New World screwworm
Important information on the pest from Texas A&M AgriLife Research and Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service.
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
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
Research evaluates plant compounds to boost disease resilience in catfish
Researchers at Texas A&M AgriLife are studying plant-based compounds as alternatives to antibiotics to strengthen the health, sustainability and economic resilience of U.S. catfish production, the nation’s largest aquaculture industry.
AgriLife Extension publishes wildlife-focused New World screwworm resource
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service released a new fact sheet, “Wildlife Monitoring and Management for New World Screwworm,” to help Texans protect wildlife from the threat of this potentially devastating parasite.
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