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Purdue Student Chapter The Wildlife Society

The Wildlife Society (TWS) is an international organization committed to the advancement of wildlife science and management.

Activities of the Purdue chapter vary year to year but have a common goal of increasing our members' understanding of wildlife biology, management, and science through hands on experiences and invited speakers. Previous speakers have included professionals from, USDA Wildlife Services, the US Fish and Wildlife Service, the Indiana DNR, and Purdue University. Previous activities include building ne

sting structures for wildlife, a wildlife quiz bowl, and trips to look for birds and amphibians. The field of wildlife biology is an important and diverse field. The Purdue Student Chapter of The Wildlife Society helps educate future professionals of the field on up to date research findings and techniques, provides its members with many opportunities to interact with current professionals, and educates those members through fun hands on work in the outdoors. All students interested in wildlife management and research are encouraged to get involved with this great organization!

09/09/2026

This we are talking about the tawny emperor (𝐴𝑠𝑡𝑒𝑟𝑜𝑐𝑎𝑚𝑝𝑎 𝑐𝑙𝑦𝑡𝑜𝑛). This brush-footed butterfly is common in the eastern half of Canada to northern Mexico. This species is common around gardens, bodies of water, houses, and gravel driveways. In its larval form, it feeds exclusively on hackberry. As an adult, it rarely lands on flowers. Opting instead to feed on carrion, dung, and plant sap. A similar species is the hackberry emperor, being distinguished by the white spots near the tip of its forewing and black eyespot along the forewing.

Information from inaturalist.org
Photo by Lydia Pultorak

09/08/2026

Coming by the LGTBQ+ Fair today? Visit The Purdue Student Chapter of the Wildlife Society to learn more about our club and how you can get invloved!

09/07/2026

Join our Conservation working group, Indiana DNR, and Purdue Wildlife Extension specialist Jarred Brooke Sunday, September 13th from 3 - 8 PM at Goose Creek Gamebird Habitat Area to participate in a mentored dove hunt for new hunters. No gear? No problem! Gear will be provided if needed. Appropriate hunting licenses need to be purchased beforehand. Please wear drab or camouflage clothing. Check out the attached flyer for more information!

09/04/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined the callout meeting; we had an amazing time meeting everyone! Six teams competed to find landmarks around the FNR department, and the pronghorns were the clear winners. Our next meeting will be September 16th from 6- 7 PM. We hope to see you there!

09/03/2026

Join us for the 38th annual ginkgo gathering on the front lawn of the Agriculture Administration building from 5:30 - 7:30 today. Learn about our club, how you can get involved, and enjoy free food and drinks!

09/02/2026

Happy ! This week, we are learning about the wandering tattler (𝑇𝑟𝑖𝑛𝑔𝑎 𝑖𝑛𝑐𝑎𝑛𝑎). During the summer, it is found in far eastern Russia, Alaska, northwestern Canada, and along portions of the California coast. In the nonbreeding season, it is distributed across the Pacific, often found on isolated islands or coastlines. They nest in rocky areas along mountain streams. Females lay four olive colored eggs in shallow depressions, with both parents incubating and feeding. Their diet consists of aquatic invertebrates, often returning to the same location over a short period of time. The epithet 𝘪𝘯𝘤𝘢𝘯𝘢 is from the Latin 𝑖𝑛𝑐𝑎𝑛𝑢𝑠 meaning "light gray". The call consists of a rapid trill of three or four accelerating, staccato notes.

Photo by George Emerson
Information from inaturalist.org

09/01/2026

Reminder to join us tomorrow September 2nd from 6 -7 PM at PFEN 241 for Purdue Student Chapter of The Wildlife Society callout meeting! Meet our officers, learn about upcoming events, and research opportunities.

08/31/2026

Love birding and want to get involved in local conservation projects? Consider joining the Eastern Bluebird box monitoring project this fall! Join us September 24th from 6 - 8 PM at MEIGS Agricultural Center to enjoy a cookout and learn more about this upcoming project.

08/26/2026

is back! The wildlife species for today is the Wood Frog (Lithobates sylvaticus). This species fascinates biologists due to its freeze tolerance, bog and vernal pool associations, and long-range movements. Out of all the North American frogs, it is the only one that occurs north of the Arctic Circle. Wood frogs have a similar feeding pattern to other ranids, a body lunge with tongue extension triggered by prey movements. This species is common in the boreal forests of Canada and is the most widely distributed frog in Alaska, spending the majority of its time on the forest floor.

Photo by Lydia Pultorak
Information from inaturalist.org

08/24/2026

Our callout meeting will be on Wednesday, September 2nd from 6:00-7:00 pm in PFEN 241. Join us to learn more about our Purdue Student Chapter of The Wildlife Society and find out how you can gain wildlife research experience!

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West Lafayette, IN
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