FW 307: Specialization Development

Use these sources to discover more about required skills, professionaal ethics and continuing education programs.

• American Fisheries Society: http://www.fisheries.org/
  • The organization for fisheries professionals in North America, in particular, with international membership.

• The Wildlife Society: http://www.wildlife.org/
  • The organization for for wildlife professionals with a primarily North American focus.
• Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife: http://www.dfw.state.or.us/
  • Access to current regulations, popular information, research projects and job announcements.
• U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: http://www.fws.gov/
  • Provides access to government publications as well news stories and regulations.
• Wildlife and Fisheries Sciences Job Board at Texas A&M
  • This department maintains a good list of current opening throughout the US.
• Association of Zoos & Aquariums: http:///www.aza.org/
  • Among a wealth of information about zoos and aquariums, this Association website includes job listings, internship opportunities, and describes potential career options.