Is massive bird die-off in New Mexico linked to wildfires?
Biologists say an “unprecedented” number of migratory birds are dying in New Mexico, and they aren’t sure why. But they have an inkling it may have something ...
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TWS section and chapter meetings in January
The Wildlife Society’s sections, chapters and working groups hold meetings and workshops throughout the year. The following meetings are currently scheduled in ...
New Mexico approves ban on cougar trapping
The New Mexico State Game Commission has approved a ban on cougar (Puma concolor) trapping. The changes are for the 2020-2024 seasons and will be revisited in four ...
New Mexico agency proposes trapping regulation changes
Updated trapping regulations released by the New Mexico Department of Game and Fish last month would require participation in trapper education programs, limit ...
Students walk in Aldo Leopold’s footsteps
Born from the dreams and ambitions of TWS members Robert Brewer and Daryl Ratajczak, the Student Wildlands Adventure Program (SWAP) completed its third consecutive ...
Record number of Mexican wolf pups cross-fostered in wild
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service says 12 Mexican wolf (Canis lupus baileyi) pups were cross-fostered into the wild this year — the highest number ever in a ...
Mexican wolf kills rise sharply
The number of cows and calves killed by Mexican gray wolves (Canis lupus baileyi) is rising dramatically this year. Federal reports show the wolves were blamed for ...
ENMU Student Chapter wins big at AZ/NM Chapter meeting
The Eastern New Mexico University Student Chapter of The Wildlife Society had a very successful experience at the joint annual meeting of the Arizona and New Mexico ...
New Mexico legislation would limit trapping on public lands
New legislation to limit trapping on state and federal public lands in New Mexico has been advanced by the state legislature’s House Energy & Natural ...
TWS member wins award for student exchange program
Daryl Ratajczak, TWS member and wildlife biologist for the U.S. Forest Service, received the Southwest section (Region 3) of the U.S. Forest Service’s Gifford ...