The Wildlife Soceity comprises several levels of orgnization from the national organization to seven regional sections that comprise several states each to many local chapters throughout the United States. Each level has its own dues and benefits.
The San Joaquin Valley Chapter is part of the Western Section, which includes California, Hawaii, Nevada, and Guam. You do not have to join the section of national organization to become a memeber of the chapter.
Benefits of your membership may include:
Research and Management Information: Receive the latest scientific, technical and management information with your subscription to The Journal of Wildlife Management, the definitive journal of wildlife science, and Wildlife Society Bulletin, our magazine-style journal covering all aspects of wildlife conservation and management.
Continuing Education: Gain in-depth exposure to timely wildlife management concerns by attending our annual conference, associated workshops, and other TWS sponsored symposia and conferences.
Wildlife Policy Influence: Bring the combined expertise of the Society's membership to bear on wildlife policy issues. The Society's policy initiatives are grounded in science.
Professional Growth: Enhance your professional growth by serving on a committee, publishing or reviewing a journal or magazine article, presenting a paper or poster at our annual conference, and serving as a leader in one of our many sections, chapters and working groups.
Professional Credentials: Receive recognition of your professional credentials by becoming an Associate or Certified Wildlife Biologist. Participate in continuing education activites and earn the Professional Development Certificate.
Peer Network: Increase your peer network by attending The Society's Annual Conference, as well as section, chapter and working group meetings. Keep in touch with other wildlife professionals by subscribing to the TWS-L listserver.
Professional News and Information: Obtain updates on job and graduate school opportunities, legislative activity, conferences, workshops, and the latest professional news in our bimonthly newsletter, The Wildlifer.
