The Wildlife Society - Mission and Objectives

Mission and Objectives

The mission of The Wildlife Society is to enhance the ability of wildlife professionals to conserve biodiversity, sustain productivity, and ensure responsible use of wildlife resources for the benefit of society. The mission is implemented through five goals:

1. Develop and maintain professional standards for wildlife research and management.
2. Enhance knowledge and technical capabilities of wildlife managers.
3. Advance professional stewardship of wildlife resources and their habitats.
4. Advocate the use of sound biological information for wildlife policy decisions.
5. Increase public awareness and appreciation of the wildlife profession.

The principal objectives of the Society, as they appear in the current Bylaws, are to:

1. Develop and promote sound stewardship of wildlife resources and of the environments upon which wildlife and humans depend;
2. Undertake an active role in preventing human-induced environmental degradation;
3. Increase awareness and appreciation of wildlife values; and
4. Seek the highest standards in all activities of the wildlife profession.

Society purposes, objectives, and activities are guided by a strategic plan and implemented by:

• Disseminating current information through publications and other activities;
• Sponsoring or co-sponsoring wildlife and related natural resource conferences;
• Providing scientifically based information and recommendations to legislative leaders;
• Cooperating with other wildlife organizations and agencies to achieve mutual goals;
• Providing opportunities for wildlife biologists to enhance their professional credentials through a Certification Program, and Professional Development Program; and
• Increasing public awareness and appreciation of wildlife conservation and management.