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SUMMARY:Workshop 2026 - Missoula Butterfly House and Insectarium Tour
DESCRIPTION:Missoula Butterfly House and Insectarium Tour \nDate: Tuesday February 25th\, 10:00 AM – Noon \nCost: $10 \nJoin a guided tour through the Missoula Butterfly House and Insectarium\, which includes a tropical greenhouse filled with butterflies from across the world\, as well as an exhibit area featuring a wide array of insects\, arachnids\, millipedes\, centipedes\, and crustaceans. The Missoula Butterfly House provides a truly unique experience. Come get your bug on! You will need to provide your own transportation\, free public transpiration is available
URL:https://mttws.org/event/workshop-2026-missoula-butterfly-house-and-insectarium-tour/
LOCATION:Missoula Butterfly House\, 1075 South Ave W\, Missoula\, MT\, 59801
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260224T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260224T153000
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SUMMARY:Workshop 2026 - Boone & Crockett Club Tour
DESCRIPTION:Boone & Crockett Club Tour \nDate: Tuesday February 24th\, 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM \nCost: Free \nWithin walking distance from the conference venue (less than a half mile)\, Boone & Crocket staff will guide participants through their visitor’s Center gallery\, as well as provide an overview of the Boone & Crockett Club! Come and learn about some of the great pioneers of conservation\, and how they’ve been at the forefront of conservation in America.
URL:https://mttws.org/event/workshop-2026-boone-crockett-club-tour/
LOCATION:Boone and Crockett Club HQ\, 250 Station Dr\, Missoula\, MT\, 59801
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SUMMARY:Workshop 2026 - Overview of Structured Decision Making
DESCRIPTION:Overview of Structured Decision Making \n  \nPresenters: Sarah Sells¹\, Hannah Sipe¹\, and Justin Gude² \n¹U.S. Geological Survey\, Montana Cooperative Wildlife Research Unit\, University of Montana\, Missoula\, MT 59812\, United States of America \n² Montana Fish\, Wildlife & Parks \nDate: Tuesday February 24th\, 1 PM – 5 PM \nCost: Professional $35\, Student $15 \n  \nThis half-day workshop will introduce participants to the field of Structured Decision Making (SDM).  SDM is a formal process for making decisions and is used widely in the field of wildlife management.  Participants will learn the basic steps of the SDM process and hear about several case studies of its application in Montana.
URL:https://mttws.org/event/workshop-2026-overview-of-structured-decision-making/
LOCATION:Holiday Inn Downtown\, 200 S Pattee St\, Missoula\, MT\, 59802\, United States
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SUMMARY:Workshop 2026 - Modeling Animal Aggregation to Inform Disease Risk: Tools and Applications
DESCRIPTION:Modeling Animal Aggregation to Inform Disease Risk: Tools and Applications \n  \nPresenters: Will Janousek1*\, Gavin Cotterill1\, Tabitha Graves1 \n\nU.S. Geological Survey\, Northern Rocky Mountain Science Center\, West Glacier\, MT\, USA.\n\nDate: Tuesday February 24th\, 9 AM – Noon \nCost: Professional $35\, Student $15 \n  \nUnderstanding how animal aggregation influences disease dynamics is essential for effective wildlife management. This workshop covers a suite of tools developed by USGS and partners that provide managers with flexible approaches to analyzing patterns and changes in aggregation. While the primary focus is on informing key components of chronic wasting disease (CWD) spread\, these tools are applicable to other scenarios\, such as human-wildlife conflict. The workshop will begin with a presentation by Dr. Janousek providing a conceptual overview of animal aggregation modeling\, its relevance to disease ecology\, and specific case study examples. This will be followed by approximately two hours of hands-on data exploration using common wildlife data types. Participants will engage with tools designed to analyze spatial and temporal patterns of animal behavior that may contribute to disease transmission. A working knowledge of program R (e.g.\, loading data\, basic syntax) is recommended for full participation\, though observers are welcome. Any use of trade\, firm\, or product names is for descriptive purposes only and does not imply endorsement by the U.S. Government. \n  \nHuman activities and weather drive contact rates of wintering elk – Janousek – 2021 – Journal of Applied Ecology – Wiley Online Library \n  \nEyes on the herd: Quantifying ungulate density from satellite\, unmanned aerial systems\, and GPScollar data – Graves – 2022 – Ecological Applications – Wiley Online Library \n  \nElk personality and anthropogenic food subsidy: Managing conflict and migration loss – Cotterill – 2025 – Ecosphere – Wiley Online Library
URL:https://mttws.org/event/workshop-2026-modeling-animal-aggregation-to-inform-disease-risk-tools-and-applications/
LOCATION:Holiday Inn Downtown\, 200 S Pattee St\, Missoula\, MT\, 59802\, United States
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SUMMARY:2026 MT TWS Annual Conference
DESCRIPTION:Montana Chapter Annual Conference: Coordination and Collaboration in Conservation\nFebruary 23-27th\, 2026 \nHoliday Inn Downtown\, Missoula\, MT \nWe all know that wildlife don’t follow jurisdictional boundaries. We’ve watched the effects of Climate Change impact the environment\, regardless of whether the land is Tribal; State; Federally; or Privately owned.  And while seeking food\, a bear may be looking for a loaded serviceberry bush\, but we know they won’t pass up on a household garbage can or an unsecured chicken coop. \nIn the wildlife and habitat conservation field\, the issues we face are often complex and the scope lies beyond any single management boundary. We rely on effective coordination with one another\, across jurisdictions and legal boundary lines\, to make the greatest impact on wildlife and their habitats. By working together\, we can pool resources\, expertise\, and funding to have a larger impact than any one entity could\, alone. For example\, regional research and monitoring efforts on Threatened and Endangered species like the North American Wolverine\, or Canada Lynx. Data collected across a larger landscape\, supplied by multiple State; Tribal; Federal; and Non-Profit agencies\, can help researchers model more accurately and provide important insights into species recovery and conservation. \nCoordinating habitat management between agencies can also improve landscape consistency. Coordinated burning schedules and water delivery\, even weed spraying can increase the impact of any single effort. Wildlife agencies working with non-profit organizations have also helped to secure important habitats through conservation easements. This can help protect larger landscapes\, by protecting important travel corridors and connecting already protected habitat complexes. \nAnother element of this collaboration that we can’t forget to highlight\, are the wonderful people in the communities that we live in!  