Wednesday, January 20, 2010

Bachelor of Science in Biology, Fisheries and Wildlife Emphasis (Double Major)?

what job opportunities are available for the majorBachelor of Science in Biology, Fisheries and Wildlife Emphasis (Double Major)?
Many F%26amp;W curricula emphasize economics and management in order to prepare you for management positions at state or federal agencies. In fact, most of the feds I have worked with spend the vast majority of their time monitoring or administrating. Naturally there are research openings, but they are rarer. State agencies tend to be more hands-on. If you want to work in the western U.S., range management skills can be helpful. Personally I have seen the most openings in fisheries.





In the private sector, there are openings for those with the writing skills to help prepare EIS and Biological assessments, as well as field work, but entry level pay is usually low. Conservation groups like the National Wild Turkey Federation and Ducks Unlimited usually have few openings, and most of these are for experienced biologists, but you can gain valuable experience by volunteering time with them. Other conservation groups may have more field openings, but they also can have low initial pay.





Arizona Game and Fish requires its wildlife managers (game rangers) to have biology degrees, then runs them though their academy to teach them law enforcement. I have done several jobs for them, with some of the most awesome field work ever, but it literally takes an act of government to get a raise. They require most of their researchers to be well aquainted with statistics.Bachelor of Science in Biology, Fisheries and Wildlife Emphasis (Double Major)?
Probably those similar to that of an Ecologist which specializes in this area. A background in soil science may also be useful, considering the influence of soil and water components on organisms.

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