Ethan Wukasch
Lubbock,TX
Summary
Dedicated and dependable natural resource management professional with hands-on experience in wildlife research, habitat restoration, and field data collection. Assists in studying Northern Bobwhite Quail population dynamics, utilizing VHF telemetry, GIS software, avian point counts, and trapping techniques. Proficient in habitat improvement efforts, including invasive species removal, tree pruning, and herbicide application. Skilled in operating chainsaws, polesaws, brushcutters, ATVs/UTVs, and 4x4 vehicles in rugged field conditions. Experienced in data management, animal husbandry, and grounds maintenance. Strong teamwork abilities, a keen willingness to learn, and a commitment to completing tasks efficiently and accurately. Passionate about wildlife conservation and seeking opportunities to gain further experience in natural resource management.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Undergraduate Research Technician
Texas Tech Quail
03.2024 - Current
Assists Dr. Brad Dabbert of the Natural Resource Management department of Texas Tech University with project regarding the influence of environmental factors on the population dynamics of Northern Bobwhite Quail in the rolling plains of Texas. Research duties include: Locating birds with the use of VHF Telemetry and recording data with GIS software, Avian point counts, quail trapping, mammal trapping, scent station and game camera utilization, Avian radio collaring/banding, atv/vehicle upkeep. Non-field related duties include: Animal husbandry, grounds upkeep/maintenance, data processing and management, and janitorial duties.
Americorp Crew Member
Texas Conservation Corps
06.2023 - 08.2023
- Enhanced habitat restoration efforts by removing invasive plant species
- Developed teamwork skills by collaborating effectively within diverse crews during physically demanding projects
- Gained hands-on experience using various tools and equipment for habitat management tasks such as chainsaws, polesaws, brushcutters, etc
- Used hand saws and power equipment to remove unwanted and diseased trees
- Enhanced overall tree health by performing precise pruning and trimming tasks
- Worked with Austin Watershed on flood debris removal
Education
Bachelor of Science - Natural Resource Management - Wildlife Biology
Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX12-2025
High School Diploma -
Liberty Hill High School
Liberty Hill, TX05.2022
Skills
- Willingness to learn
- Dependability
- Chainsaw Operation
- Habitat improvement
- Herbicide application
- VHF Telemetry
- Basic GIS skills
- ATV/UTV experience
- 4x4 vehicle experience
- Avian collaring/banding
- Animal Husbandry
- Data Management
Relevant Coursework
- Intro to Natural Resource Management
- Biology Of Animals
- Biology Of Plants
- Principles Wildlife Management
- Principles Of Conservation Science
- Diversity Of Life
- Geographic Information Systems for Natural Resources Management
- Integrated Natural Resources Management Skills
- General Ornithology
- Wildlife Anatomy and Physiology
- Aerial Photo Interpretation In Natural Resources Management
- Upland Game Ecology
- Natural Resource Policy
Certification
UTV/ATV Safety Certification
Timeline
Undergraduate Research Technician
Texas Tech Quail
03.2024 - Current
Americorp Crew Member
Texas Conservation Corps
06.2023 - 08.2023
High School Diploma -
Liberty Hill High School
Bachelor of Science - Natural Resource Management - Wildlife Biology
Texas Tech University
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