Category: TWS News

June 7, 2016

The 1,000 provides new student membership benefit

Students who develop strong peer and professional networks may find it easier to land a job following graduation, leveraging those contacts for introductions and information about opportunities. Through The Wildlife...

Ken Williams
June 1, 2016

Thoughts from the Executive Director

In previous communications I have mentioned that our current strategic plan is built around five broad themes, namely the conservation and sustainability of wildlife, TWS leadership in the conservation community,...

June 1, 2016

Sneak preview: 2016 conference symposia part one

Registration for The Wildlife Society’s 23rd Annual Conference in Raleigh, North Carolina, is now open, and the lineup of over 600 educational and training opportunities has been announced. In part...

May 31, 2016

North Carolina is for the birds!

Regardless of whether you are an expert birder or just a backyard bird watcher, North Carolina is a must-visit destination state when it comes to feathered fauna. Few others can...

May 26, 2016

TWS 2016 Conference registration now open!

The Wildlife Society’s 23rd Annual Conference will combine the perfect mix of traditional conference favorites with an exciting assortment of all new events and activities, not to mention a vibrant...

May 25, 2016

Improvements coming to TWS’ Certification Program process

The Wildlife Society is pleased to announce enhancements to its certification program processes that will make the program more user-friendly, streamline review, and enhance benefits to TWS members. TWS staff...

May 16, 2016

A salute to State Wildlife Action Plans from TWS and AFWA presidents

TWS President Gary Potts and AFWA President Dave Chanda discuss the value of State Wildlife Action Plans in the latest issue of The Wildlife Professional. Transforming Conservation Science and Planning...

May 13, 2016

TWS supports delisting, continued monitoring of GYE grizzlies

The Wildlife Society recently submitted comments to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service supporting the agency’s Proposed Rule to remove the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem (GYE) population of grizzly bears (Ursos arctos...

May 9, 2016

Horse and burro coalition creates education materials

The National Horse and Burro Rangeland Management Coalition, currently chaired by The Wildlife Society, has published a series of fact sheets to the coalition’s website. The seven fact sheets provide an overview...

May 5, 2016

President’s Podium: Meeting with the membership

A key part of The Wildlife Society’s Strategic Plan is a commitment to support and encourage Council and staff to visit and interact with student and state/provincial chapters and sections....