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Bridging the Gap:
Blending Research and Management
52nd Annual Winter Meeting
Jan 31 - Feb 2, 2023
La Crosse, Wisconsin
Plenary Speakers
Jennifer Price Tack
| Melinda Knutson
| Sara Vacek
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Symposia Topics
Climate Change Adaptation in Wisconsin: Strategies for Wildlife Managers and Case Studies | Predicted Fire for Wildlife Management in Wisconsin |
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Conference Schedule Draft
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Celebration of the 50th Anniversary of the Wisconsin Chapter of The Wildlife Society |
Hold onto your hats! The long-awaited celebration of the 50th Anniversary of WCTWS finally will be held, in conjunction with our 2023 Annual Meeting at the Radisson Hotel along the mighty Mississippi in downtown La Crosse, Wisconsin at 6-10 pm on Tuesday, January 31, 2023. We are planning a special social event that will celebrate the activities, accomplishments, and personalities that made the WCTWS great! You will have plenty of time during the celebration to catch up with old colleagues, learn about the history of the WCTWS, recognize past award recipients and Board members, and meet new people. You don’t have to be a current member to join in the fun and there is no registration fee for this social. Beverages and light hors d'oeuvres will be provided. Any photos (black and white, color, embarrassing, or otherwise) that document our members and organization in all its glory would be appreciated. With any luck, we will pull in over 200 retirees, regulars, and students out of their snow-bound cabins in January for a festive reflection on where we have been and a look forward on where we are going. Please let Past-President Scott Hygnstrom know if you have any contributions or would be willing to help with this celebration. He can be reached at 715-346-2301 or shygnstr@uwsp.edu.
Celebration Schedule Lets Celebrate! Beverages (2 free drink tickets plus no-host bar) and light hors d'oeuvres provided. 6:30 – 7:30 pm Open social – Meet old and new friends! 7:30 – 8:30 pm 50th Anniversary Program - Scott Craven, A history of WCTWS, Recognition of Boards and Awards - Tom Hauge, WCTWS and Wisconsin Green Fire collaboration 8:30 – 10:00 pm Social continues! If you have any photographs you would like to share relating to WCTWS over the 50 years (especially the early years) please email them to Scott Hygnstrom! This celebration is FREE to past and present members who are not attending the conference. To get an accurate count for food and beverages for the event, please email us your name and number of attendees by clicking below. | Field Trip Information 1:00 – 5:00 pm $20 registration fee; Limited to 30 people; first come, first served 1:30 - 3:00 pm USFWS Brice Prairie Visitor Center, Onalaska, WI - Steven Winter, Overall mission and priorities of the Upper Miss NWFR - Tim Miller, Priority wildlife programs of the La Crosse District 3:30 – 5:00 pm USGS Upper Midwest Environmental Science Center, French Island, WI Registration for this event opens January 9th. |
Call for Abstracts
We invite all wildlife ecology, management, conservation, education, and policy presentations to submit oral presentations (12-15 minutes) and poster presentations. Abstracts should include title, author names (indicate presenting author), agency or affiliation, contact information, and a brief paragraph (limited to 250 words) describing your presentation. Please indicate if your submission is a student presentation. E-mail your abstract to wctws.secretary@gmail.com by December 22nd.
Call for Nominations
The Awards Committee is seeking nominations for chapter recognition at the annual Winter Meeting. We all work with extraordinary wildlife professionals that are worthy of recognition by their peers. Please think of the deserving people you know, and considering nominating them for one of these prestigious awards today.
Nominations, including a statement of nomination, letter(s) of support and any supporting information, should be sent to: DerekJ.Johnson@wisconsin.gov
Students – an opportunity for you at the upcoming WCTWS meeting!
Practice makes perfect they say. We are lining up an opportunity for you to practice your interview skills and hone your resume at this year’s winter meeting.
All you need to do is sign up at the link below by January 9th. Choose the option to participate in a mock interview or have your resume reviewed by an expert. We’ll connect you with a professional to arrange a time for you to meet one-on-one during the meeting.
Don’t miss out on this chance to be prepared for upcoming job interviews. For questions contact christine.anhaltdepies@wisconsin.gov
Hotel Information
RADISSON HOTEL LA CROSSE 200 Harborview Plaza | La Crosse, WI 54601 Telephone: 608-784-6680 Sales Fax: 608-782-6430
ROOM RESERVATION PROCEDURES: Room reservations will be made by your attendees on an individual basis. Individuals can make their reservations using one of the following methods:
- Call Hotel directly Mon-Fri. 9am-5pm CST at 608-784-6680
- Call our Central Reservations line 24 hours a day at 1-800-333-3333
- Request a “quick access link” from your Hotel Contact to send to your attendees via email.
- To book online: Radisson Hotel La Crosse Booking Link
To qualify for the Group Room Rate, attendees must make their reservations by Monday, January 16, 2023, and attendees must ask for the WI Chapter of the Wildlife Society rate when making their reservation. Any requests for special room arrangements must be made at the time of this reservation. All reservations must be guaranteed by one night’s deposit, a major credit card or by the Group Master Account. In addition, at the time of check-in each guest will be required to present a valid credit card for any incidental charges they may incur during their stay
Other options if space fills up: Holiday Inn & Suites on Pearl Street and the Grand Stay.
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