The Prairie Naturalist Quarterly Journal of Research on the Natural History of the North American Great Plains Published by the Great Plains Natural Science Society Founded in 1967

Prairie Rattlesnake (Crotalus viridis viridis) by Melissa Johann

Editor: Dr. Elmer J. Finck, Fort Hays State University, Hays, Kansas
Assistant Editor: Hilary Gillock, Fort Hays State University, Hays, Kansas
Book Review Editor: Douglas H. Johnson, University of Minnesota, St. Paul, Minnesota
Associate Editors

Now in its 37th year of publication, THE PRAIRIE NATURALIST fills an important role as the avenue of communication of research on the North American grasslands and their biota. This journal offers timely technical information for researchers, educators, students, and the interested public. Published each March, June, September and December, this journal reaches subscribers throughout the United States and Canada, as well as libraries in Europe and Asia. Each volume contains about 260 pages devoted mainly to articles based upon detailed scientific research. About 10% of each volume is devoted to shorter and less comprehensive communications (notes) and book reviews. The cover of each issue is illustrated with a pen-and-ink sketch of a prairie view or plains organism prepared for the journal by a wildlife artist.

Manuscripts containing original material not submitted elsewhere are considered for publication; all are reviewed by specialists in relevant fields, with a rejection rate of about 30%. Style rules have been prepared by the Editor (see link below). Suggestions to contributors and a statement on editorial policy are printed annually in the March issue. An annual index is published in the last issue of the volume. Articles are abstracted in BIOLOGICAL ABSTRACTS, FISHERIES REVIEW, WILDLIFE REVIEW, and other abstract journals.

Style Rules for Manuscripts / Current Publication Status

Subscription Information

Printable membership application (pdf file)

Annual dues:

$10 for Students
$15 for Individuals
$20.00 for Family membership
$40.00 for Patrons
$30.00 for Library subscriptions
Life memberships: $250.00 payable in 1 - 3 annual installments.
Donations are gratefully accepted and tax-deductable!

All prices are in U.S. funds. Add $5.00 for subscriptions sent to addresses outside the USA.
All memberships include subscriptions to The Prairie Naturalist and the GPNSS quarterly newsletter.
Correspondence concerning membership should be directed to:

Hilary Gillock
Assistant Editor, The Prairie Naturalist
Department of Biological Sciences
Fort Hays State University
600 Park Street
Hays, KS 67601-4099  USA
prairien@fhsu.edu
Phone: 785-628-5594
FAX: 785-628-4153

New memberships received before November 1st will be applied to that calendar year, and the new subscriber will receive the March, June, and September issues for that year, as well as the December issue. New memberships received on or after November 1st will be applied towards the following year, and the first issue mailed will be the March issue of that coming year.

25-Year Index

The long awaited 25-year index to The Prairie Naturalist is now available. Cross referenced by author, subject, taxonomy and geographic area, this index is a must for anyone with a collection of The Prairie Naturalist or a handy guide to that citation you forgot while writing that important paper. The index covers the first 25 years of The Prairie Naturalist publication, volumes 1 to 25. The cost for this invaluable issue is $20.00, which includes postage and handling.

Acceptable payment form is check or money order. [No credit cards or GPOs accepted]

Orders may be mailed to:

Great Plains Natural Science Society
8065 51½ Street SE
Montpelier, ND 58472  USA

Tables of Contents

Back Issues

Back issues of all volumes are available at the following rates: (all prices include shipping and handling):

Volumes 1-10: $6.00 for each issue or $65.00 for the set of 10 volumes.
Volumes 11-20: $10.00 for each issue or $95.00 for the set of 10 volumes.
Volumes 21-30: $18.00 for each issue or $125.00 for the set of 10 volumes.
Volumes 31-37: $18.00 for each issue or $90.00 for the set of 7 volumes.

Entire back issue set (volumes 1-37): $350.00

To order back issues, send inquiries to:

Hilary Gillock
Assistant Editor, The Prairie Naturalist
Department of Biological Sciences
Fort Hays State University
600 Park Street
Hays, KS 67601-4099  USA

prairien@fhsu.edu

Links on the Internet

The following are some links that we find interesting or useful. Please let us know if there are other links that you would like to see added to this page.
 

North Dakota  Northern Prairie Wildlife Research Center  University of North Dakota  North Dakota State University  ND Game and Fish Department  NDSU Extension Service	Vascular Plants
South Dakota SD Department of Game, Fish, and Parks	Invertebrates
Nebraska Nebraska Academy of Sciences NE Game and Parks Commission	Fishes
Kansas Kansas Academy of Sciences KS Department of Wildlife and Parks	Herps
Oklahoma Oklahoma Academy of Science OK Department of Wildlife Conservation	Birds George Miksch Sutton Avian Research Center
Texas Texas Academy of Science TX Department of Parks and Wildlife	Mammals American Society of Mammalogists' Mammal Slide Library Don Wilson's Mammal Species of the World
Regional / Nationwide The Nature Conservancy US Fish and Wildlife Service Southwestern Association of Naturalists Great Plains Nature Center	Employment Opportunities Links to Natural Science Employment Websites

Questions or comments about The Prairie Naturalist? Please e-mail us or write to us at:

The Prairie Naturalist
Department of Biological Sciences
Fort Hays State University
600 Park Street
Hays, KS 67601-4099  USA
prairien@fhsu.edu