Our Mission
To inspire, empower, and enable wildlife professionals to sustain wildlife populations and habitats through science-based management and conservation.
Swainson’s hawk (Buteo swainsoni). Photo by Andy McCrory
Hummingbird. Photo by Karen Swaim
Our Goals
- Develop and maintain professional standards for wildlife research and management
- Enhance knowledge and technical capabilities of wildlife managers.
- Advance professional stewardship of wildlife resources and their habitats.
- Advocate the use of sound biological information for wildlife policy decisions.
- Increase public awareness and appreciation of the wildlife profession
Student Opportunities
- Research Grants
- Wildlife Society Annual Conference Travel Grants
The grant covers student registration, travel and lodge. These annual meetings are a fantastic opportunity to attend, with many networking and educational opportunities. The 2026 meeting will be Feb 2-6, 2026, Hyatt Regency – Monterey, CA. - Discounted Workshop Rates
Past workshops have included: Small Mammal Trapping, California Endangered Species Act, Blunt-Nosed Leopard Lizard, Urban San Joaquin kit fox, Rattlesnake Handling, Mammal Track and Sign Workshop. - Job and Internship Announcements
- Networking with wildlife professionals throughout the San Joaquin Valley
About Our Logo
In 2009, we held an open contest for a logo that would represent the diversity of our Chapter area. Robin Phanco, a graphic artist from the Fresno area, had the winning design.
Robin graduated in 1993 from California State University, Fresno with a BA in Graphic Design. In the last 17 years, she has had the opportunity to work in Computer Game Design, Trade Show/Exhibit Design, and Restaurant & Retail Design. She has been the Creative Director for three startup companies and is currently the Creative Director for Northside Christian Church in Clovis, California.