Schedule
Tue-Thu, 12:00 PM - 1:50 PM (1/11/2027 - 5/7/2027) Location: MAIN AGRI 122
Tue-Thu, 12:00 PM - 1:50 PM (1/11/2027 - 5/7/2027) Location: MAIN AGRI 146
Description
Prerequisite: CWM 253 with a C- or better. This course covers methods for managing wildlife damage and diseases, based on research, for various species. Content focuses on management techniques that factor in social, political, and ethical considerations to resolve conflicts between people and wildlife. Important topics covered include natural resource policy, natural resource/land use planning, control techniques, human health and safety, wildlife diseases, animal biology, and euthanasia. This course focuses on all aspects of wildlife damage management (WDM) that are essential for public land managers, homeowners, gardeners, and other non-licensed individuals who wish to resolve human-wildlife conflicts. Two hours of lecture, and one two-hour laboratory each week. Spring