The Wildlife Society - Arizona Chapter

12/05/2025

Mark your calendars, JAM is coming!
https://arizona-newmexico.fisheries.org/2026-jam/

12/01/2025

Abstract submissions for JAM are open!

11/21/2025

In memory of Reed Sanderson, a dedicated wildlife biologist and mentor, the Arizona Chapter of The Wildlife Society is providing scholarships for students and early-career professionals to attend the Joint Annual Meeting. Apply today!

Reed Sanderson (1932-2020) was a husband, father, Navy veteran, wildlife biologist, member of The Wildlife Society and Fellow of The Wildlife Society. During his long career, Reed worked for the United States Forest Service as a Range Conservationist, Range Scientist, and Wildlife Biologist. After h...

11/21/2025

Calling all wildlifers! Got research you'd like to share? Submit to present at this year's JAM in Sedona!

February 5–7, 2026 • Hilton Sedona Resort at Bell Rock (Sedona, AZ) The Program Committee for the 2026 Joint Annual Meeting (JAM) of the Arizona and New Mexico Chapters of...

11/03/2025

New Job Opportunities posted at TWS Website!

Job postings

10/27/2025

WORKSHOP ANNOUNCEMENT!

The University of Arizona Cooperative Extension is hosting a Range 101 Workshop on November 20, 2025, at Deep Well Ranch in Prescott, AZ.

This workshop introduces key principles of rangeland management, including:

Range assessment, inventory, and monitoring

Plant and livestock nutrition

Grazing systems and drought management

Ecological site descriptions

This is a great opportunity for new producers, agency staff, students, and anyone interested in understanding rangeland ecosystems.

Date: November 20, 2025
Location: Deep Well Ranch, 8400 N. State Route 89, Prescott, AZ
Time: 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Lunch provided by the Chino Winds and Triangle NRCDs.

Please register using the link below to help ensure an accurate lunch count:
https://forms.gle/8cZj9sEUWnEQvYbv8

Questions? Contact:
Jacob Hennig – Assistant Extension Specialist
[email protected]

We hope to see you there!

10/27/2025

NEW CHAPTER ALERT!

We’re excited to announce that two new Student Chapters have officially joined The Wildlife Society community here in Arizona! Please join us in welcoming:

Grand Canyon University (GCU) Student Chapter
University of Arizona College of Veterinary Medicine (UACVM) Student Chapter
Both chapters were recently approved and are eager to get involved in upcoming AZTWS activities, including the 2026 Joint Annual Meeting (JAM). Their formation expands the reach of our network across Arizona and gives even more students the opportunity to connect with wildlife professionals, gain field experience, and contribute to conservation science.

For those unfamiliar, TWS chapters are local groups that bring together wildlife students and professionals to support the mission of The Wildlife Society: advancing science-based management and conservation of wildlife and habitats. Student chapters in particular serve as hubs for leadership development, professional growth, and community engagement.

We look forward to seeing the energy and ideas these two chapters bring to the AZTWS community.

Welcome aboard, GCU and UACVM!

10/21/2025

Hello AZTWS Members,

It is that time of year! Please enjoy this wonderful Fall issue of the Wildlifer newsletter. You can view the newsletter by clicking the pdf attached to this email.

Thank you to those who submitted content for this issue! For future reference, all submissions are welcome, such as articles (from professionals, students, and public—preferably with photos!), meeting/event announcements, project updates, science communication, job announcements, volunteer opportunities, photographs (with credits), and anything else relevant to management and conservation of Arizona’s wildlife resources. AZTWS encourages submissions and supporting material from under-represented and marginalized groups to empower and elevate voices of Black, Indigenous, and People of Color. AZTWS is committed to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in Arizona’s wildlife profession and community.

If you have any items you would like to share for future issues, please send them to the newsletter editor at [email protected]

09/22/2025

Hello AZTWS Members,

Join us next weekend at the Wildlife Extravaganza on Tumamoc Hill!

Tumamoc Historic Boathouse (base of the hill)
Saturday, September 27th
8:00 – 11:00 a.m.
Stop by the Arizona Chapter of The Wildlife Society’s table to meet us, learn about what we do, and connect with others passionate about Arizona’s wildlife.

This free event will feature kids’ activities, games, and giveaways: fun for the whole family!

We hope to see you there!

08/14/2025

REQUEST FOR FALL 2025 NEWSLETTER CONTENT!

Do something wild and share your wildlife experiences with AZTWS! All submissions are welcome, such as articles (from professionals, students, and public—preferably with photos!), meeting/event announcements, project updates, science communication, job announcements, volunteer opportunities, photographs (with credits), and anything else relevant to management and conservation of Arizona’s wildlife resources. AZTWS encourages submissions and supporting material from under-represented and marginalized groups to empower and elevate voices of Black, Indigenous, and People of Color. AZTWS is committed to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in Arizona’s wildlife profession and community.

If you have any items you would like to share, please send them to the newsletter editor at [email protected]. The deadline for submitting materials to be included in the AZTWS Fall newsletter is Friday, September 19. Thank you!

08/11/2025

Hey Wildlifers! Looking to get more involved with the AZ Chapter??

Matt Lau recently took over as our Conservation Affairs Chair which has been vacant for a while. As everyone knows, there is a lot going on in the Conservation Affairs realm and it is a lot to take on alone. Matt is looking for members that are interested in helping support this Committee. The work would entail monitoring legislative affairs for decision-making that may impact fish, wildlife, and their habitats as well as drafting and editing letters to provide comment to those making those decisions. If you are interested in helping, please reach out to [email protected].

08/08/2025