Budget hearing: Wild horses and burros a priority for BLM
As the appropriations season for fiscal year (FY) 2017 ramps up in Washington, Congressional subcommittees in both the House and Senate are holding hearings to discuss and dissect the President’s...
TWS lobbies for increased funding for wildlife professionals
The Wildlife Society’s mission – to inspire, empower and enable wildlife professionals – hinges upon securing resources that wildlife professionals need to carry out their work of science-based management and...
Virginia Chapter meets to discuss collaboration and certification
The Virginia Chapter of The Wildlife Society held their annual meeting Feb. 23–24, where members discussed the role TWS plays in facilitating networking, mentorship and professional development. TWS Government Affairs...
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New framework released for addressing invasive species
If you forestall an invasion before it proliferates and spreads, you can anticipate impacts and protect lands and waters – that’s the foundation of a report released by the Department...
President’s budget requests funds for conservation programs
This past Tuesday, the Obama administration released its eighth and final budget request. The Executive budget proposal is the first step of the annual federal budgeting process, which will continue...
Opportunity to support wildlife conservation funding
As an active member of the Teaming With Wildlife Coalition steering committee, The Wildlife Society encourages TWS members to attend the Teaming With Wildlife Fly-In on March 1-2, 2016, in...
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British Columbia unveils deal regarding coastal rainforest
After 10 years of negotiations between government, private, and aboriginal groups, British Columbia has announced a deal regarding the management of a large area of rainforest along its coastline. The...
Mining deemed threat to Sage-Grouse; millions of acres withdrawn
In September 2015 the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service decided to refrain from listing the greater sage-grouse (Centrocercus urophasianus) under the Endangered Species Act. The decision was based in part...
Bipartisan Sportsmen’s Act Passed by Senate Committee
On Capitol Hill, Congress is at work on a set of bills that will impact recreational hunting, fishing, shooting, and other outdoor activities. The Senate Committee on Environment and Public...