They are the stakeholders that share the landscape with wildlife\, who also enjoy a healthy ecosystem. They recreate\, and are also the volunteers that help count birds and collect important data for programs like the Montana Bee Atlas! We know that our work doesn’t happen in a vacuum\, and it takes careful coordination and collaboration to conserve wild spaces and their inhabitants. \nIn 2026\, our Annual Conference of the Montana Chapter of The Wildlife Society will seek to honor one another and celebrate the incredible partnerships we have that enable us to achieve the great work that we all do! Keep up the great work! \n  \nFull conference registration for members\, non-members\, students\, and retirees includes: \nRegistration is closed. \nWe have reached our limit for capacity at the event. We apologize for saying we would accept in person registrations at the event and having to go back on that\, but we only have so much space.  If you are presenting and have yet to register please reach out to the board. Thank you for understanding. \nYou may still attend working group meetings without registering. \n\nWelcome Reception – food and refreshments (Tuesday night)\nStudent/Professional Mixer – food and refreshments (Wednesday night)\nLunch – Thursday\nAwards Banquet Dinner – plated meal and refreshments (Thursday night)\nNote: breakfast will not be provided but there is a grocery store (Albertson’s) as well as restaurants and coffee shops within walking distance from the hotel.\n\nEarly bird registration includes discounted rate and TWS swag. The first 200 registrations will also include a stainless steal cup. All swag will feature new art from the talented John Kuntz! \n  \nTo renew your MT TWS membership\, CLICK HERE!  \n  \n\nWorkshops this year include:\n  \nModeling Animal Aggregation to Inform Disease Risk: Tools and Applications. Will Janousek\, Gavin Cotterill\, and Tabitha Graves\, Tuesday Feb 24th\, 9 AM – Noon. Click here to register! \nCost: Professional $35\, student $15. Attendance limit: 25 \n\n  \nOverview of Structured Decision Making. Sarah Sells\, Hannah Sipe\, and Justin Gude\, Tuesday Feb 24th\, 1 PM – 5 PM. Click here to register! \nCost: Professional $35\, student $15. Attendance limit: 30 \n  \nMissoula Butterfly House and Insectarium Tour. Wednesday February 25th\, 10 AM – Noon. Transportation on your own (there is free public transit). Click here to register! \nCost: $10. Attendance limit: 20 \n  \nBoone & Crockett Club Tour. Tuesday Feb 24th\, 9 AM – Noon. Transportation on your own (<0.5 mi walk from hotel). Click here to register! \nCost: Free! Attendance limit: 20
URL:https://mttws.org/event/2026-mt-tws-annual-conference/
LOCATION:Holiday Inn Downtown\, 200 S Pattee St\, Missoula\, MT\, 59802\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Alissa Anderson":MAILTO:alissa.anderson@mt.gov
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SUMMARY:Workshop - Montana's 2025 State Wildlife Action Plan:  Partner Input on Threats and Conservation Actions
DESCRIPTION:Montana’s 2025 State Wildlife Action Plan: Partner Input on Threats and Conservation Actions \nKimberly Szcodronski and Kristina Smucker    \nWednesday\, March 5th  9am – 12pm \nCost: $10; Max Capacity: 50 \nMontana Fish\, Wildlife and Parks is leading efforts to revise Montana’s State Wildlife Action Plan (SWAP)\, which is due to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service in October 2025. SWAPs identify Species of Greatest Conservation Need and their habitats\, describe threats that impact those species and habitats\, and identify conservation actions to address those threats. We are striving for Montana’s SWAP to be a collaborative effort that helps to inform conservation work for all partners who work on wildlife and habitat conservation in Montana. To accomplish that\, we are engaging with our conservation partners between December 2024 and August 2025 by providing draft SWAP products that are ready for review and feedback. We would like to use the Montana Chapter of The Wildlife Society conference as an opportunity to meet in-person with our partners. In this workshop\, we will: 1) update partners on our progress on the SWAP revision\, 2) provide an overview of threats and conservation actions in the SWAP\, and 3) form breakout groups to review and update the threats and conservation actions. \n  \nKimberly Szcodronski is the State Wildlife Action Plan Coordinator for Montana Fish\, Wildlife and Parks. Kristina Smucker is the Nongame Wildlife Bureau Chief for Montana Fish\, Wildlife and Parks.
URL:https://mttws.org/event/workshop-montanas-2025-state-wildlife-action-plan-partner-input-on-threats-and-conservation-actions/
LOCATION:Billings Hotel and Convention Center\, 1223 Mullowney Lane\, Billings\, MT\, 59101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference
ORGANIZER;CN="Brandi Skone":MAILTO:mttws.secretary@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Workshop - Conservation Policy
DESCRIPTION:Conservation Policy \nCharlie Booher and Hannah Downey   \nWednesday\, March 5th  8am – 12pm \nCost: $35 regular/$15 students; Max capacity: 30 \nMany wildlife students still don’t have an opportunity to take a policy class at all. Those who do have the opportunity typically experience either a recitation of agency structure\, enabling legislation\, and treaties\, or a collection of stories from folks who have worked in the business of wildlife policy for some time. While both are valuable\, we aim to offer guidance on how to understand and influence formal and informal policy in all its forms (private\, public\, local\, corporate\, state\, federal\, etc.). \nCharlie Booher is a consultant at Watershed Results LLC who specializes in natural resource conflict resolution. Hannah Downey is the Director of Policy at the Property and Environmental Research Center.
