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Western Ecosystems Trip Report
University of Wyoming – TWS Western Ecosystems Trip Report Department of Zoology and Physiology University of Wyoming Student Chapter of the Wildlife Society May 16, 2017 Thank you for supporting...
Outdoor recreation on rise, but hunting and fishing falter
More Americans are recreating outdoors than 10 years ago, according to a recent report, and that trend is expected to continue its decades-long climb. Nature viewing activities are among the...
Zinke issues first orders as Secretary of the Interior
In Ryan Zinke’s first week as Secretary of the Interior, he addressed his staff to discuss his plans for the department and issued his first secretarial orders. Zinke’s priorities for...
Following tracks to steer grizzlies from trains
An increase in train collisions with grizzly bears over the past 20 years in Canadian national parks has pushed researchers to look for possible causes. In a collaborative effort between...
The 2016 TWS Annual Conference: A student’s perspective
As many of you likely know, this year’s Annual Conference for The Wildlife Society was held in Raleigh, NC from October 15-19. The University of Maine sent five undergraduates, and...
What you missed at TWS’ 23rd Annual Conference
There is one toss-up question left to win the match at The Wildlife Society’s Annual Quiz Bowl competition in Raleigh, N.C. You’re in the audience sitting with other students and...
Thoughts from the Executive Director
In the last several months I have discussed progress the Society has made on some of our strategic themes, including partnerships, publications, communications and finances. These themes are highlighted in...
Field trips: 24,000 specimens, hundreds of living animals, and more
This year in Raleigh, North Carolina, TWS is offering more than 600 educational opportunities to conference attendees. Among the most engaging of these opportunities are five of the best field...
TWS welcomes new policy interns
The Wildlife Society’s Government Affairs & Partnerships program has welcomed two new interns to the TWS headquarters. Jennifer Becar moved to the east coast from Corvallis, Oregon to pursue TWS’...
Thoughts from the Executive Director
In previous communications I have mentioned that our current strategic plan is built around five broad themes, namely the conservation and sustainability of wildlife, TWS leadership in the conservation community,...