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Wildlife Ecology and Conservation

University of Nevada-Reno

Bachelor's Degree

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Dates

Since Dec 2003

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Requirements

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Financial Aid

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Locations

Where this program is offered

  • Reno, Nevada

    1664 North Virginia Street, Reno, Nevada, 89557

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Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

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Skills

Critical ThinkingActive ListeningSpeakingReading ComprehensionJudgment and Decision MakingComplex Problem SolvingSocial PerceptivenessPersuasion

Knowledge

Law and GovernmentPublic Safety and SecurityBiologyEnglish LanguageCustomer and Personal Service

Abilities

Oral ComprehensionOral ExpressionInductive ReasoningProblem SensitivitySpeech RecognitionSpeech ClarityDeductive ReasoningNear VisionFar VisionWritten Comprehension

Tasks

  • Patrol assigned areas by car, boat, airplane, horse, or on foot to enforce game, fish, or boating la
  • Compile and present evidence for court actions.
  • Investigate hunting accidents or reports of fish or game law violations.
  • Operate drones for surveillance of large areas and tracking of wildlife.

Technology

Customer relationship management CRM softwareData base user interface and query softwareMobile location based services softwareMap creation softwareSpreadsheet software

Tools

.40 caliber semi-automatic pistols12-gauge shotgunsAirboatsAll terrain vehicles ATVAnimal trapsBlood collection kitsCanoesDeoxyribonucleic acid DNA collection kitsDesktop computersDigital camcordersDigital camerasEmergency first aid kitsFingerprint evidence kitsFour wheel drive 4WD vehiclesGeodetic ground global positioning system GPS receivers

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SupportIndependenceAchievementWorking ConditionsRecognitionRelationships
Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

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Occupations matched to this program, with median wage, top wage, growth, and openings
SOCOccupationMethodWageGrowthOpenings
Match confidence: medium33-3031.00Fish and Game Wardenstitle_inference———
What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: proficient (Level 3)(based on Bachelor's Degree)

  • Multi-jurisdictional patrol operations — autonomously plan and execute enforcement patrols by air, water, and land to address complex violations across a large geographic district.
  • Complex wildlife law violations — lead full investigations from initial complaint through evidence presentation in court, managing all documentation and chain-of-custody requirements.
  • Non-routine violation cases — apply inductive and deductive reasoning to interpret ambiguous evidence, identify patterns, and build prosecutable cases for novel or serious offenses.
  • Ecosystem protection initiatives — design and lead field operations to protect native wildlife populations, invasive-species control efforts, and sensitive habitat areas.
  • Expert court testimony — present compiled evidence, explain investigative findings, and respond to cross-examination with clarity and credibility before judges and juries.
  • Critical incident management — assume field command of hunting accidents, large-scale poaching operations, or environmental crimes, coordinating resources and communications.
  • Interagency law enforcement support — direct joint operations with state police, federal agencies, or tribal authorities, ensuring seamless information sharing and legal compliance.
  • Advanced data analysis — use database query tools and map creation software to conduct spatial analysis of violation trends, habitat conditions, and population data.
  • Regional hunter education program — develop, evaluate, and continuously improve hunter and trapper safety curricula tailored to local ecology and community demographics.
  • Systems evaluation and adaptive management — assess effectiveness of wildlife management programs using field data and recommend evidence-based adjustments to agency leadership.

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Student Outcomes

Performance metrics for this program

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Completion Rate
18%
Placement Rate
77%