USU is the only university in the state with a college devoted to the study of natural resources, and in the wildlife ecology and management major students have the opportunity to study with nationally renowned faculty and gain hands-on field work and research experience.Wildlife ecology and management includes the analysis, management, conservation, and restoration of forests, rangeland ecosystems, and their associated wildlife populations.The wildlife ecology and management major at USU emphasizes the ecology, behavior, conservation, and management of wildlife populations and communities in terrestrial ecosystems.