Texas Hunting Forum: 2008 TFF/THF $2500 Scholarship winner Jeremy Edwardson

TFF/THF Scholarship Committee:

I would like to thank you for the opportunity for this scholarship. The funds will greatly benefit me in my college expenses if I am the chosen recipient. I can also assure you that I will be an excellent representative of the TFF and THF. These funds will help me finish my Bachelor of Science Degree in Wildlife Management, and will also assist me in furthering my education when pursuing a Masters Degree.

Upon completion of my education, I know that I will be pursuing a career that is directly related to the outdoors. All of my jobs have been involved with the outdoors, and have found that I enjoy the hands on experience with wildlife to be a growing passion of mine. For this reason, my future goals consist of being a Wildlife Biologist with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Since I have been fortunate enough to grow up involved in the outdoors, I have seen the benefits and importance of proper wildlife management. As a biologist, I hope that my management techniques will ensure that native habitat will remain and future generations will have the opportunity to experience the wildlife as we have been so fortunate to have.

Again, I thank you for the opportunity for the scholarship.
With great appreciation,

Jeremy Edwardson A.K.A - TXPride

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SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience with managing wildlife and waterfowl
• Several years of management and supervising
• Effectively interact with clients
• Constructively represent companies and organizations
• Familiar with a large variety of computer programs

EDUCATION

Pursuing Bachelor of Science in Wildlife Management, Minor in Biology
May 2009
Tarleton State University, Stephenville, TX

RELATED COURSES

• Ornithology
• Wildlife Management Techniques
• Geographic Information Systems
• Population Dynamics

EMPLOYMENT

Part Owner and Wildlife Manager, March 2007 to Present
Country Duck Outfitters, Cisco, TX
• Develop wildlife management plans
• Schedule hunts and assign hunting locations
• Execute marketing and advertising for the company
• Guide duck hunts

Wildlife Assistant, November 2006 to Present
Rough Creek Lodge, Glen Rose, TX
• Guide guests on hunts and other activities at a prestigious hunting lodge

Biology Technician, June 2008 to present
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: Aransas National Wildlife Refuge, Austwell, TX
• Assist with various biology projects

Camp Counselor, summer of 2006 and 2007
Outdoor Texas Camp, Columbus, TX
• Assist youth during outdoor activities
• Supervise youth throughout the week

Lifeguard/Head Lifeguard, May 2004 to August 2006
Splash Station, Cleburne, TX
• Ensure safety of the public
• Supervise staff of 60
• CPR and first aid certified

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

Tarleton Ducks Unlimited
• Chapter President
• Organize and plan events
• Contributed to the establishment of the chapter

Tarleton Student Wildlife Society
• Member of wildlife quiz bowl team
• Volunteer with a variety of wildlife outreach projects

Texas Wildlife Association
• Certified Huntmaster with Texas Youth Hunting Program
• Volunteer and organize youth hunts

EXPERIENCE

Dove Banding Project

• Band mourning and white-winged dove
• Record and present data
• Contribute to various aspects of the project

Kemp’s Ridley Sea Turtle Project

• Assist in various tasks with the endangered species.

Bird Survey

• Determine bird populations on Aransas Wildlife Refuge

Invasive Species Control

• Apply various methods to control invasive plant species along the Texas Coast
• Experience with chemical application

Texas Horned Lizard Project

• Assist with Texas Horned Lizard survey on Matagorda Island

Live Oak Mortality Project

• Determine live oak mortality due to flooding
• Work with various GIS equipment

Kerr WMA Whitetail Deer Project

• Aid with vaccination and data collection of whitetail deer.

Fish Survey

• Obtain freshwater fish populations with a variety of methods

References:

Dr. James Mueller, College Professor
Steve Dill, Family Friend
Landon Sharman, Family Friend
Chad Stinson, Employer