Tag: wildlife services

On Sep. 13, the House Natural Resources Committee held the markup for the Sportsmen’s Heritage and Recreational Enhancement Act, or SHARE Act (H.R. 3668). The legislative package was voted out...

David Calandro, a member of the TWS Missouri Chapter and USDA Wildlife Services employee, was named National Conservation Youth Leader by the National Wildlife Federation in June. The award recognizes...

Early bird pre-registration for this year’s conference is now open! Register by June 30 to save an additional $50. All registration prices will increase $50 on July 1. And don’t...

Growing up to 4.5 feet in length, the invasive Argentine black and white tegu is the largest species of tegu lizard. It eats a variety of both plants and animals...

The waters of Maine’s Lake Auburn were renowned for being pristine. Surrounded by fields, forests and the grassy campus of Central Maine Community College, the 2,260-acre lake above the towns...

The U.S. Air Force’s A-10 Thunderbolt is a special military aircraft, designed for close air support of friendly ground troops, low-level quick-action against enemy ground troops, and engaging armored vehicles. ...

The small Indian mongoose (Herpestes auropunctatus) was introduced to Puerto Rico during the 19th century to control rats on sugar cane plantations. Since then, this invasive species has become not...

In Dec. 2016, the Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commission (CPW) approved two predator management plans in the state – the Piceance Basin Predator Management Plan and Upper Arkansas River Predator...

Hannah O’Malley, AWB® and TWS-Illinois Chapter member, has been selected as the 2016 Eastern Region Wildlife Specialist of the Year in the USDA’s Wildlife Services program.  O’Malley has been a...

The National Women’s History Project, founded in 1980, is a nonprofit educational organization committed to recognizing and celebrating the diverse and significant historical accomplishments. Each March, the group highlights the accomplishments...