As in years past, HSU put on an impressive performance, beating out a handful of other schools in the annual wildlife trivia contest. The winning team consisted of Phil Chaon, Kate Howard, Justin Purnell, Max Marquez and John Oliver.
Humboldt State also won in several other events, nabbing first place in the poster contest, second and third in the oral presentations, and third in the “triathlon.” Travis Strong earned two first place prizes in the photo competition for the flora and landscape categories.
HSU’s strong overall performance also garnered it the “Best in the West” award, granted annually to the highest scoring competitor in all categories.
Student chapters of the Wildlife Society gather each spring to compete in regional conclaves, which include field trips, workshops, networking opportunities and quiz bowls testing students’ wildlife knowledge.
This year’s Western Student Conclave included the University of Montana; University of Wyoming; Colorado State University; New Mexico State University; University of Nevada, Reno; University of Nebraska; Washington State University and Utah State University.
HSU students will participate in the national student quiz bowl this fall, to be held at the Wildlife Society’s annual conference in Portland.