Bronson K. Strickland

Dr. Bronson K. Strickland is the St. John Family Endowed Professor of Wildlife Management at Mississippi State University's College of Forest Resources, Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Aquaculture. He holds a Ph.D. in Forest Resources from Mississippi State University, an M.S. in Range and Wildlife Management from Texas A&M University-Kingsville, and a B.S. in Forest Resources from the University of Georgia.

His research focuses on wildlife ecology, particularly white-tailed deer and wild pig behavior, habitat use, and disease ecology. He investigates topics like chronic wasting disease (CWD) impacts, fire ecology, and invasive species management. Dr. Strickland collaborates on projects involving spatial modeling, resource selection, and conservation strategies.

He has authored or co-authored over 100 peer-reviewed articles, with recent work addressing CWD surveillance, climate influences on avian migration, and wild pig movement patterns. His awards include the Quality Deer Management Association's Deer Manager of the Year and Mississippi State University's Mark Keenum Outstanding Extension Faculty Award.

Dr. Strickland advises graduate students and leads extension initiatives on wildlife management, including food plot optimization and hunter education. His lab contributes to interdisciplinary efforts in conservation biology, combining fieldwork, spatial analysis, and policy recommendations.