"This experience has allowed me to see two vastly different wildlife foundations in various parts of the country as well as network with other professionals in the wildlife management and conservation field. I have also learned many new skills in wildlife management and conservation that I will use in my future career. The skills I learned can and are directly applicable to most students in the RWFM program and are a great opportunity for students to learn new things. Some of my favorite projects throughout this internship were working with the deer population data and catching alligators for research at the Welder Wildlife Foundation and I enjoyed working on the cattle implementation project and preparing for the duck seasons by dressing blinds and assisting in wetland management at the Nemours Wildlife Foundation. I would highly recommend this internship to other students so that they would also have the opportunity to diversify their knowledge and apply hands-on skills."

Ryland Wieding