Groups Come Together on Polar Bear Hunting
Several aboriginal organizations, local hunters, and territorial and provincial governments in Canada reached a landmark agreement to manage the Southern Hudson Bay polar bear subpopulation. Environment Canada announced the agreement...
Policy Toolkit for Conservation Affairs Network
The Wildlife Society has recently developed and released a Policy Toolkit for its members. Created specifically for TWS’s Conservation Affairs Network, the toolkit provides information and guidance for members who wish...
21st Annual Conference in Pittsburgh, PA
The 21st Annual Conference in Pittsburgh, PA, more than 1,400 wildlife professionals and students are packing their bags for a robust learning, networking and engaging experience! Attendees will notice a...
TWS Supports Duck Stamp Increase
The Wildlife Society, along with 34 other wildlife conservation and sportsmen’s groups, urged Members of Congress to increase the price of the Duck Stamp. Congress is currently considering legislation to...
FWS to Establish Recovery Plan for Endangered Frog
In a lawsuit settlement with the Center for Biological Diversity, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service agreed to restore habitat and reintroduce the endangered, mountain yellow-legged frog (Rana muscosa) in...
New Fact Sheet: Impact of Disease on Bighorn Sheep
TWS members can now access the most current science, management tools, and federal action regarding conservation of bighorn sheep (Ovis canadensis) through a new fact sheet developed and released by...
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Student Conclaves Announced
Five Student Conclaves are hosted by universities from across the United States and Canada annually, each representing a different section of The Wildlife Society. The host institutions have been announced...
Fun in San Francisco
The San Francisco Bay Area Chapter of TWS has recently provided members with several opportunities to learn and engage. Recent events have included a hike to observe Tule Elk at...
Hemorrhagic Virus Threatens Spain’s Amphibians
The world’s amphibians cannot catch a break. Climate change, habitat loss, and the spread of chytrid fungus already contribute to declining populations. Now, a deadly virus is ravaging Spain’s toads...
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