Tag: Western Section

May 4, 2017

TWS Western Section offers novel training

For biologists, being in the field doesn’t always mean a walk in the forest. Biologists often find themselves donning a hardhat and going to work on a construction site. Sometimes...

April 17, 2017

TWS Western Conclave brings students to Yosemite

The TWS Western Section Student Conclave was held March 29 – April 2 in Yosemite National Park. University of Nevada, Reno TWS Student Chapter coordinated the event, with assistance from...

November 8, 2016

Western Section meeting includes pika consortium

The Western Section of The Wildlife Society’s Annual Meeting always includes numerous educational and professional development opportunities. The 2017 Annual Meeting, which will take place February 6-10, 2017 at Peppermill...

December 22, 2015

Sex Ratio Skewed in San Diego Bay Sea Turtles

Something’s distorting the sex ratio of sea turtles in San Diego Bay, and researchers aren’t completely sure why. “We found a female bias in the San Diego Bay area,” said...

October 27, 2015

Invasive Plant Makes Hard Work for Small Predators

An invasive beach dune grass that provides safe harbor for rodents may be making life more difficult for small predators in some Northern California coastal ecosystems. Previous studies show that...

October 26, 2015

Western Section to Hold Longest-Running Workshop in January

The Western Section of The Wildlife Society will celebrate the 46th anniversary of its oldest-running workshop in January when it hosts the Natural Resources Communication Workshop. Co-sponsored by the Department...