Fish and Wildlife Technology

Career Outlook

Fish and wildlife professionals often work for federal, state, and local government agencies, such as the Department of Environmental Conservation. Job opportunities include permanent, full-time positions and seasonal work during the summer. In 2022, the average annual salary for wildlife management jobs in New York was $45,400.

With a degree in fish and wildlife technology, you'll be ready for natural resource management positions with state, local, and federal agencies. You'll also find job opportunities with private fish hatcheries, wildlife preserves, and environmental consulting firms. Some careers include:

• Fish and Wildlife Technician
• Fish Culturist
• Aquaculture Technician
• Hatchery Technician/Operator
• Fish and Wildlife Biologist
• Nuisance Wildlife Control
• Environmental Educator

Curious about career pathways in this field? Check out Career Coach to learn more about industry job growth, education requirements, earning potential, and more. 

Where Our Graduates Work

Graduates often begin their careers with one of the many government agencies dedicated to preserving our natural resources, including:

• Bureau of Land Management
• Department of Health
• Department of Environmental Conservation
• Natural Resources Conservation Service
• National Park Service
• U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

Smooth Transfer to a Four-Year College

If you're considering a bachelor’s degree after FLCC, our academic advisors will help you connect with four-year schools and explore transfer options. We'll assist you in selecting courses that efficiently meet the requirements for both FLCC and your future college.

• Joint Admissions Agreements: These allow first-year students to gain admission to both FLCC and participating four-year schools at the same time. Gain peace of mind knowing your next step is set while you complete your associate degree with us.
• Transfer Articulation Agreements: These partnerships ensure your credits from FLCC will transfer directly and seamlessly to a partner four-year school. You can enter a bachelor’s program with full junior standing, saving you time and money.

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Where Our Students Transfer

Many students in our Fish and Wildlife Technology program go on to complete a four-year degree at colleges such as:

• Cornell University
• Paul Smith's College
• Rochester Institute of Technology
• SUNY Brockport
• SUNY Cobleskill
• SUNY Stony Brook

Hands-On Field Work

Develop wildlife research methods you'll use regularly in your future fish and wildlife career. Learn how to safely trap small mammals, raise and stock walleye, band birds, and survey amphibian populations. You'll also set up wildlife cameras, collect data, analyze your findings, and create sustainable management plans based on your observations.

Gain experience with a variety of industry technologies, including sampling devices, tagging equipment, nets, and camera traps.

Sample Courses

Visit our academic catalog for a complete listing of program requirements, including prerequisites, general education requirements, electives, and a sample schedule.

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Sample core courses you'll take in this program include:

• CON 100 - First Year Experience in Conservation
• CON 102 - Introduction to Fish and Wildlife
• CON 113 - Wildlife Field Techniques
• CON 116 - Fisheries Techniques
• CON 202 - Terrestrial/Aquatic Ecology
• CON 241 - Intro to Geographic Information Systems
• CON 245 - Environmental Conservation Capstone