Montana Chapter: The Wildlife Society

20/04/2026

Dr. Mark Johnson DVM of Global Wildlife Resources (GWR) will be teaching a 3-day WILDLIFE CHEMICAL IMMOBILIZATION TRAINING COURSE at the University of Wyoming in Laramie on June 2-4, 2026. This class is for state/federal/tribal wildlife professionals, zoo & sanctuary caretakers, college students, and animal control officers. Click the link for more information.

Dates: June 2-4, 2026 Location: University of Wyoming campus, Laramie Wyoming This 3-day course with live animals focuses on the field-based needs for chemical immobilization of captive and free-ranging wildlife in North America. It is the most current, extensive, and innovative training you can rec...

21/01/2026

Just 2 days away! January 23 is the DEADLINE for:

submitting abstracts
AND
early bird registration

See link in the comments.

04/01/2026

It's time to get creative!
We are holding a LOGO CONTEST.
FEB 10 is the deadline for submissions.
Guidelines for submissions are here:

Montana Chapter of the Wildlife Society Logo Design Contest General: Anyone can enter the logo contest, they do not need to be a MTTWS member Voting will occur in person at the 2026 TWS conferenc…

04/01/2026

Happy New Year!
It's pre-conference season, and we have some deadlines fast approaching...
JAN 16 -- award nominations & grant applications
JAN 23 -- early bird conference registration & abstract submissions
FEB 10 -- logo contest submissions

Our annual conference is FEB 23-27 in Missoula.

For details on all of the above:

Montana Chapter Annual Conference Coordination and Collaboration in Conservation Holiday Inn Downtown, Missoula, MTFebruary 23-27th, 2026 We all know that wildlife don’t follow jurisdiction…

14/08/2025

Calling all bidders! The Wildlife Society's 2025 Summer SILENT AUCTION is open for bids. Trips of a lifetime, outdoor gear, and much more... Bidding closes on Aug. 31 at 11:45PM EDT. Use the QR code in the photo or go to the LINK in the comments.

31/07/2025

SAVE THE DATE for our annual meeting at
MISSOULA's Holiday Inn Downtown
FEBRUARY 23-27, 2026

06/05/2025

We congratulate MTTWS award & small grant recipients!
Rising Professional: Shane Petch (Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks)
Biologist of the Year: Ashley Taylor (Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks)
Wildlife Conservation Award: Granger Ranch
Distinguished service award: Dan Tyers (US Forest Service)
Wynn Freeman Awards: Noah Sechrist (MSU) & Malakai Spint (UM)
Best Oral Presentation - Graduate Student: Milan Vinks (UM)
Best Oral Presentation - Undergraduate Student: Ava Window (UM)
Best Student Poster - Graduate Student: Elise Loggers (MSU)
Best Student Poster - Undergraduate Student: Kilynn Groen (UM)
TWS Grant Recipients: Itai Namir (MSU)
Conference Art: Carly Segal (MSU)

21/02/2025

01/02/2025

The NEW deadline is Feb. 4 (11:59 PM) for:
- GRANT applications
- NOMINATIONS for 3 of the award categories (Biologist of the Year, Wildlife Conservation, and Bob Watts Communication).
https://mttws.org/awards/

25/01/2025

MONDAY, JANUARY 27 is the deadline for early bird conference registration, as well as abstract submissions, award nominations, and small grant applications. Go to: https://mttws.org/conferences/