Fisheries, Wildlife, and Conservation Biology prepares students to manage and protect populations of fish and wildlife in their natural habitats. This major gives students the skills they need to observe, research, monitor, and assess the impact of environmental change, human behavior, and public policy on animal populations. Using a combination of lab work, technology and field study, students develop conservation strategies that ensure the long-term health of fish and wildlife populations. Students learn a variety of field and technical skills at our six-week summer camp experience.

There are three concentrations in this major: Fisheries Science, Wildlife Science, Conservation Biology. All concentrations study wildlife populations and wildlife management techniques. Fisheries science students focus on freshwater and saltwater fish and their role in aquatic ecosystems. Wildlife Sciences students focus on terrestrial vertebrates with an emphasis on game species. Conservation Biology students focus on species impacted by human activity.

Fisheries, Wildlife & Conservation website has more information about the major and students conducting research, including an interesting article about a student’s experience in Wyoming.

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STUDY ABROAD OPPORTUNITIES: Students are encouraged to take advantage of study abroad opportunities. The Fisheries and Wildlife program has sponsored summer trips to Namibia, Bahamas and Nicaragua.

Courses include:

Conservation of Natural Resources, Wildlife Management, Ecology, Conservation Biology in Practice, Vertebrate Natural History, Principles of Wildlife Science, Human Dimensions of Wildlife

College	College of Natural Resources
Discipline	Environmental and Natural Resources Life Sciences
Academic Department	Department of Forestry and Environmental Resources
Departmental Contact	Dr. Lara Pacifici
Major Overview	Fisheries, Wildlife & Conservation Biology: Conservation Biology Fisheries, Wildlife & Conservation Biology: Fisheries Science Fisheries, Wildlife & Conservation Biology: Wildlife Science
Plan Requirements	Fisheries, Wildlife & Conservation Biology: Conservation Biology Fisheries, Wildlife & Conservation Biology: Fisheries Science Fisheries, Wildlife & Conservation Biology: Wildlife Science
Semester Sequence	Fisheries, Wildlife & Conservation Biology: Conservation Biology Fisheries, Wildlife & Conservation Biology: Fisheries Science Fisheries, Wildlife & Conservation Biology: Wildlife Science
Related Majors	Biological Sciences: Ecology, Evolution & Conservation Environmental Science Natural Resources Zoology
Skills You Could Develop	Field sampling and research Operate scientific equipment Technical communication Interdisciplinary knowledge
Learn More About This Major	Department of Forestry and Environmental Resources Fisheries, Wildlife and Conservation Biology Student Fisheries Society Leopold Wildlife Club
Career Titles	Wildlife Biologist Fisheries Biologist Wildlife Enforcement Officer Research Technician Environmental Educator Program Manager
Learn More About Careers	Make Your Career Goals a Reality-Career Development Center N.C. Chapter of the Wildlife Society N.C. Chapter of the American Fisheries Society Career One Stop Videos Occupational Outlook Handbook