Excellence in Conservation and Stewardship of Alaska’s Wildlife Resources
The Alaska Chapter was founded in 1971. It is one of 56 chapters of The Wildlife Society, an international nonprofit organization of professional wildlife biologists dedicated to excellence in wildlife stewardship through science and education. The Alaska Chapter is one of the largest in the country with over 200 members who work for state and federal agencies, academic institutions, non-governmental organizations, and private industry.
Promoting Science-Based Wildlife Conservation
The Alaska Chapter of The Wildlife Society actively promotes the conservation of wildlife and their habitats through educational outreach and the production of technical reviews and position papers.
Fostering Education and Collaboration
Discover upcoming events and resources designed to connect members, facilitate information sharing, and foster collaboration among Alaska’s community of wildlife professionals.
Recent News & Announcements
Browse recent updates and announcements from the Chapter, including issues of our newsletter, The Alaskan Wildlifer.
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AK-TWS Submits Scoping Comments on the Tongass Land Management Plan Revision
The Forest Service recently announced their intent to revise the Tongass National Forest Land and Resource Management Plan. The notice opened a 30-day public comment period and volunteers with the Conservation Affairs Committee (CAC) worked on a tight timeline to…
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Upcoming Field Necropsy Workshop
Please join us on Tuesday, April 7th from 9am to 5pm for a virtual workshop offering titled “A Comparative Method for Field Necropsy in Wildlife”. In this full-day workshop, Drs. Dan Novitch (DVM, PHV, FADD) and Melanie Iverson (DVM, DVSc, DACVP) will present a…
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2026 Annual Meeting – Draft Schedule Now Available!
We are excited to announce that the draft schedule for the 2026 Annual Meeting in Anchorage is now available. Our small planning team has put in significant effort to organize this year’s program. While the full meeting program is still…
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The Alaskan Wildlifer – Winter 2026 Issue
We are excited to announce the return of The Alaskan Wildlifer with our Winter 2026 Issue! After several years of dormancy, our Chapter newsletter is back, bringing you the latest updates and stories from our members and leadership. We hope…
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