Samuel Sturdevant
Dillon,MT
Summary
Montana born and raised I have always loved the outdoors and want to pursue a career in natural resource and conservation management. Raised in a natural resource environment with exposure to forestry, biological control and fisheries. Highly skilled in tree, plant, fisheries and wildlife identification. Extensive outdoor experience including hunting, fishing, backcountry skiing and hiking. I enjoy working with my hands and have skills with ATVs, chainsaws, and general vehicle maintenance.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Seasonal Firewood Cutter
Self Employed
Dillon Montana
08.2023 - 12.2025
- Cutting firewood rounds by myself.
- Running a chainsaw 12+ hours weekly.
- Delivering firewood to customers.
- Truck, trailer, and equipment maintenance.
- Pushing through challenges.
Montana FWP Intern
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks
Anaconda, MT
05.2025 - 08.2025
- Hatchery egg and milt collection and fertilization.
- Hatchery maintenance, mowing, cleaning raceways, ponds, feeding fish.
- Egg treatments with peroxide, and iodine.
- Assisting Biologist in the field with egg collection and fertilization.
- Rotenone treatments for West slope Cutthroat restoration.
- ATV travel to remote sites to conduct electrofishing and population counts.
Dog Handler
Beaverhead Animal Shelter
Dillon, MT
01.2023 - 05.2024
- Daily care and feeding of shelter dogs.
- Socializing shelter dogs with others.
- Handyman work around shelter.
- Helping administer vaccines.
Grocery Worker
Huffman's Grocerie
Philipsburg, MT
01.2016 - 03.2019
- Stocking shelves, cashiering, cleaning and closing store.
Forestry Aide
US Forest Service, Forest Health Protection
Missoula, MT
06.2017 - 08.2017
- Conducted forest health assessments to identify pest infestations and disease conditions.
- Assisted in implementing biological control of weed projects.
- Operated various forestry tools and equipment.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Sustainability
University of Montana Western
Dillon, MT05-2026
Skills
- Using map compass, GPS, arc GIS
- Microsoft excel and powerpoint
- Running motorized equipment anything from ATV's to small tractors
- Making repairs and fixes in the field
- Working long hard days outside in all weather conditions
- I enjoy working with others/teams
- Quick learner
- I like being challenged
Timeline
Montana FWP Intern
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks
05.2025 - 08.2025
Seasonal Firewood Cutter
Self Employed
08.2023 - 12.2025
Dog Handler
Beaverhead Animal Shelter
01.2023 - 05.2024
Forestry Aide
US Forest Service, Forest Health Protection
06.2017 - 08.2017
Grocery Worker
Huffman's Grocerie
01.2016 - 03.2019
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Sustainability
University of Montana Western