What is Wildlife and Fisheries Biology and Management?
The UW wildlife and fisheries biology and management degree is a course of study that
offers a path to careers in natural resources management. As a wildlife and fisheries
biology and management student, you will receive a solid background in the basic sciences,
zoology, conservation biology and ecology. You will also be able to choose a concentration
by specializing in the study of terrestrial or aquatic organisms. Training includes
learning about animal behavior, habitat selection, population dynamics and conservation
and management practices. Plus, you will have the chance to acquire field and laboratory
skills in class as well as through field courses in the U.S. and abroad as well as
internships.
Your wildlife and fisheries biology and management degree will prepare you for wildlife
and fish management careers, including professional certification in the American
Fisheries Society and The Wildlife Society. It can also serve as the basic degree
for advanced training in wildlife law enforcement, veterinary medicine and graduate
school in related fields.
Do you wish to explore your strengths and interests? You can tailor your degree to
your personal passions with our degree program in wildlife and fisheries biology and
management. We offer 2 specialized WFBM options on top of our many College of Agriculture,
Life Sciences and Natural Resources minors.
Options:
- Terrestrial
- Aquatic
Possible Minors:
Wildlife Fisheries Biology Management Minor
Interested in wildlife and fisheries? Enhance your primary degree with a minor in wildlife and fisheries biology and management! You'll explore the theory and techniques behind managing, conserving and propagating wildlife and fish populations. With both classroom and field experiences in a stunning Rocky Mountain setting, this minor provides hands-on learning to prepare you for real-world conservation challenges.
Learn MoreWhat Can You Do With a Wildlife and Fisheries Biology and Management Bachelor’s Degree?
A wildlife and fisheries biology and management degree from UW prepares you for certification by the American Fisheries Society and The Wildlife Society. Graduates are well-equipped for careers in natural resource management, conservation research, wildlife law enforcement, and are also competitive candidates for graduate programs in related fields.
- Aquatic technician
- Environmental scientist
- Fisheries biologist
- Fisheries manager
- Game warden and park ranger
- Habitat Biologist
- Museum curator
- Professor
- Wildlife biologist
- Wildlife manager
- Wildlife research technician
- Alaska Department of Fish and Game
- Bureau of Land Management
- Colorado Parks and Wildlife
- National Wildlife Federation
- South Platte Natural Resources District
- SWCA Environmental Consultants
- Trihydro Corporation
- U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
- Wildlife World Zoo, Aquarium and Safari Park
- Wyoming Game and Fish Department
Previous students have spent summers tracking new-born deer fawns in Wyoming and Colorado, trapping spotted skunks and Wyoming toads in Wyoming, capturing Wyoming pocket gophers and monitoring nest predation of Sage Thrashers to name just a few of the opportunities available.
The job outlook for wildlife and fisheries professionals is strong, with steady demand in conservation, research and natural resource management. Graduates can find rewarding careers in government, nonprofits and the private sector, especially with the hands-on experience UW's program provides.
“There are hundreds of dedicated wildlife professionals with UW degrees working across Wyoming, from mountains to plains, on creatures big and small.”
- Matt Kauffman | Leader of the Wyoming Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Unit at UW
