The Bachelor of Science in Rangeland, Wildlife, and Fisheries Management (RWFM) degree program educates and trains students to become the next generation of stewards, scientists, managers, and policy makers, who promote ecosystem sustainability through sound management practices. Through fieldwork, research, and facilitated internships, RWFM students experience a range of learning opportunities that extend beyond the traditional classroom, preparing them for real-world application of knowledge.

RWFM equips students with the skill sets, educational background, and ethical standards needed to obtain career building certifications required in natural resource professions. This program provides the sound foundation that prepares students to continue their education into graduate and other professional programs or pursue a wide range of careers in leading conservation and science-based agencies at state and federal levels, as well as private land enterprises and non-governmental organizations. In response to the complexity and diversity of the field, the B.S. in RWFM program offers five unique specialization tracks to further tailor a student’s degree to best meet post-graduation needs.

• The Rangeland Management track combines the disciplines of ecology and range management to best promote the production, conservation, function, and stewardship of rangelands found around the world.

• The Wildlife Management track builds a strong foundation in managing wildlife populations and their habitats, with courses targeting key topics such as wildlife population dynamics, anatomy and physiology, habitat management principles, and wildlife techniques.

• The Aquaculture and Fisheries Management track blends chemistry, mathematics, and biology basics with the advanced techniques necessary to sustainably manage wild fish populations or inland fishery/aquaculture operations.

• The Natural Resource Management and Policy track prepares students to examine environmental and conservation issues through a multi-disciplinary framework that includes political, cultural, social, economic, regulatory, and ecological dimensions.

• The Outdoor Enterprise Management track is a cross-disciplinary program that provides training in the basic principles of wildlife and fisheries ecology, hospitality and food services, and business management. Over the course of their degree, students take foundational courses within the Department of Rangeland, Wildlife, and Fisheries Management as well as key courses in the Departments of Agricultural Economics and Hospitality, Hotel Management, and Tourism.