Essential Readings in Wildlife Management and Conservation

An annotated collection of classic papers that cover the rich history of wildlife science from Aldo Leopold to Daniel Decker.

Prepared by two of the leading figures in wildlife biology, this book gathers in one volume the most influential articles published in the field. Paul R. Krausman and Bruce D. Leopold have collected the forty-two papers that every wildlife student should read. Each piece is introduced with a commentary that explains why it is important and a brief listing of papers that inspired or were inspired by the classic. Practical and conceptual topics consider every aspect of the wildlife profession, including ethics. Ideal for use as a textbook, Essential Readings in Wildlife Management and Conservation is divided into four sections: the philosophical roots of wildlife management, biology, habitat, and human dimensions.

Published in association with The Wildlife Society.

Paul R. Krausman (SANTA FE, NM) is an emeritus professor in the School of Natural Resources and the Environment at the University of Arizona. The past president of The Wildlife Society, he is the coeditor of Becoming a Wildlife Professional and Essential Readings in Wildlife Management and Conservation.

Wildlife biologist Bruce D. Leopold is retired. He was formerly a professor in the Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Aquaculture at Mississippi State University, the executive director of the Center for Resolving Human-Wildlife Conflicts, and a past president of The Wildlife Society.