URL:https://mttws.org/event/workshop-conservation-policy/
LOCATION:Billings Hotel and Convention Center\, 1223 Mullowney Lane\, Billings\, MT\, 59101\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Brandi Skone":MAILTO:mttws.secretary@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250304T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250304T170000
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SUMMARY:Workshop - Science-based Self-care
DESCRIPTION:Science-based self-care: How modern neuroscience informs whole-health practices to balance work\, life\, and relationships that won’t burn you out!  \nAnna Rapson \nTuesday\, March 4th 3pm – 5pm \nCost: $25 regular/ $10 student & retiree;  Max capacity: 50 \n  \nLearning to manage our stress and care for ourselves is essential to staying engaged with what we value and care about. Yet\, how do we do so when there’s already so much to fit in? Sustaining a work-life balance can be difficult\, and managing stress healthily can be even more challenging. \nSince we can’t always change what’s happening around us\, we can learn to change how we relate to what’s happening inside us. Our thoughts\, emotions\, and sensations are data for how we respond (or react!) to external circumstances. \nNeuroplasticity confirms we can adjust maladaptive patterns and rewire our brains in a way that best serves our physical\, emotional\, and mental health. Adaptive strategies can replace problematic or unhelpful patterns with repetitive practice. Psychoneuroimmunology and interpersonal neurobiology emphasize the importance of paying mindful attention to the inner workings of how we move through pleasant\, neutral and unpleasant experiences. \nThis workshop will incorporate modern neuroscience and the science of mindfulness to inform practical\, evidence-based applications for managing stress\, creating time for worthwhile self-care\, and improving intra- and interpersonal relating. In it\, we will cover: \n\n“Psychological safety” – what it is\, why it’s essential\, and how to create it for a functional (vs. dysfunctional) workplace\nHow to cope in the midst of feeling anxious\, or even powerless\, over what’s outside of your control\nWhat are mind states and what is essence?\nRenouncing “judging\, comparing\, and fixing” mind states\nAttending to your well-being from the inside out\nRevisiting imposter syndrome – how to work with self-doubt and/or comparative judgement\nRelational health in tense settings\nIdentifying\, interrupting\, and changing patterns that contribute to frustration or unease\n\nNo annoying or awkward icebreakers included! Ultimately\, the purpose of this workshop is to empower you to experience greater satisfaction in the interconnection of your professional and personal lives. \nAnna Rapson is credentialed as a Clinical Social Worker and Marriage and Family Therapist\, as well as a Certified Mindfulness Teacher. She’s worked in mental health for 25 years\, and as a clinician for 20. She says her true passion has been to accompany people through the thick trenches of life’s inevitable struggles\, but optional suffering\, in our shared humanity. In her own version of work-life balance\, Anna currently works in private practice with adults\, couples and small groups\, and as an adjunct instructor at Miles Community College in Miles City\, MT. She also presents on wellness topics in professional and community settings. Additionally\, as a mother to a young adult and teen daughters\, sustainable self-care measures are a must! Anna is an avid practitioner and proponent for evidence-based practices that enhance a sense of purpose\, fulfillment\, joy and ease.
URL:https://mttws.org/event/workshop-science-based-self-care/
LOCATION:Billings Hotel and Convention Center\, 1223 Mullowney Lane\, Billings\, MT\, 59101\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Brandi Skone":MAILTO:mttws.secretary@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Workshop - Nature Journaling
DESCRIPTION:Nature Journaling \nRebecca Newton     \nTuesday\, March 4th  10am – 12pm \nCost: $35 regular/ $15 student & retiree;  Max capacity: 30 \nNature journaling is a great way to enrich skills of observation\, curiosity\, and awareness. This practice has been employed for centuries by naturalists\, scientists\, and artists. Nature journaling is an accessible practice requiring only basic tools and a sense of curiosity. No previous art experience necessary! In this workshop we will explore several formats for nature journaling\, practice approaching subjects with guiding questions\, and document observations using combinations of words\, symbols\, numbers\, and pictures. Instruction will cover techniques for sketching and recording observations in the field\, and in-class sketching exercises. This will be an interactive class in which attendees will actively participate and carry out real-time exercises. Basic supplies will be provided. Attendees are also welcome to bring their own notebook or sketchbook and wet/dry media if they prefer. \n  \nRebecca Newton is a wildlife biologist and artist living in Billings\, MT\, with husband Darin\, their two kids (Eyrie and Cassin)\, and a small menagerie of critters. Rebecca enjoys sketching all sorts of subjects in a variety of settings and works primarily in water-based media and pen.
URL:https://mttws.org/event/workshop-nature-journaling/
LOCATION:Billings Hotel and Convention Center\, 1223 Mullowney Lane\, Billings\, MT\, 59101\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Brandi Skone":MAILTO:mttws.secretary@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250304T090000
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SUMMARY:Workshop - Path Analysis & Structural Equation Models
DESCRIPTION:Path Analysis/Structural Equation Models \nThomas Riecke  \nTuesday\, March 4th 9am – 3pm (lunch provided)  \nCost: $35 regular/ $15 student & retiree;  Max capacity: 50 \nEcological systems are complex and interconnected. This often creates collinearity among covariates\, leading to challenges in conservation decision making. As a specific example\, peaks in abundance of a harvested species might result in density-dependent effects as well as liberalized harvest regulations\, creating confounding between the effects of harvest and density-dependence. Structural equation models are exceptionally useful for resolving this type of uncertainty. SEMs allow researchers to construct models with multiple ‘response’ variables\, and estimate direct and indirect effects of covariates on parameters of interest. This workshop will give a broad overview of the foundations of structural equation modelling. In the morning\, we’ll outline the theory underlying path analysis (Layton-Matthews et al. [2024] Journal of Animal Ecology)\, latent variables (Grace et al. [2010] Ecological Monographs)\, and cross-lags (Van de Pol & Brouwer [2021] Journal of Animal Ecology). We’ll then devote the afternoon to application using packages such as ‘piecewiseSEM’ and ‘lavaan\,’ and also provide a brief tutorial on the construction of SEMs using Bayesian software. \n**Some experience with R and/or regression will be highly beneficial (necessary) for the afternoon component.  \nThomas Riecke is an assistant professor in the Wildlife Biology Program at the University of Montana. His work is focused on quantitative ecology and applied waterfowl conservation.
