USDA-Extension Wildlife and Fisheries Educational Programs 1978-2000

Authors

James E. Miller, USDA CSREES (retired); Extension Outreach/Research Professor, Mississippi State University, Mississippi State, MississippiFollow

Date of this Version

October 2006

Document Type

Article

Comments

Published in Proceedings, 11th Triennial National Wildlife & Fisheries Extension Specialists Conference, October 14-18, 2006, Big Sky, MT.

Abstract

This paper provides a brief overview of the history of USDA-Extension wildlife and fisheries programs at the national level, with emphasis on the years 1978-2000. Portions of the earlier history of Extension wildlife and fisheries programs at the national level can be found in previous proceedings of these National conferences and in other publications (see Miller 1981). This review of programs conducted or influenced by the National Program Leader (NPL) during the period is a brief snapshot in time regarding the presence of an experienced and motivated professional serving in the NPL wildlife and fisheries position.