Indiana Courts Rule on High-Fence Deer Hunting
The Indiana Court of Appeals ruled that the Indiana Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) does not have the authority to ban high-fence deer hunting. Conservation groups cite concerns about the...
Logo Contest for the 2016 Annual Conference Kicks Off
The North Carolina Chapter of The Wildlife Society seeks entries for a logo to represent The Wildlife Society’s 23rd Annual Conference to be held in Raleigh, North Carolina in October,...
Senate Votes to Approve Keystone XL Pipeline
After three weeks of lengthy debate, the Senate voted 62-36 to approve S. 1, a bill allowing construction of the Keystone XL oil pipeline by TransCanada. The pipeline would carry...
Cat Disease Detected in Minks and Muskrats
Don’t let the nickname “cat disease” fool you. A recent study in Champaign, Ill. shows toxoplasmosis, a disease spread by cats, is prevalent in semiaquatic mammals, minks (Neovison vison) and...
Spring Bear Hunt in Ontario Yields Lower Numbers
The Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry decided to reinitiate a spring bear hunt due to growing public safety concerns about the large population in the province – estimated...
Fin Whales and Other Baleens Hear Sounds with Their Bones
Fin whales and other baleen species may not hear each other’s calls through their ears — they may feel it in their bones, according to a new study. “Bone conduction...
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The Wildlife Society’s flagship leadership training program, the Leadership Institute, is now accepting applications for its Class of 2015! Ten to fifteen early-career professionals will receive leadership training, mentoring, and...
TWS Comments on Feral Swine Environmental Impact
The Wildlife Society’s Wildlife Damage Management Working Group has submitted comments to APHIS’s environmental impact statement on feral swine damage management. Feral swine are a destructive invasive species, which poses...
Call for Contributed Papers and Posters
22nd Annual Conference of The Wildlife Society Winnipeg, Manitoba ♦ October 17-21, 2015 Deadline: April 24, 2015, 11:59 pm CST To Begin your Submission Click Here The Wildlife Society will...
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