Wildfire/Fisheries Biologist

If you enjoy animals, fish, plants, and being outdoors, working as a wildlife or fisheries biologist may be for you. BLM wildlife and fisheries biologists work with other specialists to manage wildlife and fisheries habitat on public lands. This is accomplished through the use of water developments, fences, vegetation, nesting structures, and other improvements that will benefit wildlife. Then the biologist determines whether the improvements have actually brought positive results or if changes need to be made. To become a wildlife or fisheries biologist, you need a bachelor's degree in biological science, with coursework in either wildlife or fisheries. To prepare for college coursework, you should take high school courses in the areas of science, math, writing, computers, and speech. In the meantime, volunteering to assist BLM will not only provide you with good on-the-ground experience and contact with professional biologists, but will also help BLM to accomplish more in the areas of wildlife and fisheries.