Category: TWS News

September 27, 2017

Students receive career advice from agency experts

There are many agencies that hire wildlife biologists for a variety of different positions, but how do students get their foot in the door at these agencies? During two sessions,...

September 26, 2017

TWS members toast Kessler as new Aldo Leopold awardee

Conference attendees and past recipients celebrated Wini Kessler on Monday as this year’s recipient of the Aldo Leopold Memorial Award. A certified wildlife biologist from British Columbia and a TWS...

September 26, 2017

Wildlifers WOWed by diversity in the field

A packed room of wildlifers, both women and men, turned out at the Hyatt Regency Albuquerque on Monday night for the Women of Wildlife (WOW) Networking Event at TWS’ 24th...

September 26, 2017

TWS thanks The 1,000 members at annual reception

Members of The 1,000 gathered Monday evening at the historic Hotel Andaluz for an annual reception to thank them for their commitment to The Wildlife Society. “These are folks who...

September 25, 2017

Networking at an Albuquerque block party: An opening event

Perfect 70-degree weather, food, drinks and excited wildlifers ready for fun and learning made for a fantastic opening night last night in Albuquerque, N.M. Some attendees sat down at tables...

September 25, 2017

Resume workshops teach students to play up their strengths

Translating your valuable experiences and qualifications onto a page that determines your career prospects can be daunting. But The Wildlife Society has students covered at its Annual Conference in Albuquerque...

September 24, 2017

Plenary urges wildlife professionals to embrace diversity

Meeting in a historic crossroads of native communities and settlers, The Wildlife Society opened its Annual Conference on Sunday with a crucial conversation on culture and conservation. “It was instilled...

September 24, 2017

TWS President Bruce Thompson says the Society’s come a long way in a year

The Bureau of Land Management is signing on with The Wildlife Society as a premier partner, CEO Ed Thompson announced on Sunday at the annual TWS members meeting. The BLM...

September 20, 2017

TWS artist to exhibit wildlife pieces at upcoming conference

Gail Tunberg is not only a retired biologist, longtime member of The Wildlife Society and New Mexico local. She’s also a painter who’s been capturing the spirit of animals through...

September 19, 2017

Read the September issue of the Wildlife Society Bulletin

Volume 41.3 is now published online. The issue features five Tools and Technology articles and 18 Original Articles. Featured in this issue are: What Should Go in a Wildlife Professional’s...