URL:https://mttws.org/event/workshop-path-analysis-structural-equation-models/
LOCATION:Billings Hotel and Convention Center\, 1223 Mullowney Lane\, Billings\, MT\, 59101\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Brandi Skone":MAILTO:mttws.secretary@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:2025 MT TWS Annual Conference
DESCRIPTION:Conservation Policy: Getting Involved\, Staying Engaged\, and How TWS Can Help  \nMarch 4-7th\, 2025 \nBillings Hotel and Convention Center\, Billings\, MT \nChange is coming fast and furious to the wildlife of Montana\, be it from increasing human populations and associated development\, to novel diseases and invasive species\, to climate change. At the same time\, funding and support for nongame wildlife is growing\, conservation easements continue to pop up on important habitats across the state\, and agencies are partnering to help connect fragmented wildlife populations and reduce the impacts of roads and fences. And the Recovering America’s Wildlife Act continues to languish in legislative limbo in Washington\, D.C….it may have failed in 2022\, but it’s not dead yet. \nAs I write this\, America is choosing its next national leaders. When I think about our wildlife and other natural resources\, there’s a lot to worry about AND a lot to hope for. Most of us wildlife professionals and students probably go about our daily lives wondering what will happen\, and feeling like the fate of our natural world is in somebody else’s hands. But it doesn’t have to be that way. \nThere are numerous organizations out there working on conservation policy; among them is our flagship Wildlife Society\, which helps bridge the gap between professionals and politicians in order to effect meaningful policy changes that will preserve the things we’ve dedicated our lives to managing\, studying\, and protecting. TWS has long been a powerful voice in Washington and has developed tools to help state chapters tackle local policy issues and add our voice to national ones. \nMy hope in bringing this topic to you for our 2025 conference theme is to help our membership better understand how conservation policy development works across state\, tribal\, and national levels. And I want to get you fired up about it. Ultimately\, I want the Montana Chapter of the Wildlife Society to be more actively engaged with policy–and we need YOU! \n  \nFull conference registration for members\, non-members\, students\, and retirees includes: \n\nWelcome Reception – food and refreshments (Tuesday night)\nStudent/Professional Mixer – food and refreshments (Wednesday night)\nAwards Banquet Dinner – plated meal and refreshments (Thursday night)\nLunch – Thursday\n\nEarly bird registration includes a long-sleeve t-shirt.  Artwork is compliments of John Kuntz.  Thanks John!   Click here to see options! \n  \nTo renew your MT TWS membership CLICK HERE!  \n\n  \n\nWorkshops this year include:\nPath Analysis/Structural Equation Models.  Thomas Riecke\, Tuesday\, March 4th 9am – 3pm (lunch provided) Click here to register!\nCost: $35 regular\, $15 student/retiree;  Limit: 50 \nNature Journaling.  Rebecca Newton\, Tuesday\, March 4th  10am – 12pm  Click here to register! \nCost: $35 regular\, $15 student/retiree; Limit 30 \nScience-based self-care: How modern neuroscience informs whole-health practices to balance work\, life\, and relationships that won’t burn you out!  Anna Rapson\, Tuesday\, March 4th 3pm – 5pm.  Click here to register!\nCost: $25 regular\, $10 student/retiree;  Limit: 50 \nConservation Policy.  Charlie Booher and Hannah Downey\, Wednesday\, March 5th  8am – 12pm  Click here to register!\nCost: $35 regular\, $15 student/retiree; Limit 30 \nMontana’s 2025 State Wildlife Action Plan: Partner Input on Threats and Conservation Actions.  Kimberly Szcodronski and Kristina Smucker\, Wednesday\, March 5th  9am – 12pm  Click here to register!\nCost: $10; Limit 50
URL:https://mttws.org/event/2025-mt-tws-annual-conference/
LOCATION:Billings Hotel and Convention Center\, 1223 Mullowney Lane\, Billings\, MT\, 59101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference
ORGANIZER;CN="Brandi Skone":MAILTO:mttws.secretary@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20230215T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20230215T120000
DTSTAMP:20260614T104253
CREATED:20221219T195333Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240406T175229Z
UID:4428-1676448000-1676462400@mttws.org
SUMMARY:Workshop Legislative Policy
DESCRIPTION:Amy Seaman\, Montana Audubon.  The Montana State Legislature will be in session in 2023.  With this workshop participants will learn the basics of the legislative process (i.e. how a bill becomes a law\, etc.) and what bills are currently being proposed that may impact wildlife conservation in MT.
URL:https://mttws.org/event/workshop-legislative-policy/
LOCATION:Delta Hotel\, Helena MT\, 2301 Colonial Dr\, Helena\, MT\, 59601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference
ORGANIZER;CN="Brandi Skone":MAILTO:mttws.secretary@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20230214T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20230214T160000
DTSTAMP:20260614T104253
CREATED:20221219T195341Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240406T175229Z
UID:4419-1676383200-1676390400@mttws.org
SUMMARY:Workshop Navigating a Multi-generational Workplace
DESCRIPTION:Adam Jespersen\, Montana Nonprofit Association.  Participants will learn about current and future demographic trends in the workplace\, generational differences in work styles and approaches\, and organizational strategies to build strong intergenerational teams.
