Purdue Student Chapter The Wildlife Society

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!

Our H**ps Working Group is hosting a H**p Hike at Prophetstown State Park at 12:00 PM this Saturday, May 2nd! Hopefully,...
04/29/2026

Our H**ps Working Group is hosting a H**p Hike at Prophetstown State Park at 12:00 PM this Saturday, May 2nd! Hopefully, the group will be able to see some snakes, turtles, and other herps on the hike. Please see the GroupMe for the signup link, carpooling sheet, and other information!

Last Friday, our members were able to go powder tracking with Dr. Zollner and the wildlife practicum TAs! After successf...
04/28/2026

Last Friday, our members were able to go powder tracking with Dr. Zollner and the wildlife practicum TAs! After successfully powdering a small mammal, they were able to track its fluorescent powder trail after dark with UV flashlights.

All officer positions have now been filled for the 2026-27 term! Ava Miller will be joining the TWS officer team, servin...
04/27/2026

All officer positions have now been filled for the 2026-27 term! Ava Miller will be joining the TWS officer team, serving as the Student Council Representative for our student chapter.

Join us at our De-Stress Event on Wednesday, April 29th from 6:00-7:00 PM at Martell Forest! We are collaborating with t...
04/27/2026

Join us at our De-Stress Event on Wednesday, April 29th from 6:00-7:00 PM at Martell Forest! We are collaborating with the Boiler Green Organizations Coalition (BGO) for this event, there will be various crafts and outdoor activities, and food/drinks will be provided. We hope to see everyone there!

A big thank you to our last guest speaker, Dr. Carolyn Burt, who led an engaging discussion on light pollution and its i...
04/27/2026

A big thank you to our last guest speaker, Dr. Carolyn Burt, who led an engaging discussion on light pollution and its impacts on humans and wildlife! Here are some photos from our final general meeting of the year, and we are looking forward to seeing everyone at our de-stress event this Wednesday.

Join us at our last meeting of the semester, De-Stress with TWS, on Wednesday, April 29th from 6:00-7:00 PM at Martell F...
04/23/2026

Join us at our last meeting of the semester, De-Stress with TWS, on Wednesday, April 29th from 6:00-7:00 PM at Martell Forest! We will have various crafts and outdoor activities, and food/drinks will be provided. We hope to see everyone there!

Happy  ! Today, we're learning about the Yellow-bellied Sapsucker (𝘚𝘱𝘩𝘺𝘳𝘒𝘱π˜ͺ𝘀𝘢𝘴 𝘷𝘒𝘳π˜ͺ𝘢𝘴). This species can be seen across ...
04/22/2026

Happy ! Today, we're learning about the Yellow-bellied Sapsucker (𝘚𝘱𝘩𝘺𝘳𝘒𝘱π˜ͺ𝘀𝘢𝘴 𝘷𝘒𝘳π˜ͺ𝘢𝘴). This species can be seen across North and Central America from the northern extent of its distribution in Alaska to the southern extent in Panama. Its name relates to its feeding method, since the Sapsucker drills organized systems of wells into trees to release sap. Individual Yellow-bellied Sapsuckers will continuously maintain and defend their well systems, as many other birds and wildlife species try to feed upon the sap and any insects that it attracts. The Yellow-bellied Sapsucker can also indirectly support other species in its community by excavating cavities in trees. Species that cannot excavate their own nesting cavities (such as the northern flying squirrel) often take advantage of these empty or abandoned cavities.

Photo by Elena Boughton
Information from birdsoftheworld.org

We are collaborating with .scee and  to bring you another Photography Workshop on Saturday, April 25th at 2:00 PM! Again...
04/20/2026

We are collaborating with .scee and to bring you another Photography Workshop on Saturday, April 25th at 2:00 PM! Again, meet in the eastern parking lot of Horticulture Park. Join us to learn about some tips and tricks for wildlife photography (no fancy equipment required)!

Our Birds Working Group is hosting a Wingspan Night on Monday, April 27th from 6:00 - 9:00 PM in ABE B073! Wingspan is a...
04/18/2026

Our Birds Working Group is hosting a Wingspan Night on Monday, April 27th from 6:00 - 9:00 PM in ABE B073! Wingspan is a bird-themed board game, perfect for anyone who loves to strategize or simply have a fun time with friends. All dues-paying members are welcome!

Our Hunting Working Group is collaborating with the Purdue Student Chapter of the American Fisheries Society () to host ...
04/17/2026

Our Hunting Working Group is collaborating with the Purdue Student Chapter of the American Fisheries Society () to host a Hook-and-Line Sampling Event on Saturday, April 25th at 3:00 PM at Harrison Creek! If you would like to learn more about this event and sign up, please check out our GroupMe.

Join us on Wednesday, April 22nd from 6:00-7:00 PM in FORS 216 to hear from Dr. Carolyn Burt! We will be learning about ...
04/16/2026

Join us on Wednesday, April 22nd from 6:00-7:00 PM in FORS 216 to hear from Dr. Carolyn Burt! We will be learning about Dr. Burt's research and work, involving topics such as nighttime bird migration and light pollution. We hope that everyone will join us for our last general meeting of the semester!

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