We are a scientific and educational organization serving and representing wildlife professionals in New York State. We promote the highest possible standards among those working with wildlife resources and the public that use them. We strive to increase awareness and appreciation of wildlife values. We also seek to ensure that wildlife resources and their habitats are managed according to sound biological, economic, and social principles.
News and Updates
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Thank you to those that attended our Annual Meeting!
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In light of the current Covid-19 pandemic, all Chapter activities are on hold until at least July.
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We're looking for content for our next Newsletter. Please send ideas to newyorktws@gmail.com.
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The President's email address has changed to nytws.president@gmail.com.
Reasons to Join
We keep you up-to-date on wildlife issues and policies relevant to New York. Our state chapter holds a research-based Annual Meeting and a practicum-oriented Field Meeting where members network and learn from speakers, workshops, and field trips.
We also provide awards, scholarships, and fun activities such as raffles and quiz bowls!
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Students
Have you checked out American Conservation Experience (ACE) for job opportunities? The US Fish and Wildlife Service and National Park Service are both using the organization to hire short and long-term positions.
Wildife Policy
On March 10th, The Great American Outdoors Act (S.3422) was introduced into the Senate. This bill proposes permanent funding for the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) and would establish a fund to address the deferred maintenance backlog of DOI and USFS lands.
Books
A new book on deer management, published by NY TWS members! For forest landowners managers,agency biologists, college educators, consultants, students, and hunters.
