
David received a Bachelor's degree in wildlife biology from Colorado State University (1987). He studied bear nutrition for his Master's degree at Washington State University (1989) and ruffed grouse nutrition and ecology at Virginia Tech for his Ph.D. (1994). He lectured at Humboldt State University and held a post-doctoral research position at Utah State University before joining the Caesar Kleberg Wildlife Research Institute. His primary interests include wildlife ecology, nutrition and physiology, and he has worked with several species, including bears, galliforms, and ungulates. David is married to Liisa and has 2 wonderful kids, Nicole and Matt.
Research Interests
Wildlife Nutrition and Physiology
Ecology and Management of Large Mammals
Promoting Wildlife-Human Coexistence
Courses Taught
Large Mammal Ecology, Texas A&M University - Kingsville. Graduate level.
Wildlife Nutrition. Texas A&M University - Kingsville. Graduate level.
Big Game Management. Texas A&M University - Kingsville. Senior level.
Ecology and Management of Upland Gamebirds. Texas A&M University - Kingsville. Graduate level, and Humboldt State University. Senior level.
Principles of Wildlife Management. Humboldt State University. Senior level.
Principles of Wildlife Ecology Humboldt State University. Junior level, non major.
Ecology and Management of Upland Habitats. Humboldt State University. Senior level.
Senior Seminar. Humboldt State University. Senior level.
Micro-computer Use in Natural Resources. Virginia Tech. Sophomore level.