Research Scientist

Charles DeYoung is one of our outstanding researchers at the Caesar Kleberg Wildlife Research Institute. His impact on shaping the vision of CKWRI extends to its inception, where he was instrumental in establishing the Institute at Texas A&I University.  Charlie also served as its first Director from 1981-1983.

Charlie received his Bachelor's degree in Wildlife Science at Texas A&M University, College Station, Master's degree in Biology at Texas A&I University, and Ph.D. in Range Science at Colorado State University.  Charlie served as the first Stuart W. Stedman Chair for White-tailed Deer Research from 2001 to 2006.  He currently has a part-time appointment with CKWRI.

His research interests include species important to south Texas, including white-tailed deer, white-winged doves, white-tipped doves, feral hogs, beef cattle, and wild turkey.