URL:https://mttws.org/event/workshop-navigating-a-multi-generational-workplace/
LOCATION:Delta Hotel\, Helena MT\, 2301 Colonial Dr\, Helena\, MT\, 59601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference
ORGANIZER;CN="Brandi Skone":MAILTO:mttws.secretary@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20230214T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20230214T170000
DTSTAMP:20260614T104253
CREATED:20221217T181530Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240406T175229Z
UID:4400-1676379600-1676394000@mttws.org
SUMMARY:Workshop Structured Decision Making
DESCRIPTION:Sarah Sells\, Assistant Unit Leader\, USGS Montana Cooperative Wildlife Research Unit and University of Montana and Justin Gude\, Research and Technical Services Bureau Chief\, Montana Fish\, Wildlife & Parks.  This workshop will introduce participants to the field of Structured Decision Making (SDM).  SDM is a formal process for making decisions and is used widely in the field of wildlife management.  Participants will learn the basic steps of the SDM process and hear about several case studies of its application in Montana.
URL:https://mttws.org/event/workshop-structured-decision-making/
LOCATION:Delta Hotel\, Helena MT\, 2301 Colonial Dr\, Helena\, MT\, 59601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference
ORGANIZER;CN="Brandi Skone":MAILTO:mttws.secretary@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20230214T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20230214T123000
DTSTAMP:20260614T104253
CREATED:20221219T195405Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240406T175229Z
UID:4424-1676361600-1676377800@mttws.org
SUMMARY:Workshop Partnering with NRCS for Conservation
DESCRIPTION:Hunter VanDonsel\, Pheasants Forever and Heather Brower\, NRCS.  Learn about the EQIP Targeted Implementation Plans and how to partner with NRCS.  You’ll also learn how partners have helped with NRCS’s Montana Focused Conservation and how we can build better habitat together in the future. \nBreakfast refreshments are included in the cost of this workshop.
URL:https://mttws.org/event/workshop-partnering-with-nrcs-for-conservation/
LOCATION:Delta Hotel\, Helena MT\, 2301 Colonial Dr\, Helena\, MT\, 59601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference
ORGANIZER;CN="Brandi Skone":MAILTO:mttws.secretary@gmail.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230213
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230218
DTSTAMP:20260614T104253
CREATED:20221219T195511Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240406T175230Z
UID:4348-1676246400-1676678399@mttws.org
SUMMARY:2023 MTTWS Annual Conference
DESCRIPTION:“Plants and Pollinators:  Conserving all of the interdependent parts”\nFebruary 13-17th\, 2023\nDelta Hotels Helena Colonial\, Helena\, MT\n\n\nAs Recovering America’s Wildlife Act (RAWA) continues to gain traction in Congress\, state and tribal fish and wildlife agencies across the nation are having conversations about jurisdictional roles for conserving plants and insects.  Whose responsibility is it?  What is the role of a fish and wildlife agency?  Do we presently have capacity in our existing organizations to meaningfully conserve plants and insects?  The topic is especially timely as Montana considers a revision of its State Wildlife Action Plan.  Our plenary panelists will include state\, tribal\, and federal agency representatives\, a non-governmental organization representative\, and scientists. \nRegistration for the conference is open!  Early Bird Registration savings ends January 13th!  If you register by the Early Bird deadline\, you’ll receive a complimentary fleece with our logo as part of your registration. \nFull conference registration for members\, non-members\, students\, and retirees includes: \n\nWelcome Reception – food and refreshments (Tuesday night)\nStudent/Professional Mixer – food and refreshments (Wednesday night)\nAwards Banquet Dinner – plated meal and refreshments (Thursday night)\nLunch – Thursday\n\nAdditional Banquet tickets may be requested upon registration if you have not purchased one.  They are no longer available online with registration.  \n\nTo renew your MT TWS Membership Click Here! \n  \n\nWorkshops this year include:\nStructured Decision Making.  Tuesday\, February 14th\, 1PM-5PM.  Click here to Register for this Workshop \nSarah Sells\, Assistant Unit Leader\, USGS Montana Cooperative Wildlife Research Unit and University of Montana and Justin Gude\, Research and Technical Services Bureau Chief\, Montana Fish\, Wildlife & Parks.  This workshop will introduce participants to the field of Structured Decision Making (SDM).  SDM is a formal process for making decisions and is used widely in the field of wildlife management.  Participants will learn the basic steps of the SDM process and hear about several case studies of its application in Montana.  Limit:  35 \n\nNavigating a Multi-generational Workplace.  Tuesday\, February 14th\, 2PM-4PM.  Click here to Register for this Workshop \nAdam Jespersen\, Montana Nonprofit Association.  Participants will learn about current and future demographic trends in the workplace\, generational differences in work styles and approaches\, and organizational strategies to build strong intergenerational teams.  Limit:  40 \nPartnering with NRCS for Conservation.  Tuesday\, February 14th\, 8:00AM-12:30PM\, breakfast refreshments provided.  Click here to Register for this Workshop \nHunter VanDonsel\, Pheasants Forever and Heather Brower\, NRCS.  Learn about the EQIP Targeted Implementation Plans and how to partner with NRCS.  You’ll also learn how partners have helped with NRCS’s Montana Focused Conservation and how we can build better habitat together in the future.  Limit:  35 \nLegislative Policy.  Wednesday\, February 15th\, 8AM-12PM.  Click here to Register for this Workshop \nAmy Seaman\, Montana Audubon.  The Montana State Legislature will be in session in 2023.  With this workshop participants will learn the basics of the legislative process (i.e. how a bill becomes a law\, etc.) and what bills are currently being proposed that may impact wildlife conservation in MT.  Limit:  35
URL:https://mttws.org/event/2023-mttws-annual-conference/
LOCATION:Delta Hotel\, Helena MT\, 2301 Colonial Dr\, Helena\, MT\, 59601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference
ORGANIZER;CN="Chad Bishop":MAILTO:chad.bishop@mso.umt.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20230112T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20230112T163000
DTSTAMP:20260614T104253
CREATED:20221207T231047Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240406T175230Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Managing Forests for Wildlife Habitat
DESCRIPTION:Montana Foresters and Friends!\nJoin us for \nThe 2023 Montana Society of American Foresters \nWebinar: Managing Forests for Wildlife Habitat\nJanuary 12\, 2023 \nRegister here! [umt.us2.list-manage.com]\nSAF members $20\nNon-Members $30 \n5.5 CFE’s available\nSee Agenda Here [umt.us2.list-manage.com] \nThis will be an online event!
