transmission Risk to Wild Sheep

TWS Position Statement: Invasive Species

TWS Position Statement: Conservation Law Enforcement

TWS Position Statement: Conservation Education

TWS Position Statement: The U.S. Endangered Species Act (RESCINDED)

TWS Issue Statement: Impacts of Wind Energy Development on Wildlife and Wildlife Habitat

TWS Position Statement: Human Populations

TWS Position Statement: Wildlife Disease

TWS Position Statement: Wildlife Damage Management

TWS Position Statement: The Use of Science in Policy and Management Decisions

TWS Position Statement: Urban Wildlife

TWS Position Statement: Toxic Chemical Compounds

TWS Position Statement: Incorporating Wildlife Needs in Land Management Plans

TWS Position Statement: Responsible Human Use of Wildlife and their Habitats

TWS Position Statement: Threatened and Endangered Species in the U.S.