Toxic meals and treacherous ticks
"The Vandal Theory" interviews Janet Rachlow.
Beaver dams boost wildlife habitat
Rinker Rock leads conservation research efforts
A traditional fishery
Research restores culturally important fishery
Maurice Hornocker
Honoring a Cougar Researcher With an Endowed Chair
Shaping Conservation Leaders
Integral Role of Internships in Fish and Wildlife
DNA Discovery
Researcher Uses Dart Gun, Helicopter to Collect DNA
High Mountain Research
Ryan Martin Studies Sheep Food in Tetons
From Fishing to Fisheries
IDFG Director Jim Fredericks Credits U of I for Career
Identifying Idaho Bats
Bat Girls Learn Nocturnal Habits of Flying Mammals
Department of Fish and Wildlife Sciences
As a student in the Department of Fish and Wildlife Sciences, you will have the opportunity to combine your love of animals and the outdoors with the exploration of science. Study animal ecology, behaviors and interactions. Learn to restore habitats and to sustainably manage fish and wildlife populations. Understand social and political challenges related to fish and wildlife policy.
Students in conservation biology learn how to lead conservation and sustainable land management efforts. This flexible program helps you tailor your classes to fit your goals and give you the tools you need to help conserve biological diversity.
In all of our programs you have the opportunity to gain hands-on research experience working alongside our internationally-renowned faculty members.
Degree Information for Undergraduate Students
Degree Information for Graduate Students
Master of Natural Resources (M.N.R.)
Current Students
All graduate students must take Fish or WLF 501 to present their thesis proposal and WLF506 external speaker seminar at least one time in their program.