May 2015

The reintroduction of Wood Bison to the Innoko River drainage in western Alaska has gotten a lot of coverage in the media in recent weeks. However, one aspect of this effort that has been absent from those stories is the role this species may play under future climate scenarios, reports the Wildlife Management Institute. Reintroducing Wood Bison could be an important element that enables rural, subsistence residents to buffer the impact of global climate changes on their local food resources.

Models predict interior Alaska will continue to get warmer and drier in coming decades....

Establishing specific strategies, timelines, and measurable goals for the recently created National Deer Alliance (NDA) was the focus of the second annual North American Deer Summit, according to the Wildlife Management Institute. The Summit, held May 6-8, 2015 in Louisville, Kentucky, brought together biologists, managers, researchers, non-profit conservation organizations, hunters, and others with an interest in our endemic deer species. Participants worked collaboratively to flesh out the NDA's mission of ensuring the future of North America's wild deer, wildlife habitat, and our...

The 81st North American Wildlife and Natural Resources Conference will be held March 13-18, 2016, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The Conference Steering Committee is seeking ideas and participation from professional conservation interests to help develop the conference agenda. In particular, recommendations for topics, potential co-chairs and presenters for four Special Sessions are invited. Ideas for prospective plenary keynote speakers are also welcome.

Special Session topics address timely policy and program issues and opportunities related to the practical and...