URL:https://mttws.org/event/webinar-managing-forests-for-wildlife-habitat/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221003
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221007
DTSTAMP:20260614T104253
CREATED:20220506T190839Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240406T175230Z
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SUMMARY:34th Biennial Meeting of the Prairie Grouse Technical Council
DESCRIPTION:34th Biennial Meeting of the Prairie Grouse Technical Council\nOctober 3-6\, 2022\, Montana will host the 34th Conference of the Prairie Grouse Technical Council. During this 3.5-day conference\, prairie grouse scientists and managers from across the continent will assemble in Lewistown to discuss contemporary research\, management\, and conservation issues of greater and lesser prairie-chickens\, sharp-tailed grouse\, and sage-grouse. Montana FWP Director Hank Worsech will kick off the conference with welcoming remarks October 4\, and Andrew McKean will give Keynotes October 6. \nMontana has not hosted the PGTC since 1991. Despite a 1 year COVID-delay\, the PGTC is excited to bring the conference back to the Treasure State in 2022. \nTo view preliminary conference schedule and register: https://www.prairiegrousecouncil.org/conference-information.html \nInformation on submitting abstracts for oral and poster presentations here: https://www.prairiegrousecouncil.org/submit-your-abstract.html \nQuestions can be sent to: pgtc2021@gmail.com
URL:https://mttws.org/event/34th-biennial-meeting-of-the-prairie-grouse-technical-council/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20210223T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20210225T170000
DTSTAMP:20260614T104253
CREATED:20201209T172231Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240406T175230Z
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SUMMARY:2021 MTTWS Annual (Virtual) Conference
DESCRIPTION:This Year’s Montana Chapter Annual Conference:\n  \n2021\nPillars of Success: The Intersection Between Science\, Management\, and Implementation\nCongratulations\, you found an obscure link to this event\, which is being managed a bit differently this year because we’re going virtual and using a third-party virtual conference platform. So to submit an abstract\, register\, preview this year’s schedule\, or learn how to submit an award nomination\, please CLICK HERE!
URL:https://mttws.org/event/2021-mttws-annual-virtual-conference/
ORGANIZER;CN="Andrew Jakes":MAILTO:JakesA@nwf.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200203
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200208
DTSTAMP:20260614T104253
CREATED:20191115T085651Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240406T175230Z
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SUMMARY:2020 MT TWS Annual Conference
DESCRIPTION:This Year’s Montana Chapter Annual Conference:\n  \nPrivate Lands Conservation: Where it Has Gone and Where it is Going\nClick here for Day-by-Day Conference Schedule (click and scroll to bottom) \nOur conference theme this year revolves around the multifaceted approach to habitat conservation on private lands and exploring the successes and failures from the past\, what is currently working\, and how those will help guide us into the future. Nearly two thirds of Montana is privately owned and working lands cover a large portion of that footprint\, as agriculture and ranching/livestock production are continually the lead economic industries within the state. Additionally\, Montana is home to a wide array of wildlife and habitats. These factors serve as perfect building blocks to work across private lands for the shared goal of conservation. Whether we are working on a grass restoration project\, incorporating grazing infrastructure into expiring CRP to keep grass-based agriculture on the ground\, modifying or removing fences to increase permeability of the landscape for migratory species\, or layering a conservation easement on a working ranch\, we need to effectively work with private landowners. Given the constant constraints on wildlife and wildlife conservation\, it is important that we continually work together to keep our systems intact and improve where we can.  This will ensure that we continue to keep our traditions alive and habitat viable in the “The Last Best Place”. \nFeb 3 – 7\, 2020\, Butte\, MT\n“The Montana Chapter of the Wildlife Society sponsors a winter conference each year. The conference provides a forum for invited speakers and member presentations. Topics focus on those issues of particular importance or interest to Montana wildlife professionals. The 2020 Annual MTTWS Conference is set for February 3 – 7\, 2020 at the Copper King Hotel & Convention Center\, Butte\, Montana. \n  \nCopper King Hotel & Convention Center\n4655 Harrison Ave\nButte\, MT  59701\n406-565-5001 tel\nFull Conference Registration for Members and Non-Members\, as well as Student Registration\, include: \n\nStudent/Professional Mixer (hors-d’oeuvres and refreshments) – Wednesday night\nAwards Banquet Dinner -Thursday night\nLunch – Thursday\n\nAdditional Mixer or Banquet tickets may be purchased separately. \nRetired Member and Single-day Registrations do NOT include: \n\nStudent/Professional Mixer\nAwards Banquet Dinner\nMixer or Banquet tickets may be purchased separately\n\nHOTEL INFO\nBook reservations online using this link: Hotel Booking Link.  Make sure you update the reservation dates to find available rooms. Please send us an email at mttws.treasurer@gmail.com if you have problems using this link. \nA block of 110 rooms has been set aside and is available for conference attendees at the block rate of $96/night\, single occupancy\, and $111 double occupancy\, plus tax. These rooms are available on a first come\, first serve basis\, and will be held until January 15\, 2020. After this date reservations will be based on availability and priced at the regular hotel rate. If you’d prefer to use the phone to make your reservation\, call 406-565-5001 (mention “Montana Chapter of The Wildlife Society”).” \nSorry\, the Copper King is all booked! \nThe Hampton Inn will be offering us the discounted rates until January 28\, 2020.  \n20 Double Queen Rooms at a rate of $96 (plus tax) \nGuests can reserve a room in one of two ways: \n\nBy calling the hotel direct\, 406/494-2250\, and asking for a room from the Montana Chapter of Wildlife Society block.