Tag: TWS2016

October 17, 2016

A student-professional networking night at the museum

Students from universities throughout the country and wildlife professionals working in a wide range of organizations, including agencies, nonprofits and others mingled and met over desserts and drinks at the...

October 16, 2016

Opening plenary calls on wildlife professionals to forge collaborations

The Wildlife Society’s Annual Conference in Raleigh, North Carolina, kicked off Sunday morning with a plenary symposium on the future of conservation through partnerships. TWS President Gary Potts has made...

October 16, 2016

It’s all good news at the TWS members meeting

It’s been a successful year for TWS and this years’ TWS Annual Conference in Raleigh, North Carolina, is off to a great start. At the Sunday morning TWS Membership Meeting,...

October 16, 2016

What would Aldo Leopold think of our profession?

If Aldo Leopold were alive today, what would he think of the wildlife profession? This was the topic the 2017 Aldo Leopold winner and keynote speaker Jim Nichols addressed Sunday...

October 3, 2016

Discover biodiversity in North Carolina Sandhills

The Sandhills are an inland habitat type, characterized by rolling hills capped by deep coarse sands. Wedged between the Coastal Plain and Piedmont regions of North and South Carolina and...

September 27, 2016

Field Trip: Behind the scenes with 20,000 mammal specimens

Still thinking about a field trip during the 2016 TWS Annual Conference? Here’s your chance to gain an in-depth experience at the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences. Conference Quick...

September 23, 2016

Field Trip: Meet alligators, boa constrictors, flying squirrels and more!

Attendees of TWS 2016, if you haven’t yet registered for a field trip, consider experiencing the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences up close and personal. Conference Quick Hits: TWS...

September 22, 2016

Raleigh keynote summons Partners for Conservation

The last day of this year’s Annual Conference in Raleigh will begin with a special keynote session, Public-Private Partnerships for Conservation. Sponsored by the Partners for Fish and Wildlife Program,...

August 17, 2016

North Carolina chapter seeks sustainability at Annual Conference

With an expected turnout of 1,800-2,000 people, the largest gathering of wildlife professionals in North America will draw attendees from across the continent. In an effort to offset impacts of...

August 16, 2016

The eastern band of Cherokee Indians: A story of resilience

Did you know the grouse taught the turkey to gobble? Well, the grouse tried to teach the turkey to shout, but the turkey got so excited to share his new...