Quote Originally Posted by bcmulie View Post
I've never heard of The Wildlife Society - are they actually a pro-hunting group?
They are a pretty big deal in the world of wildlife biology (probably the biggest deal). They call themselves the "Leaders in Wildlife Science, Management and Conservation" which based on their work and longevity is hard to dispute.

They're not pro or anti, they're an organization whose goal is to address issues associated with current and future status of wildlife.
The vast majority of wildlife use, management, conservation, etc. research is published in their academic journals (Journal of Wildlife Management, The Wildlife Professional). For people working or engaged in the field to some extent, it is "The" organization for them. They have thousands of members (students, land managers, farmers, ranchers, scientists, wildlife professional, hunters) and regional chapters in most states and provinces.

From their website:

Founded in 1937, the organization’s mission is “To inspire, empower, and enable wildlife professionals to sustain wildlife populations and habitats through science-based management and conservation.” The Wildlife Society enhances our members’ networking and learning opportunities, professional and career development, and provides numerous ways for them to get more involved in creating a better future for wildlife and their habitats.

http://wildlife.org/about/