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Following Aldo Leopold’s death in April 1948, The Wildlife Society established an award medal in his memory to recognize individuals who have demonstrated “distinguished services of undoubted significance to the cause of wildlife conservation.” It is our highest honor. This […]

As part of our 75th Anniversary celebration, each issue of The Wildlifer features articles on the history of the Society. TWS President Paul Krausman sent me a note he received from Past President Bill Crawford. Bill sent the note to Paul […]

So far this year, wildfires have burned almost 9 million acres and destroyed over 4000 structures (many of them homes) across the United States, amid warnings from climate scientists that fire frequency will increase in the American West as the […]

Following Aldo Leopold’s death in April 1948, The Wildlife Society established an award medal in his memory to recognize individuals who have demonstrated “distinguished services of undoubted significance to the cause of wildlife conservation.” It is our highest honor. This […]

Sweet Success on our 75th Anniversary With more than 1900 attendees, The Wildlife Society Annual Conference was one of the largest in terms of attendees in its 19 year history.  In terms of content, it was the largest conference we ever […]

TWS was proud to honor many distinguished members during the 19th Annual Conference. Our congratulations to this year’s award winners! Student Chapter of the Year Presented to the outstanding student chapter to encourage and recognize exceptional achievements. California University of Pennsylvania […]

TWS Council met October 11-13, 2012 during the 19th Annual Conference in Portland, Oregon. In addition to many discussions Council took the following actions: Council approved the following three Technical Reviews for publication and distribution: The North American Model of Wildlife […]

Now Available: The Newly Revised Human Dimensions of Wildlife Management The Wildlife Society and Johns Hopkins University Press are pleased to announce the release of the new book Human Dimensions of Wildlife Management, edited by Daniel J. Decker, Shawn J. […]

Department of Energy Urged to Prioritize Sustainable Biomass Production On October 2, TWS and partners sent a letter to Valerie Reed, Acting Director for the U.S. Department of Energy Biomass Program, urging her to consider greater inclusion of sustainability for […]

Ian McTaggart-Cowan: The Legacy of a Pioneering Biologist, Educator and Conservationist This tribute publication to Ian McTaggart-Cowan, the first Canadian President of TWS (1950-51), and recipient of the Aldo Leopold Memorial Medal in 1970, is a valuable documentation of the […]

We make a living by what we get, we make a life by what we give. — Winston Churchill According to Webster’s Ninth New Collegiate Dictionary, a mentor is defined as a “trusted counselor or guide.” Mentors are extremely important to […]

Florida Reports Increase in Loggerhead Nests (Tampa Bay Newspapers) Loggerhead sea turtle nesting was near a 24-year high along Florida beaches this year, according to data compiled by Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission researchers. The loggerhead is listed federally […]

Election Day is nearing and as is the case in many years, several states have conservation initiatives on the ballot. In Wyoming, voters will decide whether or not to enshrine hunting, fishing, and trapping rights into the state constitution.  Thirteen […]

The 11th Conference of the Parties (COP11) to the UN Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) was conducted from October 8-19 in Hyderabad, India. One of the biggest announcements of the meeting was a pledge by developed nations to double their […]

On October 15, international conservation groups and primate experts released a report revealing the 25 most endangered species of primates.  According to the report, the listed species of monkeys, apes, and lemurs are at risk of extinction and need immediate […]

Senate Urging Extended Hunting Season for Resident Canada Geese to Control Nuisance (Chambersburg Public Opinion) The Pennsylvania Senate is urging the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to extend the hunting season for resident Canada geese in Pennsylvania. Resident geese have […]

TWS Coalitions include organizations with which TWS shares common ground in advancing different policy initiatives. Adaptation Coalition A loose coalition of groups who have all adopted the adaptation principles related to climate change legislation. American Wildlife Conservation Partners (AWCP) A […]

TWS Partners have established a formal Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Society to work cooperatively toward advancing policy and conservation initiatives. Australasian Wildlife Management Society The Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) establishes an affiliation agreement between TWS and the AWMS. […]

TWS Sections: Canadian, Central Mountains and Plains, North Central, Northeast, Northwest, Southeastern, Southwest, Western TWS Chapters: Alabama, Alaska, Alberta, Arizona, Arkansas, British Columbia, California (Central Coast, North Coast, Sacramento-Shasta, San Francisco, San Joaquin, Southern California), Colorado, Connecticut (New England Chapter), […]