Our Mission
To inspire and empower wildlife professionals to engage in science-based management and conservation of wild animals and their habitats.
Our Members
Wildlife biology professionals, scientists, academics, students, communicators and citizen advocates throughout Alberta and western Canada.
Our Organization
We are a non-profit Chapter of the US-based The Wildlife Society. We have ~300 members, governed by a volunteer board and coordinated by an executive director.
ACTWS Professional Awards 2021
Each year, the ACTWS recognizes special contributions to the field of wildlife science and management in Alberta. As all award winners are nominated by colleagues, it is a great opportunity
Top 10 reasons virtual is better
Are you on the fence about participating in our 2021 virtual conference? Some of us at the ACTWS have attended a few virtual conferences this year and they can be
Join Our Executive Board!
Each year, the Alberta Chapter of The Wildlife Society has several board positions available. One of them is definitely for you! These are the positions available this year: President-elect –
Poster Profile – Erin Tattersall
We’ve shared some great posters from the 2020 conference through our Poster Profiles this year and this one is no exception! This month, we’re sharing Erin Tattersall’s research about ecological
Poster Profile – Aidan Sheppard
Our poster profiles from the 2020 ACTWS Conference continue with this great poster by Aidan Sheppard from the University of Alberta. Poster authors: Aidan H.C. Sheppard, Lee J. Hecker, Mark
