CWS 220: Wildlife Techniques

This course provides hands-on training in essential skills for conducting wildlife research and management in field settings. Students learn navigation and tracking using map and compass, GPS, and VHF telemetry, and develop wilderness first-aid competencies for responding to emergencies in remote environments. Participants gain experience in wildlife survey and capture techniques, including handling, marking, and measuring mammals, birds, and herpetofauna. An online module introduces the principles and safety considerations of wildlife chemical immobilization. Emphasis is placed on teamwork, safety, ethical practice, and professional standards for wildlife fieldwork.