TWS updates position statement on lead ammunition
The Wildlife Society’s Council renewed and updated the organization’s Lead in Hunting Ammunition and Fishing Tackle position statement that was due to expire later this year. “The Wildlife Society has...
USFWS plans to expand hunting and fishing in 19 refuges
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has announced proposed plans to expand hunting and fishing opportunities in 19 national wildlife refuges across 54,000 acres, while also proposing measures to limit...
House passes the Recovering America’s Wildlife Act
The U.S. House of Representatives adopted legislation aimed at ensuring the future of U.S. fish and wildlife conservation funding in a Tuesday evening bipartisan vote. In a press release commending...
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Climate change drives new proposed rule for experimental populations
The U.S. Department of the Interior is proposing a new Endangered Species Act rule that would permit the introduction of experimental populations of listed species beyond their historical range. The...
USFWS to review ESA protections for several species
In a recent flurry of Endangered Species Act species-specific updates, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced it is reviewing the listing status of several species, including the wolverine, the...
Neotropical migrant projects receive $21M in grants
Through the Neotropical Migratory Bird Conservation Act, 28 conservation projects in 18 countries across the Americas will receive $21 million in federal grants and matching funds, the U.S. Fish and...
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TWS releases new and improved policy toolkit
The Wildlife Society’s Conservation Affairs Network has an updated resource to help its members advocate for policies that support the work of the wildlife profession. TWS’ Government Affairs Program released...
TWS supports ITEK in federal policymaking
Guided by the Native Peoples’ Wildlife Management Working Group, The Wildlife Society recently provided suggestions to implement Indigenous Traditional Ecological Knowledge in U.S. federal policy making. Indigenous Traditional Ecological Knowledge...
TWS advocates for robust USDA appropriations in FY 2023
The Wildlife Society is requesting that Congress provide robust funding in Fiscal Year 2023 for U.S. Department of Agriculture programs that support wildlife professionals and their work. The House and...