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Human-wildlife conflict

A close-up of a large vulture soaring with outstretched wings, showing detailed brown and black feathers, against a blurred green and rocky background

A new DNA weapon takes on wildlife criminals

Feral and free-ranging cats sitting outdoors, illustrating their impact on native wildlife and local ecosystems.

TWS Issue Statement: Feral and Free-Ranging Domestic Cats

Close-up of a hunting rifle with mounted scope resting on grass, used for regulated wildlife management and conservation hunting.

TWS Position Statement: The Role of Firearms in Wildlife Conservation and Management in North America

Cattle grazing on open rangeland at sunset, showing how livestock management shares landscapes with native wildlife and natural habitats.

TWS Position Statement: Rangeland Livestock Grazing

American bison grazing behind a wire fence in open grassland, illustrating wildlife confinement and restricted migration.

TWS Issue Statement: Confinement of Wild Ungulates within High Fences

Young female deer grassy field

TWS Issue Statement: Baiting and Supplemental Feeding of Game Wildlife Species

Pack of gray wolves moving through snowy forest habitat representing wolf restoration and ecosystem balance in protected wilderness areas.

TWS Issues Statement: Wolf Restoration and Management in the Contiguous United States

Oil and gas industrial facility in a mountain valley showing habitat disturbance and infrastructure development in wildlife areas.

TWS Issue Statement: Oil and Gas Development in the Rocky Mountain West

Group of feral swine foraging on forest ground, showing habitat disturbance caused by invasive wild pigs.

TWS Issue Statement: Feral Swine in North America

Group of feral horses standing in open grassland habitat, showing their presence and impact on native ecosystems.

TWS Issue Statement: Feral Horses and Burros in North America

Domestic sheep grazing on open rangeland, illustrating the risk of disease transmission between livestock and nearby wildlife populations.

TWS and AAWV Joint Issue Statement: Domestic Sheep and Goats Disease Transmission Risk to Wild Sheep

Large herd of antelope grazing in open grassland, representing wildlife population control and ecosystem management.

TWS Position Statement: Wildlife Fertility Control

Dead fish floating near the surface of water, showing signs of disease and environmental stress in an aquatic ecosystem.

TWS Position Statement: Wildlife Disease

Deer skull and antlers lying in dry grass, representing wildlife mortality and the impacts of environmental stress and human–wildlife conflict.

TWS Position Statement: Wildlife Damage Management

Red fox sitting on a rooftop in an urban neighborhood, showing how wildlife adapts to city environments.

TWS Position Statement: Urban Wildlife

Forest landscape showing logged area and managed tree growth representing responsible human use of natural resources and sustainable forestry.

TWS Position Statement: Responsible Human Use of Wildlife and their Habitats