Wildlife Ecology

Scientists and staff bring expertise to understand the patterns, processes, and the management of wildlife, including ecologically, economically, and culturally important species, and rare and little-known species. With this knowledge we can better understand and manage species responses to climate change and other stressors, identify the role wildlife play in contributing to ecosystem resilience and sustainability, and provide information about species of management concern.

Key Personnel

Program Manager

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    Nora Miebach

    Program Manager

Staff

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    Simeon Abidari

    Biological Science Technician
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    Keith B. Aubry, PhD

    Emeritus Scientist
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    Kenneth Bible

    Ecologist
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    Rita M. Claremont

    Rita M. Claremont

    Administrative Assistant
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    Hannah DeKay

    Ecologist
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    Ellen Dellard

    Natural Resource Specialist
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    Eric DeWitt

    Starkey Biological Technician
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    Adam Duarte, PhD

    Research Wildlife Biologist
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    Jennifer Hafer

    Biological Science Technician
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    Owen Hardy

    Biological Science Technician (Wildlife)
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    Hansel Hayden

    Starkey EFR Area Manager
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    Aaron Henderson

    Biological Science Technician
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    Edward (Brandon) Henson

    Biological Science Technician (Wildlife)
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    Paul F. Hessburg, PhD

    Emeritus Senior Scientist
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    Julianna M. Jenkins, PhD

    Wildlife Biologist
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    Julia Kasper

    Wildlife Biologist
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    Nicholas Katz

    Ecologist
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    Ryan Kennedy

    Range Conservationist
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    Halle Lambeau

    Ecologist
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    Damon B. Lesmeister, PhD

    Supervisory Research Wildlife Biologist
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    Max Maddox

    Ecologist
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    Philip Manlick, PhD

    Research Wildlife Biologist
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    Bruce G. Marcot, PhD

    Research Wildlife Biologist Emeritus
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    Christopher McCaffery

    Biological Science Technician (Wildlife)
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    Bridgett Naylor

    GIS Analyst
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    Adam N. Price, PhD

    Research Hydrologist
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    Natalie Rugg

    Ecologist
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    Mary M. Rowland

    Emerita Scientist
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    Brion Salter

    Geographer
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    Kyle Stark

    Ecologist
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    Bryan Stevens, PhD

    Research Wildlife Biologist
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    James K. Swingle

    Wildlife Biologist
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    Alaina Thomas

    Ecologist
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    Kirsten Wert

    Biological Science Technician (Wildlife)
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    Todd M. Wilson, PhD

    Wildlife Biologist
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    Michael Wisdom

    Research Wildlife Biologist Emeritus
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    Anthony Youngblood

    WE WAS Program Assistant
Last updated November 1, 2024