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Welcome to the Oregon Chapter of the Wildlife Society!
Our Mission: Inspire, empower, and enable Oregon's wildlife professionals and students to promote science-based wildlife conservation and management through the participation and leadership of an open and inclusive community of members.
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Diversity & Inclusion in the Wildlife Profession
We are committed to making the wildlife profession in Oregon more inclusive and equitable for everyone. We embrace a broad spectrum of identities reflective of the overall human population, including individuals from historically underrepresented backgrounds.
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Conservation Funding
We are deeply involved in conservation and legislative activities related to wildlife in Oregon. Lear more about our recent actions, and relevant conservation issues you should be aware of!
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Upcoming Events

Annual Conference - THANK YOU ALL FOR A GREAT CONFERENCE!

Join us Feb 14-16, 2024 in Hood River, OR for three days of presentations, networking opportunities, workshops, and more! We are so excited to once again be able to host a scientific conference for our membership, in the beautiful Columbia River Gorge.

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Workshops & Field Trips

Learn about the upcoming workshop opportunities available through ORTWS

Grants, Awards, & Scholarships

The mission of ORTWS includes inspiring, empowering, and enabling Oregon's wildlife professionals and students to promote science-based wildlife conservation and management through the participation and leadership of an open and inclusive community of members.

We accomplish these efforts by providing:

  • Small grants to support outreach and educational opportunities
  • Scholarships for outstanding students, who need financial help to support their research goals
  • Awards to recognize members of our community with major accomplishments either the professional, civic, or presentation realms
Photo credit: Henry Dinardo
Photo credit: Henry Dinardo

Job Opportunities

Check out our current job listings for the Oregon Chapter. Read the full job announcement and learn more about how to apply.