Department of
Rangeland, Wildlife & Fisheries Management
5 degree programs
Facilitating the journey from student to natural resource professional through immersive coursework and experiences. Our rigorous curriculum prepares students for meaningful careers in public or private sectors, serving in roles such as biologist, ranch manager, environmental consultant, game warden, research scientist, park ranger or policymaker.
6 centers and research labs
Addressing urgent natural resource challenges domestically and abroad. Our work serves to improve human lives and natural environments through scientific discovery, application and extension.
300+ enrolled students
Becoming the next generation of stewards generating sound, innovative solutions to complex environmental challenges. We push traditional curriculum boundaries through relevant, modern courses that blend transformative field experiences with established classroom teaching practices.
Tailored for Your Career
“RWFM was a natural choice since I knew I wanted a career in wildlife science. My favorite aspects of our department are the abundant opportunities for outreach and field experience. There is so much learning and professional development you can access outside of the classroom by talking to your professors and joining professional student organizations like our student chapters of The Wildlife Society and American Fisheries Society.”
Drake Dancila ’23
Rangeland, Wildlife and Fisheries Management, Wildlife Track
Rangeland, Wildlife and Fisheries Management News
Goodwin awarded endowed directorship in rangeland and wildlife management
Jeff Goodwin, Ph.D., director of the Center for Grazinglands and Ranch Management and Texas A&M AgriLife Research assistant professor in the Texas A&M College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Department of Rangeland, Wildlife and Fisheries Management, has been awarded the Thomas M. O’Connor Endowed Directorship in Rangeland and Wildlife Management. The Thomas M. O’Connor Endowed Directorship was established in 1982 by the Mary Ellen O’Connor Estate.
From combat to conservation
James Long has a profound connection to both his country and the land he now helps manage as a graduate student in the Texas A&M College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. Long joined the U.S. Marine Corps at age 17, embarking on a near-decade-long military career. Now, as a graduate student in the Department of Rangeland, Wildlife and Fisheries Management, he can reflect on how his military service and love for the outdoors led him to Texas A&M University.
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