Jake Bowman

Jake Bowman is a Professor of Wildlife Ecology at the University of Delaware's College of Agriculture & Natural Resources, where he also serves as Associate Dean of Research. His work focuses on wildlife restoration, conservation biology, and habitat management for ungulates and avian species.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Forest Resources (Wildlife Ecology) from Mississippi State University (1999)
• M.S. in Wildlife Ecology (1996)
• B.S. in Forestry and Wildlife (1992)

Bowman's research spans wildlife biometry and population ecology, with particular emphasis on white-tailed deer and avian species in fragmented landscapes. His recent publications examine interactions between anthropogenic hazards and urban wildlife, habitat modeling for conservation, and pathogen dynamics in deer populations.

Professional Affiliations:

• The Wildlife Society
• International Association for Bear Research and Management
• Black Bear Conservation Committee
• Society for Conservation Biology

Bowman has mentored 24 graduate students, including ongoing work on neonate deer survival and adult deer behavior in predator-free environments. His research has been published in Journal of Wildlife Diseases, Biological Invasions, and Wildlife Society Bulletin.