You can also join local chapters through these ways.
Benefits of Membership:
An annual issue of Transactions of the Wildlife Society Western Section
Quarterly issues of The Western Section Newsletter
Discounted registration at conferences and workshops
Voting privileges
Certified Wildlife Biologist and Professional Development Certificate Programs
Announcements through our Members Yahoo Group
Current, outstanding wildlife training workshops
A devoted, lively, and engaged network of members which to mentor the next generation of wildlife professionals
Access to Western Section grant and scholarship funding
An active awards program that recognizes extraordinary biologist or organizations, outstanding service to the Society, and student posters at our annual conference.
Access to the membership directory to network and find resources within the wildlife profession
An opportunity to interact professionally and socially with other wildlife professionals from all over the region
Great resources for students and young professionals
And much more
Levels of Membership and Dues Membership in the national organization of The Wildlife Society, in The Western Section of The Wildlife Society, and in your local chapter are independent from each other. Each level of membership has its own dues as well as member benefits. Dues for each level are for the calendar year so to get the most out of your membership be sure to join or renew in the beginning of the year. The Western Section has three levels of membership:
Annual Professional for $20 per year
Annual Student for $10 per year
Lifetime Member for $450 payable in 1, 2, or 3 installments
You can also join one or more of the local Chapters :
Central Coast: $4.00
Hawaii: $5.00
Humboldt State Student Chapter: $6/semester ($10/year)
North Coast: $5.00
Nevada: $10.00
Sac-Shasta: $10.00
S.F. Bay Area: $10.00
San Joaquin Valley: $5.00
So. California: $10.00
Davis Student Chapter: $5/quarter ($15/year)
The national organization has many membership options including regular, student, retired, commercial, international, and government agency. To see membership options and rates please visit the national membership page.
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