Membership
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Why Become an IBA Member?

Membership in the IBA pays off for bear researchers, managers, and conservationists alike.  The IBA offers connectivity with peers, professional meetings, publications, and updated information on world-wide projects and news pertaining to bears.

Membership Benefits

Membership entitles you to receive International Bear News, IBA's quarterly newsletter, and Ursus, the IBA's annual journal.  Ursus, is the most comprehensive publication dedicated specifically to bear research, and is now also available online to subscribers of BioOne.  Other membership benefits include some discounts during our international conferences, and voting priviledges.  Soon, IBA members will be given access to online discussion forums on bear-related topics.

Membership Fees
Standard Membership $50 USD/year for 1 year $45 USD/year for 3+ years
Reduced Standard Membership $25.00 USD/year for those who cannot afford Standard Membership
Institutional Membership $100.00/year $250 USD for 3 years
     
IBA Publications

The IBA offers important publications such as:

  • Past Ursus Journals
  • IBA Conference Proceedings
  • Workshop Proceedings
  • Monographs
  • Safety in Bear Country Videos

Click here>>> to download the PDF order form.  Online purchase of these items is coming soon.

Payment Methods

MasterCard/Visa, or Check or Money Order in US$ accepted. Make checks payable to IBA.  Online membership will be coming soon.

To download a PDF Membership Application & Survey Form, click here>>> and submit to:

Terry White
Southern Appalachian Field Laboratory
University of Tennessee
274 Ellington Hall Knoxville, TN 37996 USA
Phone: (865) 974-4790
Fax: (865) 974-3555

For questions or concerns, please contact Terry White or Diana Doan-Crider, but do not send payment information via email.