Manitoba Chapter Encourages Action on Moose Decline
The moose population of Manitoba, once at a historical high of 45,000 individuals just a few decades ago, is estimated to be at only 20,000 individuals today according to a...
New Award to Recognize Leadership in Climate Adaptation
The National Fish, Wildlife, and Plants Climate Adaptation Strategy recently called for nominations for the Climate Adaptation Leadership Award for Natural Resources. This is a brand new award that will...
Conservation Reserve Program Celebrates 30 Years
The Conservation Reserve Program (CRP), one of the most successful private land conservation programs in American history, celebrated its 30th anniversary this month with a day-long showcase of achievements. CRP...
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BLM Supports Wildlife with Horse Gather in Oregon
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) recently initiated a horse gather at the Beaty Butte Herd Management Area (HMA) in southern Oregon in an attempt to rein in the herd’s...
MN Chapter Meets with Governor’s Office Regarding Moose
In the spring of 2015, Governor of Minnesota Mark Dayton made the controversial decision to halt the use of GPS radio collars on moose (Alces alces) populations by state agencies...
Delmarva Fox Squirrel Removed from Endangered Species List
One of the first subspecies to be listed as federally endangered over 45 years ago has made its way back from the brink of extinction, thanks in large part to...
TWS Supports Wildfire Disaster Funding Act
The Wildlife Society recently signed-on to a letter in support of the Wildfire Disaster Funding Act (WDFA) (S. 235, H.R. 167), a bipartisan bill aimed at dealing with the difficult...
TWS Symposium Looks at Regulated Use of Wildlife
TWS’ annual conference addressed several issues the wildlife profession will face in the coming years. During the day-long symposium event Wildlife Conservation’s Dilemma: Fur, Feather, Fins, Steel, and People, speakers...
Sportsmen’s Bill Moves on After Markup
The House Natural Resources Committee held a heated day of public land bill markups on October 8. The most notable of these markups occurred for the Sportsmen’s Heritage and Recreational...
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