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The Wildlife Society

For more than 75 years, The Wildlife Society has been influencing the future of wildlife and wild places for the benefit of generations to come.

Founded in 1937, the organization’s mission is “To inspire, empower, and enable wildlife professionals to sustain wildlife populations and habitats through science-based management and conservation.” The Wildlife Society enhances our members’ networking and learning opportunities, professional and career development, and provides numerous ways for them to get more involved in creating a better future for wildlife and their habitats.

Our nearly 10,000 members include:

• Scientists, managers, educators, technicians, planners, consultants and others who manage, conserve, and study wildlife populations and habitats.

• Students who are pursuing degrees and experience that will enable them to become the next generation of wildlife professionals.

• Supporters who help spread the word and take action on important wildlife and habitat issues.

TWS is an international organization committed to addressing national and international issues that affect the current and future status of wildlife in North America and throughout the world. Through our Position Statements, you can learn more about our stance on important issues in the areas of wildlife health, biological diversity, habitats, harvesting and hunting, invasive species, energy development and climate change, and human dimensions.

The Society annually recognizes professional excellence, outstanding achievement, and highlights contributions to wildlife science and management through our Awards Program. The first TWS award (Honorary Membership) was bestowed on J.N. (Ding) Darling in 1938, just one year after the founding of TWS.

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