Category: TWS News

August 17, 2015

Request for 2015 – 2016 TWS Committees Volunteers

One of the primary responsibilities of the TWS President is to appoint all of our committee volunteers that help make important decisions for TWS, such as selecting our award recipients....

August 13, 2015

Amazing Networking Opportunity for Wildlife Professionals, Students

Following last year’s TWS Annual Conference in Pittsburgh, more than 88% of our surveyed attendees reported that the slate of networking opportunities at the conference increased or strengthened their network...

August 12, 2015

Hot Off the Wire: Conference News ‘n Notes

Every week through early October, we’ll be bringing you the hottest news about this year’s conference, keeping you up-to-date and prepared as we approach Oct. 17-21 in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Here’s...

Students at Bemidji State University
August 10, 2015

Member Drives Launch of Wildlife Biology Major at BSU

Bemidji State University, a wooded, lake-side campus, sits amidst mixed deciduous hardwood forests of Minnesota, boreal forest, and prairies and aspen park land, which students take advantage of for snowmobiling,...

Winnipeg Convention Centre
August 6, 2015

TWS Conference: Can’t-Miss Things to do in Winnipeg

Between the exciting opportunities offered by TWS and the wide variety of tourist attractions in Manitoba, this year’s Annual Conference in Winnipeg will not fall short in the activities category....

Winnipeg Ignite
August 5, 2015

Ignite TWS Conference: Pete Butchko

“Enlighten us, but make it quick.” — Ignite Imagine that you’re about to present a talk that shares your passion about a personal or professional wildlife-related experience to over 300...

July 31, 2015

Recreation Opportunities for Conference Attendees

For wildlifers who enjoy fishing or bird hunting, this year’s TWS Annual Conference in Winnipeg could be the perfect opportunity to land a trophy walleye or bag any number of...

New council members
July 30, 2015

Election Results: Meet the New TWS Council Members

The results are in from this year’s TWS Council elections: Congratulations to John McDonald, Mike Conner, Fidel Hernández and Art Rodgers! All four of them will be installed at the...

Winnipeg Ignite
July 22, 2015

Ignite TWS Conference: Brent Rudolph

“Enlighten us, but make it quick.” — Ignite Imagine that you’re about to present a talk that shares your passion about a personal or professional wildlife-related experience to over 300...

Winnipeg Convention Centre
July 20, 2015

Pre-Conference Wildlife Immobilization Course Offered

The Canadian Association of Zoo and Wildlife Veterinarians will be conducting a three-day wildlife immobilization course immediately prior to the start of the TWS Annual Conference this October. Operated independently...