Caesar Kleberg Wildlife Research Institute

Stuart Stedman Chair for White-tailed Deer Research

Research Scientist and Professor

David received a Bachelor's degree in wildlife biology from Colorado State University (1987). He studied bear nutrition for his Master's degree at Washington State University (1989) and ruffed grouse nutrition and ecology at Virginia Tech for his Ph.D. (1994). He lectured at Humboldt State University and held a post-doctoral research position at Utah State University before joining the Caesar Kleberg Wildlife Research Institute. His primary interests include wildlife ecology, nutrition and physiology, and he has worked with several species, including bears, galliforms, and ungulates.  David is married to Liisa and has 2 wonderful kids, Nicole and Matt.

Research Interests

• Wildlife Nutrition and Physiology
• Ecology and Management of Large Mammals
• Ecology and Management of Upland Game Birds
• Promoting Wildlife-Human Coexistence

Courses Taught

• Large Mammal Ecology, Texas A&M University - Kingsville. Graduate level.
• Wildlife Nutrition. Texas A&M University - Kingsville. Graduate level.
• Big Game Management. Texas A&M University - Kingsville. Senior level.
• Ecology and Management of Upland Gamebirds.
• Texas A&M University - Kingsville. Graduate level
• Humboldt State University. Senior level.
• Principles of Wildlife Management. Humboldt State University. Senior level.
• Principles of Wildlife Ecology Humboldt State University. Junior level, non major.
• Ecology and Management of Upland Habitats. Humboldt State University. Senior level.
• Senior Seminar. Humboldt State University. Senior level.
• Micro-computer Use in Natural Resources. Virginia Tech. Sophomore level.