The New Mexico Chapter of The Wildlife Society
The New Mexico Chapter is an active affiliate of The Wildlife Society that is dedicated to promoting sound
management and conservation of New Mexico's wildlife resources. Membership is open to all professionals,
students and laypersons interested in wildlife research, management, education and administration. Our chapter works to maintain communication among wildlife professionals, encourages communication between those professionals and the general public, supports continuing education through grants, workshops and regional meetings, encourages student involvement in the wildlife profession, and actively participates in shaping management and conservation policy through letters, public statements and resolutions.
The Wildlife Society’s mission is to represent and serve the professional community of scientists, managers, educators, technicians, planners, and others who work actively to study, manage, and conserve wildlife and its habitats worldwide.
Chapter Announcements:
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Registration for the 2027 Joint Annual Meeting of the Arizona and New Mexico Chapters of The Wildlife Society and the American Fisheries Society is now OPEN! The meting will be held in Las Cruces, NM from February 4th to the 6th Visit the JAM 2027 tab for more information and a link to register!
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We need volunteers for JAM planning committees! Please see the document HERE, to see a list of committees and sign up today!
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Submissions are open for the Summer 2026 NMTWS newsletter. If you have stories or photos to share, please submit them using the link HERE.
A melanistic collared lizard (Crotaphytus collaris) on a lava rock in the
Aden Lava Flow Wilderness Area. Photo by M. Dalton.
Joining the New Mexico Chapter:
To join The Wildlife Society, including any sections or chapters you may be interested in, please visit The Wildlife Society's membership portal.
By joining the New Mexico Chapter, you can help support wildlife management in our state and grow your own career in wildlife. Your membership fees support the New Mexico Chapter in the planning of the Joint Annual Meetings of the Arizona and New Mexico chapters of The Wildlife Society and the American Fisheries Society as well as providing resources to wildlife professionals and students throughout New Mexico in many different ways !
Photo by The Wildlife Society