Wildlife Intern

Responsibilities

• Assist with wildlife operations as assigned
• Feed, monitor, check on cattle as directed
• Fill and maintain corn and protein feeders
• Assist with wildlife surveys for deer, quail and other wildlife
• Scoring and aging white tailed deer on the hoof
• Scout and pattern white tailed deer
• Set up hunting and blind locations as assigned
• Utilize video equipment and cameras to capture wildlife and record data to ranch database
• General post-harvest duties including skinning and cape preparation
• Guiding hunts and assisting with guest services
• Assist with maintenance and management of water systems
• Application of herbicides and associated equipment
• Maintenance and upkeep of ranch equipment and facilities
• Heavy equipment operation and maintenance (tractors, skid steers, backhoe’s)
• Fence construction, repair, and maintenance
• Assist with any and other ranch activities as assigned by Wildlife or Ranch Manager
• Reports directly to Wildlife Manager with oversight by Ranch Manager
• Ability to be available 24 hours per day (on call for questions, emergencies, etc.)
• Maintains employee confidence and protects company assets, including intellectual property, by keeping information confidential.
• Contributes to completing short and long-term goals cooperatively with co-workers.
• Ability to work holidays, weekends, and nights during hunting season.