Category: TWS News

May 4, 2017

TWS Western Section offers novel training

For biologists, being in the field doesn’t always mean a walk in the forest. Biologists often find themselves donning a hardhat and going to work on a construction site. Sometimes...

May 2, 2017

Native Americans to begin USFS projects this summer

The Native American Research Assistantship Program begins its third year, a program made possible by the Premier Partner relationship between the U.S. Forest Service and The Wildlife Society. The Research...

May 1, 2017

The May/June issue of The Wildlife Professional

The lesser prairie chicken faces an uncertain future despite efforts of conservationists and wildlife biologists in five states. This issue of The Wildlife Professional looks at range-wide conservation plans in Colorado, New...

April 28, 2017

TWS endorses AFWA recommendations for 2018 Farm Bill

On Apr. 20, The Wildlife Society sent a letter in support of the Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies’ (AFWA) Policy Priorities for the 2018 Farm Bill to AFWA President Nick...

April 27, 2017

Conference plenary speakers to discuss shifts in cultural diversity

Pre-registration for TWS’ 24th Annual Conference opens May 15. Visit twsconference.org for more information. An increasingly important part of wildlife conservation today involves incorporating knowledge from different cultures, whether it...

April 20, 2017

Opening up the conversation on pollinators at the TWS conference

September will be here before you know it, and as summer transitions into fall, The Wildlife Society will be hosting its 24th Annual Conference in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Over the...

April 20, 2017

Cal U Student Chapter hosts record fundraiser

The California University of Pennsylvania Student Chapter of The Wildlife Society celebrated its 20th anniversary with its largest fundraiser ever. “It was kind of a big milestone for our club,”...

April 18, 2017

2017 TWS Council candidates announced

The Nominating Committee of The Wildlife Society announces the candidates for upcoming vacancies on TWS Council. Additional nominees for these positions may be submitted by any Voting Member in good...

April 17, 2017

TWS Western Conclave brings students to Yosemite

The TWS Western Section Student Conclave was held March 29 – April 2 in Yosemite National Park. University of Nevada, Reno TWS Student Chapter coordinated the event, with assistance from...

April 12, 2017

TWS names Ed Thompson executive director and CEO

The Wildlife Society has named Ed Thompson as its next executive director and chief executive officer. Thompson, who currently serves as chief operating officer of the Society, will take over...