50th Annual Conference of the Montana Chapter of The Wildlife Society!
50 years of Partnerships: What have learned and where we are headed.
Great Falls, Montana February 27-March 2, 2012
Co-hosted by the Northwest Section of The Wildife Society
Hello Montana Chapter members! The 2012 Annual Conference will mark the Montana Chapters 50th Anniversary! This year the conference will be co hosted by the Northwest Section. The location is Great Falls, MT and the meeting will be held February 27-March 2, 2012 at the Best Western Heritage Inn. There are currently a block of rooms available for $92 per night. Block room code for reservations is Wildlife Society Conference. We look forward to an exciting line up of plenary speakers, continuation of the student/professional quiz bowl, and much, much more! Hope to see many of you in Great Falls, MT in February!
We are actively seeking donations for the annual silent auction. If you have an item to donate or know someone who might, please contact Julie Cunningham (
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; 406-994-6341) with your information. The silent auction items help support the Wynn Freeman Account. All contributions are tax deductible!
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The Montana Chapter of The Wildlife Society was chartered in 1962 and formally organized with the election of the first officers in 1963. Adoption of chapter bylaws occurred in 1964.
The mission of the Montana Chapter of the Wildlife Society is to serve and represent wildlife
professionals in all areas of wildlife conservation and resource management. Goals of the Montana Wildlife Society include:
1. Develop and maintain a program that facilitates continuing education and professional development of wildlife professionals.
2. Promote sound stewardship of wildlife and their habitats through the application of
scientific information.
3. Increase public awareness and appreciation of wildlife.
4. Develop an active and diverse membership and maintain an organization that provides excellent
service to members.
The Montana Chapter of the Wildlife Society sponsors a winter conference each year. The conferences provide a forum for invited speakers and member presentations. Topics focus on those issues of particular importance or interest to Montana.
