Description
Becoming a Wildlife Professional is the first comprehensive book to describe the entry-level jobs available for the next generation of wildlife biologists and conservationists. Scott E. Henke and Paul R. Krausman include detailed chapters on how students should prepare for a vocation in the wildlife profession while offering pragmatic advice about applying for and obtaining a job. The core of the book presents more than 100 diverse career options that are available to aspiring wildlife workers, including work in biological field research, forestry, rehabilitation, ranching, photography, and refuge management. It also details each position’s educational and technical requirements, challenges, salaries, and opportunities for advancement. Bringing together useful advice from a range of seasoned experts who have used these techniques to secure employment, the book conveys important messages about the responsibilities and challenges of a career in wildlife conservation and management. This how-to manual is an essential text for wildlife science students interested in making themselves marketable for employers across a wide spectrum of wildlife jobs. 229 p.
- Scott E. Henke, Editor. Research scientist and Regents Professor, Caesar Kleberg Wildlife Research Institute, and Chair of the Department of Rangeland and Wildlife Sciences. Texas A&M University-Kingsville, TX (USA).
- Paul R. Krausman, Editor. Emeritus Professor, School of Natural Resources and the Environment, University of Arizone, Tucson, AZ (USA).
- Publication dates (digital version): 2017-09.
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