April Amonett Biology 1000 Concentration: wildlife Tennessee Technological University Cookeville, Tennessee

Wildlife  April Amonett  Biology 1000  January 29,   My name is April Amonett and I have chosen a degree in wildlife and fishery science with a concentration in wildlife. However, even after the concentration discussion by Dr. Combs I still feel stuck between wildlife and pre-vet.  On the side of wildlife, I would probably go into wildlife biologist or wildlife law enforcement. My interest is to just find a career helping and saving animals in an hands on environment with the option of doing so in middle Tennessee. However, as a pre-vet major I am not sure how I would do during surgery procedures. I am hoping to intern with a vet soon so maybe I will have an ideal whether I can do it or not.  I t is very important to my future to find a concentration I will be happy with for the rest of my life. But for me, it seems almost impossible to choose a field of study without having the opportunity to experience what that field may be like. I am hoping by the end of this semester I will be able to choose a concentration by the knowledge I gain through this class as well as the wildlife law enforcement class.

Club Interest April Amonett April Amonett Biology 1000 Biology 1000 January 29, January 29, There are several groups I plan to join this semester. After, hearing the discussions today, I am really excited about joining the Student Wildlife Society Club. It sounds like it would be a lot of fun as well as a great opportunity to learn more about the field of wildlife. I would also like to join the Upper Cumberland Biological Conservation Society. I am joining this club to learn more about conservation as well as enjoy the camping and hiking trips. I am considering joining the Student Fisheries Association too. I have never had any interest in the fishery department however I have never been around it much. So, I am thinking about joining that club just to see if I would be interested in it. There are several groups I plan to join this semester. After, hearing the discussions today, I am really excited about joining the Student Wildlife Society Club. It sounds like it would be a lot of fun as well as a great opportunity to learn more about the field of wildlife. I would also like to join the Upper Cumberland Biological Conservation Society. I am joining this club to learn more about conservation as well as enjoy the camping and hiking trips. I am considering joining the Student Fisheries Association too. I have never had any interest in the fishery department however I have never been around it much. So, I am thinking about joining that club just to see if I would be interested in it.

Internship  POCOSIN LAKES NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE Wildlife Internships WHEN:  Internships are available year-round. Typically, internships last weeks. WHERE:  Pocosin Lakes National Wildlife Refuge is located in Hyde, Washington, and Tyrrell Counties in eastern North Carolina. The refuge is considered a hidden treasure and provides habitat for migratory birds, black bears, red wolves and other wildlife.  STIPEND:  Intern stipend is $75.00 per week and housing. WHAT:  Training and experience will be provided for the following projects: Wood duck and tundra swan banding, monitoring wood duck production, assist with interpretive programs for children and general public, work deer hunt check stations, gain supervisory experience with youth conservation corp students, assist with data entry, conduct vegetative transects using GPS, assist with waterfowl ground counts, and lend a hand whenever needed!  QUALIFICATIONS:  Interested applicants should be majoring in a natural resources field such as wildlife management, fisheries, biology, zoology, or environmental sciences. The applicant should have a positive attitude and be willing to do strenuous field work in extreme weather conditions. A valid drivers license is required to operate federal vehicles. Personal transportation for grocery shopping and personal needs is required.  HOUSING:  Free refuge housing with utilities is provided.  TO APPLY:  Send a resume with three references with telephone numbers to:  Refuge Biologist Pocosin Lakes NWR PO Box S. Ludington Columbia, NC  or E:mail:  APPLICATIONS are accepted continuously with 1-2 selections usually made in May, September and January of each year.  For more information call the refuge office at extension 224.   The National Wildlife Refuge System-"Where Wildlife Comes First" Last Updated on: Tuesday, March 4, :49 AM  Return to:  Pocosin Lakes National Wildlife Refuge U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service Southeast Region Home Page Pocosin Lakes National Wildlife Refuge U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service Southeast Region Home Page   Lighthouse Crater Hill Outdoor ClassroomsVolunteersInternshipsMaps KILAUEA POINT NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE Natural Resources Internship Program The Kauai National Wildlife Refuge Complex offers Natural Resources internships to currently enrolled and recently graduated university undergraduate and graduate students. Internships are offered in the areas of Environmental Education and Interpretation Wildlife management Native plant propagation/landscape maintenanceThese positions provide in-residence experience at the Kilauea Point, Hanalei, and Huleia units of the Kaua`i National Wildlife Refuge Complex. In addition to participating in the day-to-day operation of the Refuge, interns tackle specific projects of interest under the direction of the Refuge's professional staff. Internships aredesigned to provide real world experience for new and future natural resources professionals. Internships 12 to 16 weeks in duration are scheduled to correspond with fall, spring, and summer semesters. Housing at the Kilauea Point National Wildlife Refuge is provided. Round trip transportation from the west coast is provided for interns originating from the Mainland. A stipend of $ per week is provided of offset cost of food and incidental expenses. Application to this program requires a letter outlining interest in the program, a resume, and a list of three references. Contact or call (808) to apply or for more information.Applications can be mailed to Internship Coordinator, Kilauea Point National Wildlife Refuge, P.O. Box 1128, Kilauea, HI LighthouseCrater HillOutdoor   Division of Parks and Recreation Internships  Purposes and Benefits:  The internship program was designed to meet a growing demand for practical experience, to satisfy college curricula requirements and to prepare students for possible employment in the department. Both students and the department stand to benefit from the internship experience.  In most cases, the internship is full-time for 10 to fifteen weeks. The intern is under the direct supervision of a designated park staff person. All internships must be meaningful to the student and satisfy university requirements.  Interns are not considered volunteers; they are students fulfilling their college requirements.  The Division offers four types of internships: – Executive Internship Program  The intern fills an entry-level professional position on a seasonal or temporary basis. This is a paid internship with the Division of Parks and Recreation. Specific guidelines established for the Executive Internship Program must be followed. In 1999, the pay range was $ /hour.Executive Internship Program – Paid Internship  This position is a paid with the Division of Parks and Recreation. The intern fills a routine seasonal park position in addition to other college requirements. In 1999, the pay range was $ per hour. – Unpaid Internship  This position is unpaid and provides a well-rounded work experience which covers all major areas of responsibility including: 1) Administration, 2) Visitor Services, 3) Resource Management, 4) Maintenance, and 5) Protection. – Unpaid Special Project Internship  This position is unpaid and provides the student with the opportunity to focus on a particular project during the weeks of the internship. Project ideas must be approved by the SD Division of Parks and Recreation before the internship can begin.  Majors which are encouraged to apply:  Park Management Recreation Administration Criminal Justice Natural Resource Management Related majors  For more information contact Lynn Spomer at:  Parks and Recreation 523 East Capitol Avenue Pierre, SD ,  or  [ SD Home| Feedback | GFP Home] This page was last updatedSD HomeFeedbackGFP Home 

