Basic morphological, physiological and nutritional characteristics important to upland bird management, both game and non-game; history of upland bird habitat and management in the U.S., as well as current status of various groups of species; emphasis on population and habitat management techniques relevant to specific species; application of management principles to current, real-world management problems. Prerequisites: RWFM majors; ECCB 402 and RWFM 350, or approval of instructor Credits 3. 2 Lecture Hours. 3 Lab Hours.
Basic morphological, physiological and nutritional characteristics important to upland bird management, both game and non-game; history of upland bird habitat and management in the U.S., as well as current status of various groups of species; emphasis on population and habitat management techniques relevant to specific species; application of management principles to current, real-world management problems. Prerequisites: RWFM majors; ECCB 402 and RWFM 350, or approval of instructor Credits 3. 2 Lecture Hours. 3 Lab Hours.