Gary Mizer, M.S.

Biography

I was raised on a small farm outside Munday, TX. Much of my childhood consisted of hunting, trapping, fishing, and a general desire to get my hands on anything that moved.

I received my B.S. from Texas Tech University in Natural Resources Management in 2014. The summer before my graduation, I landed a job working for the Wyoming Game and Fish Department. That experience exposed me to a broad suite of wildlife and gave me a better understanding of what it takes to make it in the Wildlife field. After my graduation, I worked on a few more projects in Wyoming, working with local government as well as the state department once again. I've worked with endangered species such as Black Footed Ferret, Prebles Meadow Jumping Mouse, and the charismatic Grizzly Bear.

My current research interests are how spatial and temporal movements are effected by anthropogenic factors. Specifically, I am interested in barriers to connectivity and movement. While working in Wyoming, one position I had was focused on preventing crop depredation by large ungulates. That experience increased my interest into how agriculture can alter animal habits.

My career objective is to earn my M.S. and apply my skills working for a state agency in the Western US. I have enjoyed my previous experiences there and enjoy working where a complete suite of species is still intact.