My Time At The Yolo Bypass Wildlife Area

As a child, I unraveled nature’s beauty and existence. Each new experience brought me feelings of excitement and joy, sparkling my imagination and igniting my curiosity. It all seemed so large back then. Oceans appeared endless as they reached towards the horizon. Treetops seemed to make friends with the puffy-looking clouds as they soared to the sky. Over the years however, as I have grown older and life has become more complex, I am beginning to think less and less about the natural world around me. I glimpse sunset stuck in rush-hour traffic trying to return school after debate practices and only listen to the pitter-patter of the rain when there’s a storm outside. Forests and oceans seemed less appealing as they became intertwined with the urban development. In a way, I was becoming more and more distanced from the so-called nature. So, with an overwhelming desire for adventure and to escape the masses, my family and I drove to Big Bend National Park in Southwest Texas last summer.

“Guide to Personal Watercraft.” National Parks and Conservation Association (Internet site at www.npca.org). Retrieved 14 Sept. 2000. (The article includes research by the Environmental Protection Agency; Dr. Joanna Burger, professor of biology at Rutgers University, and Dr. Ken Cordell, wildlife expert at the University of Georgia.)

June 2015 I went to my favorite place in the whole world, Cedar Point. Cedar Point smells like happiness and cotton candy. Cedar Point is located in Sandusky, Ohio and is one of the top amusement parks in the United States. I have been 5 times, but my favorite trip was with my family and best friend Allie. We went to stay for a week like we always do. This time Allie and I would get to walk around the amusement park all by ourselves, that made us feel like such adults. I rode lots of roller coasters and went down many water slides. My favorite ride is Millenniun-Force. It is such a forceful ride I swear every time I ride it I lose my vision. We only rode that ride one time because after it finished Allie about thought she died. This was

The wetlands of spring welcomes migrating shorebird species, including sandpipers, stilts, plovers, dunlins, curlews, and avocets. The colors of summer come alive with an array of birds atop trees with beautiful sounds filling the air. These include black-chinned, calliope, broad-tailed, red-tailed hawk, white-crowned sparrow, tanager and rufous hummingbird. Cranes and geese make their appearance in early fall, coyotes, northern shovelers dabble on the water, javelina, and mule deer idle or prance about in the open meadow, and wild turkeys trek in their roosting

From the moment I was first clothed in a piece of camouflage, to the moment I received my first Jakes magazine, I was sparked with a sudden interest. From those proud moments to now, it has shaped me into the person I am now. Realizing an importance of the resources around me has made me appreciate them better, as well as making me realize other important factors in life and appreciating them as well. In addition to this importance of hunting in my family, we also grew up learning about what the Bible says about hunting. Proverbs 12:27 says, “The lazy do not roast any game, but the diligent feed on the riches of the hunt.” A greater appreciation for wildlife and conserving wildlife to their respective seasons has taught me as well as my family a tremendous amount of respect for the hunting heritage that the Turkey Federation offers throughout the years. Moreover, the well-being of this organization is based on “Save the Habitat. Save the Hunt.” This

The Econ River Wilderness Area is an amazing little swatch of how central Florida used to be. It was interesting to see how many different ecological areas there were in that small bit of land, I believe that we counted 7 in total. Each of these habitats were interesting in their own way and by walking through them and physically seeing how difficult it is to decipher a clear cut line between each habitat helped me appreciate them even more.

Greater Scaup (Aythya marila) and Lesser Scaup (Aythya affinis) populations have been steadily declining in the last decade. This has raised concerns among wildlife biologists as to what is the driving force behind these declines. The United States Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) is the main managing agency of waterfowl in the United States. The USFWS has decided to lower hunting bag limits in effort to decrease the population decline. In this report, I have reported the life history of the scaup, background to the population decline, current regulations, and other material dealing with the scaup population decline. I have created a proposed management plan to improve scaup habitat and compensate for the population decline.

In the past, I spent a summer researching the effects of climate change on small mammals under the mentorship of a college professor, and greatly enjoyed the experience. However, participation at the National Wildlife Refuge will foster a myriad of different skills. For instance, I will learn how to identify and handle different species like reptiles and amphibians, control the growth of invasive plants, test water quality, build fences or other structures, and interact with visiting groups. These activities, none of which I hold experience with, will provide me with insight into my consideration of working at a national wildlife refuge after graduating from Notre

Turtle River State Park is a park manage by the North Dakota Parks and Recreation Department. The mission of the North Dakota Parks and Recreation Department is to provide and enhance outdoor recreation opportunities through diverse parks and programs that conserve the state's natural diversity (ND Parks and Recreation). The area we chosen to manage is a small parcel within the park which includes a small prairie, an oak stand and a small pound. The prairie was just given to the park a couple of years ago before that it was a hay field. This paper will discuss how we will manage this small parcel for Muskrats (Ondatra zibethicus), Eastern Bluebird (Sialia sialis), Gray Fox (Urocyon cinereoargenteus), Plains Garter snake (Thamnophis radix)

On Saturday February 4th, I took the tram ride exploring Circle B Bar Reserve. Susan was the tram driver; Nancy was the tour guide and volunteers John and his son were the spotters. We toured three ecosystems of the reserve: wetlands, oak hammock, and highland scrub. It was interesting to learn the history of how the area was once wetland and they paid ranchers to drain the area for cattle ranching. Years later the property was purchased by Polk County Commissioners and the Southwest Florida Management District as the area needed the wetland to filter the water system. As a result, the wetland has created a haven for birds and presently there are 230 plus species in the area and Circle B Bar Reserve has become one of the best places for

I should have needed the clothes for an event and i bought other clothes beacase it didn't arrived.

Compelling is the word that describes my spring break. For a part of my break, my family visited Yamnuska Wolfdog Sanctuary in Alberta, Canada. This sanctuary contains different varieties of wolfdogs from low content to high content wolves. At this place you are allowed to have an up close and personal experience with the wolfdogs.

One final piece of information that you can obtain from a wildlife management agency is a schedule of gun and hunting shows in the area. Most good hunting guides will have a booth at these shows, or have a representative on site to sign up potential clients. Remember, they will want you to sign up on the spot. Be patient, ask questions, and take that the information home with

I was at the front gate of the zoo. This is day marks the first year anniversary that I got hired to do my childhood dream job. Everything about this job is fantastic. I get to take care all the wonderful animals. I get to see all the little kid’s wonder in their eyes when they watch their favorite animals right in front of them. I love it.

My favorite waterfowl hunting would have to be Pheasants. So heres the story on how It became a personal favorite of mine and the first time I ever went. If it wasn't for my good friend Sean I never would've had the best experience possible or would've been able to go to one of the best hunting grounds. About two years ago I was at Sean’s house waiting for him to get ready so we could leave for Sioux Falls and shotgun shells. When I showed up at Sean’s house he was still in the shower and didn't hear me come in the front door. So taking advantage of this situation I quietly and cautiously opened the bathroom door. Slowly stepping forward, I inched my way closer to the toilet in an attempt to flush it. The reason being for me to flush it would cause the water in the shower to turn to a scolding hot temperature. Finally I was wishing a few feet of the lever and Sean was still unaware of my presence, reaching for the lever the shower door swung open and their stood Sean… His eye lit up in a wide and bright way acting like he don't know what to do or say, he was completely speechless.