Teams
Scientists and graduate students associated with the Deer Research Program are committed to conducting research relevant to free-ranging white-tailed deer in southern Texas and northern Mexico. This research seeks to increase understanding of white-tailed deer ecology and thereby increase the effectiveness of deer management. Scientists at the Institute are committed to promoting habitat management and conservation because of its importance to deer and all other wildlife.
FACULTY
Michael J. Cherry, Ph.D.
Honorary Title
Stuart W. Stedman Chair for White-tailed Deer Research
Position
Research Scientist and Associate Professor
David G. Hewitt, Ph.D.
Honorary Title
Leroy G. Denman, Jr. Endowed Director of Wildlife Research
Position
Executive Director
Charles A. DeYoung, Ph.D.
Position
Research Scientist and Professor Emeritus
Randy W. DeYoung, Ph.D.
Position
Research Scientist and Professor
Clayton D. Hilton, MS, DVM, CWB®
Position
Wildlife Veterinarian and Professor
Aaron Foley, Ph.D.
Position
Research Scientist and Research Assistant Professor
Jeremy Baumgardt, Ph.D.
Position
Assistant Professor of Research
Evan P. Tanner, Ph.D.
Honorary Title
Meadows Professor in Semiarid Land Ecology
Position
Research Scientist and Assistant Professor
Jamie S. Benn PhD, AWB®
Position
Research Scientist and Assistant Professor of Research
Levi Heffelfinger, Ph.D.
Position
Director of the North Texas Research Program and Assistant Professor
GRADUATE STUDENTS
