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Location
Jackson, Mississippi
Start Date
5-11-1995 12:00 AM
Description
The term -- wildlife damage management, in lieu of animal damage control, vertebrate pest control, or nuisance animal control -- has become the currently recognized term for an area of wildlife management that a growing number of professionals spend a significant part of their time and/or career working in. The acceptance of this terminology is, however, a part of the continuing evolution of the profession and not simply a name change for political correctness. Admittedly, my purpose is not to validate or beg acceptance of this terminology. Rather, what I hope to do is to justify the underlying premise of the title, and applaud those (mostly unnamed) within our profession who have contributed to this evolution. I will close with some challenges that must be addressed to ensure that the field of wildlife damage management continues to evolve.
Recommended Citation
Miller, J. E. (1995). The professional evolution of wildlife damage management. In Armstrong, J. B. (Ed.), The Seventh Eastern Wildlife Damage Control Conference (pp. 1-6). Jackson, MS: Mississippi State University.
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The Professional Evolution of Wildlife Damage Management
Jackson, Mississippi
The term -- wildlife damage management, in lieu of animal damage control, vertebrate pest control, or nuisance animal control -- has become the currently recognized term for an area of wildlife management that a growing number of professionals spend a significant part of their time and/or career working in. The acceptance of this terminology is, however, a part of the continuing evolution of the profession and not simply a name change for political correctness. Admittedly, my purpose is not to validate or beg acceptance of this terminology. Rather, what I hope to do is to justify the underlying premise of the title, and applaud those (mostly unnamed) within our profession who have contributed to this evolution. I will close with some challenges that must be addressed to ensure that the field of wildlife damage management continues to evolve.