\n\n2. Online\, as follows: \n\n\n\n\n\nwww.butte.hamptoninn.com\nEnter desired arrival/departure dates on home page – then – drop down and click on the bar that reads ‘Add Special Rate Codes’\nThis will open a box just below that with the header Group Code\nIn the Group Code box\, enter  MCW\nThis will bring up the Montana Chapter of Wildlife Society (MCW) block on the next page\, and will require a credit card guarantee to book.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe drop-date for the block is January 28\, 2020.  Anyone booking after that time would not be guaranteed a room\, and if rooms were still available\, would be paying the going regular rate for those dates. \nThe stay includes our delicious On the House! Hot breakfast buffet; Hampton’s Clean and Fresh Bedding; the comfort of our newly remodeled Perfect Mix Lobby; 24-hour access to our recently built Jump Start fitness center; pool and spa; 24-hour shuttle service; 24-hour coffee and tea in the lobby; high-speed internet access throughout the hotel; and much more! \n  \nREGISTRATION FEES\n* Early-Bird Registration ends Jan 15th ($135 members\, $185 non-members); registration rates increase after this date ($165 members\, $215 non-member). \n* Registration for students and retired members stay at $55 and $65\, respectively. \nYou may also renew your annual MT TWS membership – just add the correct membership to the cart before you check out. \n*Payment via PayPal allows you to pay with a logged in user Paypal account\, or with a credit or debit card without a PayPal account. \nSubmit An Abstract \n\nWorkshop Information\n**NEW** Getting the Lead Out \nInstructors: Kate Stone and Mike McTee\, MPG Ranch \nDate:  Wednesday\, Feb 5\, 2020\, 10am – 12pm \nAre you curious about the movement toward non-lead products in hunting and fishing? Would you like to do more personally and professionally to forward this concept? Our instructors will facilitate a workshop to discuss current non-lead educational efforts in Montana\, highlight recent research\, and brainstorm how we might boost capacity for this effort as members of The Wildlife Society. Mike and Kate have both spent the past few years working on educational and research efforts to promote the voluntary switch to non-lead materials for hunting and fishing. They urge TWS members to refer to our very strong position statement that includes advocating for the replacement of lead-based ammunition and fishing tackle with less toxic products wherever possible.  \nThe main purpose of this workshop is to network\, provide information\, and define action items. The format will include a broad discussion and potentially break-outs groups to discuss ideas. Please bring questions and action items you would like to work on in the next year. Maybe you’d like to see all game wardens using non-lead to dispatch animals? Or\, you’d like to increase the availability and visibility of non-lead fishing tackle at sporting goods stores? Perhaps you’d like to organize a “day at the range” to demonstrate the performance and characteristics of lead vs. non-lead in big game hunting. All ideas are on the table. We will also dedicate a portion of time to tackling the use of lead in prairie dog and “gopher” shooting.  \n  \nMineral Rights and Private Lands Conservation \nInstructor: Zachary Zipfel\, Montana Fish\, Wildlife and Parks \nDate:  Tuesday\, Feb 4\, 2020\, from 1-5pm \nWhile we are all aware of the issues and opportunities surrounding land conservation\, mineral ownership and mineral development are often overlooked. Join us as we describe what the mineral estate is\, how it came to be\, and the implications for habitat conservation. Developing land and habitat conservation strategies without considering the mineral estate is truly only addressing half of the landscape. We will provide a basic overview of the Montana Mineral estate and familiarize participants with some basic tools for identifying mineral owners and participants. \n  \nConservation Programs Training \nInstructors: Catherine Wightman\, Montana Fish\, Wildlife and Parks and Abby Dresser\, Ducks Unlimited \nDate:  Wednesday\, Feb 5\, 2020\, 8am – 12pm \nNumber of Attendees:  Unlimited \nIn association with the Montana TWS annual meeting Montana Fish Wildlife & Parks and Ducks Unlimited are once again partnering to offer a workshop for natural resource professionals working with private landowners. Join us for a ½ day refresher that will include presentations from state\, federal and non-profit agencies delivering conservation programs on private lands.  This year’s focus will be on new and improved conservation opportunities.  ​ \nThis workshop continues on the foundation it built a few years ago and will provide a refreshing overview of how to utilize conservation programs with private landowners and provide new updates on existing programs as well as what has been rolled out over the last two years. \n\nBanquet Speaker – Ryan “Cal” Callaghan \n \nRyan “Cal” Callaghan is Director of Conservation at MeatEater and host of the weekly podcast Cal’s Week in Review. Callaghan studied history and anthropology at the University of Montana before becoming a hunting and fishing guide on the outskirts of Glacier National Park\, the Missouri breaks\, the Frank Church and Bob Marshall wilderness areas. Callaghan was the first employee of the now MeatEater-owned technical hunting apparel company First Lite\, where he established the brand’s conservation ethos which they are known for today. Callaghan is a member and national board member of Backcountry Hunters & Anglers. \n  \nPlenary Speakers \nFor the plenary session this year we are proud to say that we have put together a group of individuals who are leading the charge in conserving Montana’s many habitats through some very novel approaches.  Through scientific\, holistic approaches that work cooperatively with private landowners the members of the plenary session are continually moving the conservation needle forward.  