Wildlife Careers
A career in the wildlife field requires serious preparation and long hours of hard work to acquire knowledge and skills.
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Office:
University of Arkansas System
Division of Agriculture
Cooperative Extension Service
AR Forest Resources Center
2301 S. University Avenue
Little Rock, AR 72204
Wildlife Professional Training in Arkansas
GATHER 'ROUND -- Training is offered periodically through the Arkansas Forest Resources Center for wildlife professionals. (Image courtesy Becky McPeake, UACES)
Learning about our natural world never ends. Wildlife fascinate professionals and non-professionals alike. For wildlife professionals, conferences, webinars, and field events are held periodically which can qualify for continuing education credit through The Wildlife Society. The Wildlife Society offers levels of certification and continuing education credit to those professionals who have at least a bachelor degree in a wildlife-related field.
Wildlife professionals wishing to receive continuing education credit can email the The Wildlife Society in advance to determine the number of credits awarded. Be sure to attach a program or other documentation to your email request.
In 2021, the Arkansas Chapter of The Wildlife Society held a virtual conference for continuing education credit by those attending the live event. Professional and student presentations can be found on our website.
The Arkansas Forest Resources Center and Cooperative Extension Service, along with partners such as the private lands alliance, periodically hold conferences, webinars, and field events qualifying for continuing education credit. For more information, contact Dr. Becky McPeake, RMcPeake@uada.edu.