Wildlife
The Wildlife Major prepares students for professional careers in wildlife research, management and education. Students apply biological, ecological, economic and social knowledge to develop and administer wildlife management plans.
In Purdue Forestry and Natural Resources, students benefit greatly from hands-on learning in and out of the classroom. You will be a part of transformative experiences with opportunities for conference attendance, involvement with student organizations, access to intern positions and participation in a five-week immersive Summer Practicum.
The wildlife major meets all requirements for students to apply for The Wildlife Society (TWS) certification as Associate Wildlife Biologist following graduation.
Bachelor of Science in Wildlife & Minor
Wildlife Careers
Explore Diverse Wildlife Careers: Your Path to Conservation and Beyond at Purdue FNR!
- Wildlife Biologist, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics share what role wildlife biologists have.
- Wildlife Technician, Environmental Science gives description for a wildlife technician.
- Wildlife Policy Analyst, Environmental Science has description for environmental policy analyst position.
- GIS Specialist, U.S. bureau of Labor Statistics shares publication titled "The geospatial distribution of employment: a new visual asset (pdf).
Check Out Our Partners and Organizations
- The Wildlife Society (TWS)
- Purdue Student - The Wildlife Society (TWS)
- Ducks Unlimited Chapter, Purdue
- Quality Deer Association, Purdue
- USGS Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Units Program: Indiana, the Indiana Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit is a partnership with the U.S. Geological Survey, Department of Interior, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Purdue University, Indiana Department of Natural Resources, and the Wildlife Management Institute.
- Purdue Extension - Forestry and Natural Resources (FNR), find resources in our 500+ publications and videos. Students have the opportunity to help write, design and aid in production of videos.
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Sophie Low, a wildlife major with a minor in forensic science, was selected as FNR's...
Max Clark, a wildlife major, was selected as Purdue Forestry and Natural Resources’...
Danielle Howard has been hired as an Extension prescribed fire specialist housed with the...
Tam Tran, a December 2025 graduate with a major in wildlife and minor in aquatic sciences, has...
Master’s student Emma Johnson (BS 2025) received the Janice Lee Fenske Memorial Award for...
The Purdue Department of Forestry and Natural Resources has named the recipients of its five...