We hope that you will join us as we hear about their individual approaches\, what has worked and what has not\, and where they think habitat conservation is heading in the future! \nBob Sanders – Ducks Unlimited (Manager of Conservation Programs for Montana) \n \nBrian Martin – The Nature Conservancy (Montana Grasslands Conservation Director) \n \nLeo Barthelmess – Rancher Stewardship Alliance (President) \n \nRick Northrup – Montana Fish\, Wildlife and Parks (Wildlife Habitat Bureau Chief) \n \nGreg Neudecker – U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service/Partners for Fish and Wildlife Program (MT State Coordinator) \n \nDamien Austin – American Prairie Reserve (VP and Reserve Superintendent) \n \n\nMontana TWS Conference Welcome Reception \nTuesday\, Feb 4th\, 6:00 – 9:00 pm \n\nWild Movie Night \nTuesday\, Feb 4th\, 9 – 11 PM \nDEER 139\n“Deer 139” follows University of Wyoming research scientist Sam Dwinnell and two friends as they hike\, ski\, and pack raft the path of the collared mule deer known as #139 for 85 miles through western Wyoming and learn to see the world differently in the process. \nGo to https://www.deer139film.org/ [deer139film.org] for more info! Just in: Sam Dwinnell will be in attendance to talk about the ongoing deer research and answer all your questions!  \n\n  \nBONUS MOVIE NIGHT!!\nWednesday\, February 5th\, before and after the Student/Professional Mixer \nON THE SHOULDERS OF GIANTS\n“On The Shoulders of Giants” is a 21-minute film celebrating the vision and passion behind four decades of private land conservation in Montana. Produced in 2016 by Eric Ian in association with the Montana Association of Land Trusts\, the film marks the 40th anniversary of Montana’s first conservation easement and the state’s dynamic private land conservation achievement. Since 1976\, Montana landowners have partnered with land trusts and agencies to conserve 2.4 million acres of private land throughout the state benefiting wildlife\, agriculture\, clean water and a strong outdoor economy. Given ongoing economic and population trends the role of Montana private land conservation will become even more important in the future. \nSTARS IN THE SKY\nThe latest documentary feature from the award-winning team at Zero Point Zero Films\, STARS IN THE SKY: A Hunting Story is an examination of the lives and minds of hunters in America that opens the door to an honest exploration of the controversies\, emotions\, and traditions that are inherent to this most primal human activity. It is not a one-sided story. \nDirected by acclaimed writer Steven Rinella and framed around a rugged hunt in the Alaskan wilderness\, STARS IN THE SKY explores the experiences and belief systems of modern day hunters in America. These individuals are reflections of ourselves\, connected by their love of nature\, an intimate experience of gathering food\, and the familial ties that come from a tradition passed from generation to generation. Throughout the film\, a group of experts weigh in on the history\, sociology\, ethics\, and contradictions of hunting. It is a fresh and unexpected look at a discipline that grows increasingly controversial every year. \nSTARS IN THE SKY is held to ambitions as lofty as the title: to be the most impactful and definitive piece of hunting content ever created. By bridging the gap between hunters and non-hunters to help us better understand the heart of a hunter\, this feature length documentary will\, among other things\, help us better understand ourselves and our complex relationship with the wild. As with any good story\, it is about who we are\, and how we ended up at this very moment in time. \n\n  \nART CONTEST-CLOSED!!! \nDo you like to doodle during classes or student chapter TWS meetings? Do you supplement your work-study income as a world-famous tattoo artist with her own show on cable TV? Do you like money and free stuff? \nIF SO\, please consider designing the cover for our 2020 Annual Conference program! It doesn’t HAVE to incorporate this year’s conference theme\, but it’d be a lot cooler if it did. If we choose your submission\, you’ll get $100 (WHAT) as well as free conference registration! \nSTUDENTS ONLY! Submit your masterpieces to mttws.preselect@gmail.com. \n  \n  \nAWARD NOMINATIONS – CLOSED \nSorry\, the deadline has passed. But if you’ve already got ideas for next year\, you can check out the list of awards (Click Here!) [mttws.org] .
URL:https://mttws.org/event/2020-mt-tws-annual-conference/
LOCATION:Copper King Resort\, 4655 Harrison Avenue\, Butte\, MT\, 59710\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20181212
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200101
DTSTAMP:20260614T104253
CREATED:20181212T165530Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240406T175230Z
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SUMMARY:2019 Montana Chapter Membership
DESCRIPTION:Purchase your new or renewed membership with the Montana Chapter of The Wildlife Society \nIf you will be attending the annual conference you can purchase your membership on that page and do not need to add it here- \nIf you are not attending the conference\, please choose an option below and proceed to check out: \n  \n  \n*Payment via PayPal allows you to pay with a logged in user Paypal account\, or with a credit or debit card without a PayPal account.
URL:https://mttws.org/event/2019-montana-chapter-membership/
CATEGORIES:Membership
ORGANIZER;CN="Kelvin Johnson":MAILTO:mttws.president@gmail.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20181108
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20181204
DTSTAMP:20260614T104253
CREATED:20181108T211719Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240406T175230Z
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SUMMARY:Student Art Contest
DESCRIPTION:Hey Students! This is a great opportunity to hone your artistic skills and contribute to our 2019 annual Wildlife Society conference. We are soliciting wildlife artwork for the cover of our conference program related to this year’s theme: \n“Building a Conservation Ethic in the New Outdoor Economy”  \nWe are looking for artwork that represents some aspect of the interaction between wildlife and outdoor recreation. The winner will receive: \nFREE REGISTRATION for the ANNUAL CONFERENCE AND $100  \nand the great distinction of having your artwork on the cover of this year’s annual conference program. \nPlease submit your artwork by DECEMBER 3rd to Liz Bradley: lbradley@mt.gov; 3201 Spurgin Rd\, Missoula\, MT 59804
URL:https://mttws.org/event/student-art-contest/
CATEGORIES:Student Events
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