Complexity and Conservation of White-tailed Deer
An advanced wildlife ecology course on white-tailed deer conservation that uses case studies and DNR-style policy work to integrate ecological, cultural, economic, and political issues.
Summary
Recent recorded grades — Fall 2023: 3.05 GPA, 47.6% A/AB (n=21 letter grades); Fall 2024: 3.65 GPA, 87.0% A/AB (n=23 letter grades); Fall 2025: 3.76 GPA, 80.0% A/AB (n=25 letter grades).
What you’ll be able to do
Develop an interdisciplinary understanding of wildlife management, integrating ecological, cultural, economic, and political dimensions.
Enhance problem-solving skills by addressing real-world deer management policy issues, analyzing these problems, and proposing viable solutions.
Conduct thorough research and analysis on deer management topics, citing authoritative sources and addressing regulatory language.
Create detailed policy proposals modeled on the "Green Sheet" process used by the Department of Natural Resources and the Natural Resources Board of Wisconsin, including a comprehensive written document and an oral presentation.
Gain practical experience through extra credit opportunities such as fieldwork, attending Natural Resource Board meetings, shadowing wildlife professionals, and participating in deer research projects.
Source: UW Guide
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Course mapDeclared in Wildlife Ecology and Junior Standing
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- Declared in Wildlife Ecology and Junior Standing
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the class
Recent recorded grades — Fall 2023: 3.05 GPA, 47.6% A/AB (n=21 letter grades); Fall 2024: 3.65 GPA, 87.0% A/AB (n=23 letter grades); Fall 2025: 3.76 GPA, 80.0% A/AB (n=25 letter grades).
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Topics
- Human cultural, economic, and political dimensions of wildlife management.
- Case-study approach to interdisciplinary wildlife management.
- Real-world white-tailed deer management policy issues.
- Practical field experience and deer research participation.
Skills
- Interdisciplinary understanding of wildlife management across ecological, cultural, economic, and political dimensions.
- Problem-solving for real-world deer management policy issues.
- Research and analysis of deer management topics with authoritative citations and regulatory language.
- Policy proposal development using the DNR Green Sheet process, including written documents and oral presentations.
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