Resume APRIL AMONETT 4275 harlan Lee Road Pall Mall, TN  OBJECTIVE:  INTERNSHIP POSITION  EDUCATION  2004-Current Tennessee Technological University Cookeville, Tennessee  Wildlife and Fishery Science: Concentration in Wildlife  Somerset Community College Somerset, Kentucky  Associate in Business Management.  HONORS AND AWARDS  Vice President of Future Farmers of America  D.A.R.E. representative  Greenhand Degree  CLUBS  Students In Free Enterprise  Wildlife Socitey  Beta, Beta, Beta Honor Society  INTERESTS  I enjoy being outdoors and interacting with all types of wildlife. I like to travel and learn about new wildlife and habitats that I have not been introduced to before. Also, I like meeting other people in the field of wildlife and learning from their experiences and culture.  REFERENCES:Randy Garrett Vickie Garner Sheila King

Code of Ethics National Wildlife Rehabilitators Association NWRA - Code of Ethics National Wildlife Rehabilitators Association NWRA - Code of Ethics A wildlife rehabilitator should strive to achieve high standards of animal care through knowledge and an understanding of the field. Continuing efforts must be made to keep informed of current rehabilitation information, methods, and regulations. A wildlife rehabilitator should be responsible, conscientious, and dedicated, and should continuously work toward improving the quality of care given to wild animals undergoing rehabilitation. A wildlife rehabilitator must abide by local, state, provincial and federal laws concerning wildlife, wildlife rehabilitation and associated activities. A wildlife rehabilitator should establish safe work habits and conditions, abiding by current health and safety practices at all times. A wildlife rehabilitator should acknowledge limitations and enlist the assistance of a veterinarian or other trained professional when appropriate. A wildlife rehabilitator should respect other rehabilitators and persons in related fields, sharing skills and knowledge in the spirit of cooperation for the welfare of animals. A wildlife rehabilitator should place optimum animal care above personal gain. A wildlife rehabilitator should strive to provide professional and humane care in all phases of wildlife rehabilitation, respecting the wildness and maintaining the dignity of each animal in life and in death. Releasable animals should be maintained in a wild condition and released as soon as appropriate. Non-releasable animals which are inappropriate for education, foster-parenting, or captive breeding have a right to euthanasia. A wildlife rehabilitator should encourage community support and involvement through volunteer training and public education. The common goal should be to promote a responsible concern for living beings and the welfare of the environment. A wildlife rehabilitator should work on the basis of sound ecological principles, incorporating appropriate conservation ethics and an attitude of stewardship. A wildlife rehabilitator should conduct all business and activities in a professional manner, with honesty, integrity, compassion, and commitment, realizing that an individual's conduct reflects on the entire field of wildlife rehabilitation. A wildlife rehabilitator should strive to achieve high standards of animal care through knowledge and an understanding of the field. Continuing efforts must be made to keep informed of current rehabilitation information, methods, and regulations. A wildlife rehabilitator should be responsible, conscientious, and dedicated, and should continuously work toward improving the quality of care given to wild animals undergoing rehabilitation. A wildlife rehabilitator must abide by local, state, provincial and federal laws concerning wildlife, wildlife rehabilitation and associated activities. A wildlife rehabilitator should establish safe work habits and conditions, abiding by current health and safety practices at all times. A wildlife rehabilitator should acknowledge limitations and enlist the assistance of a veterinarian or other trained professional when appropriate. A wildlife rehabilitator should respect other rehabilitators and persons in related fields, sharing skills and knowledge in the spirit of cooperation for the welfare of animals. A wildlife rehabilitator should place optimum animal care above personal gain. A wildlife rehabilitator should strive to provide professional and humane care in all phases of wildlife rehabilitation, respecting the wildness and maintaining the dignity of each animal in life and in death. Releasable animals should be maintained in a wild condition and released as soon as appropriate. Non-releasable animals which are inappropriate for education, foster-parenting, or captive breeding have a right to euthanasia. A wildlife rehabilitator should encourage community support and involvement through volunteer training and public education. The common goal should be to promote a responsible concern for living beings and the welfare of the environment. A wildlife rehabilitator should work on the basis of sound ecological principles, incorporating appropriate conservation ethics and an attitude of stewardship. A wildlife rehabilitator should conduct all business and activities in a professional manner, with honesty, integrity, compassion, and commitment, realizing that an individual's conduct reflects on the entire field of wildlife rehabilitation. From Minimum Standards for Wildlife Rehabilitation, 3rd Edition. From Minimum Standards for Wildlife Rehabilitation, 3rd Edition.