Kirby Evelo
Texas A&M University
Bachelor of Science in Wildlife and Fisheries Science, Department of Rangeland Wildlife and Fish Management, Program of Wildlife Ecology and Conservation
Response of Tanglehead to Prescribed Fire and Cattle Grazing
Growing up an avid hunter, fisher, and outdoorsman, I always knew I was destined for a career in wildlife management and conservation. In addition to completing my Bachelors of Science in Wildlife and Fisheries at Texas A&M, I am currently working in the field conducting research on hog trapping and exclusion efficacy. My role as an undergraduate research technician is to construct and test various trap types, as well as set up and test several fencing trials to test their ability to keep hogs out. I am also responsible for checking game cameras and recording data. The research we do is crucial in understanding how to control and manage the damage and populations of feral hogs in Texas.
