1. SNOWBIRD, UTAH 2 – 6 October 2010 THE WILDLIFE SOCIETY 17 TH ANNUAL CONFERENCE

2. When you think of Utah, what are the 1st things that come to mind?

3. For the uninitiated: You may think of Utah’s scenery as mundane – flatter-than-a-pancake landscapes where cars speed like rockets. I think I see a tree…

4. And, admit it, you think about the unusual mating system practiced by some Utah species Doug Von Gausig DigitalPhotoStock.com Danielfaris.com Arizona Game and Fish Department

5. However, if you’ve been to Utah, you know the Utah mountain, canyon, and desert scenery is breathtaking. Placesandplaces.com David Whitten Photography Planetware.com

6. And recent changes to the liquor laws make it as easy to get an adult beverage in Utah as nearly any other state in the union. Slctravel.com AP Photo/Colin Braley 2009 Michael Brandy, Deseret News

7. And, of course, the vast majority of animals in Utah practice the most common mating system. USFWS Hugh Rose Photography

8. You may recall that Utah hosted the 2002 Winter Olympics. Tourism is a leading industry; so, Utah knows how to take care of its visitors. Travel.utah.gov

9. Now, if there were a FALL Olympics, Utah would certainly qualify to host. theconglomerate.org

10. Aubrey Guynn

11. Tim Avery Dana Rees

12. As would Snowbird – the most accessible mountain conference center in America. Over 500 guestrooms; over 30 meeting rooms; numerous outdoor patios, decks & terraces and a highly trained service staff

13. Snowbird rises to the top in environmental conservation & outreach with several awards for revegetation, mine reclamation, energy conservation, improving air & water quality & education programs

14. Snowbird and it’s surrounds are truly World Class! Alpine Utah

15. 30 miles from SLC located 30 miles from Salt Lake City’s International Airport

16. And close to field trip locations such as the Great Salt Lake Jansen Gunderson

17. Great Salt Lake a hemispherically recognized area of importance for birds; and the lake with be teaming with bird life in October! Gary Crandall David Kennedy

18. We will also be close to high desert, sagebrush country like Deseret Ranch - Where the deer and the antelope play.

19. And Mount Timpanogos is a showcase of Fall in the Rocky Mountains. Robert Shorn

20. Right in Snowbird, you’ll be able to hike, bike, & ride the tram from the 7700 ft. base to the Wasatch Ridge at 11,000 ft. Utah Pictures ICanonit

21. And, of course, our trips will target Utah wildlife kris247 Oregonian James Ownby Erik Beever, USGS

22. And before or after the meetings, stop by our outstanding state & national parks. Zion Bryce Canyon Capitol Reef wallpapers-diq.net Wolfgang Staudt

23. National Parks One behalf of the Conference Arrangements Committee & the Utah Chapter of The Wildlife Society; please join us at… Arches Canyonlands AP - Yahoo PlanetWare.com

24. SNOWBIRD, UTAH 2 – 6 October 2010 THE WILDLIFE SOCIETY 17 TH ANNUAL CONFERENCE See You There!