About Us
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 over 400 members and are governed by a volunteer board and coordinated by an executive director.
Our Activities
Create and foster a collaborative wildlife community of students, scientists, managers, and enthusiasts
Promote application of robust science in wildlife and habitat-related decision making
Enhance and empower our membership through diverse services and student supports
Develop, maintain, and model organizational efficiency
The key role of the ACTWS is to foster a professional culture among wildlife biologists that promotes science-based management and conservation of wildlife throughout Alberta.
Our Achievements
32 CONFERENCES
for wildlife professionals and students
30+ YEARS and >400 MEMBERS
advocating for science in wildlife management across Alberta
$175K+
of scholarships, travel grants, and student presentation awards given
20+ CAMPAIGNS
on wildlife and habitat issues from coal mining to species at risk management. Success in wetland policy, CWD testing, forestry planning, caribou recovery, and more
TWS LEADER
in Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
2019
TWS Chapter of the Year
Executive

Remington Bracher
Student Director & Education and Information

Mark Boyce
Conservation Committee Chair

Ednna Stobschinski
Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Committee Co-Chair
Volunteer Committees
So much of our work is addressed and accomplished with the help of dedicated members who volunteer their time and expertise to meet our mission. Our active committees are:
- Conservation Affairs
- Education and Information
- Membership
- Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion.
Learn more about them on our Volunteer Committees page.
ACTWS Speakers Bureau
Provide a database of qualified scientists and managers to speak at an array of events and to groups of all ages. Please see our Speakers Bureau below to find a speaker perfect for your event. If you’re an expert, please sign up for our Bureau in the Members’ Area
First Name | Last Name | City | Discipline | Areas of Expertise | Website | |
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Joseph | Litke | Edmonton | Wildlife | Wildlife track identification and interpretation | https://www.fieraconsulting.ca/team-members/joseph-litke/ | |
Ken | Crutchfield | St. Albert | 1972 Start up of Habitat programs in Alberta Fish and Wildlife through to 2010, habitat involvement of Fisheries and Oceans Canada in Alberta until 2012, 1972- 2010 Buck for Wildlife Program as precursor to the delegated authority of the Alberta Conservation Association, Northern River Basins Study 1989-96, Fisheries Management program 1972-2010, FQW Public Information, Education and Licensing Program 1986-1989, | |||
Mark | Boyce | Edmonton | Wildlife, Agriculture | Population ecology of large mammals. Predator-prey dynamics. Carbon sequestration and storage in grazed grasslands. Habitat selection. Harvest policy. | https://grad.biology.ualberta.ca/boyce/ | |
Romane | Hazette | Calgary | Wildlife | Ethology, Behavioural Ecology, Animal Behaviours, Mammals, Wolves, Camera Trapping, Human-Wildlife Conflict, Large Carnivore | ||
Lisa | Wilkinson | Edson | Wildlife | Bats, Alberta species at risk, wildlife ecology and conservation |