The Wildlife Society , founded in 1937, is the association of wildlife professionals, dedicated to excellence in wildlife stewardship through science and education.
Ecology is the primary scientific discipline of the wildlife profession.
The interests of the Society, therefore, embrace the interactions of all organisms with their natural environments. The Society recognizes that humans, as other organisms, have a total dependency upon the environment. It is the Society's belief also that wildlife, in its myriad forms, is basic to the maintenance of a human culture that provides quality living. The mission of the Wildlife Society is to enhance the ability of wildlife professionals to conserve diversity, sustain productivity, and ensure the responsible use of wildlife resources for the benefit of society. The society's membership of over 9,000 is comprised of research scientist, educators, communications specialists, conservation law enforcement officers, resources managers, and administrator from more the 70 countries.