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Nicki Frey is a Professor in Human-Wildlife Interactions at Utah State University's Department of Wildland Resources, with a focus on resolving conflicts between wildlife and human populations. She serves as an Extension Specialist, conducting research and outreach across Utah and the Intermountain West.
- PhD in Wildlife Biology (Human-Wildlife Interactions), Utah State University (2004)
- MS in Wildlife Biology (Human-Wildlife Interactions), Utah State University (2001)
- BS in Wildlife Management, West Virginia University (1996)
Her research centers on human-wildlife interactions, wildlife damage reduction, and ecological balance. Key areas include predator-prey dynamics, sensitive species management, and youth environmental education. She has contributed extensively to sage-grouse conservation, free-roaming horse management, and community-based wildlife research.
Nicki Frey's publications and outreach materials (25 peer-reviewed journal articles, 14 fact sheets, 1 technical report, and 18 other publications) demonstrate expertise in ecosystem management, conflict mitigation, and public policy translation. Her work spans small mammals, ringtails, and free-roaming equids, with recent studies analyzing stakeholder perceptions of wildlife management.
Scientific Awards & Recognitions
- Innovative Extension Program Award (2023)
- The Wildlife Society Fellow (2021)
- Goldwater Scholarship (2019)
- Group Achievement Award (2016)
- Award of Merit (2015)
- Award of Excellence (2015)
- Professional Achievement Award (2013)
- Rural Development Recognition of Achievement (2010)
- Research Assistant of the Year (2003)
As an educator, Frey has mentored 18 graduate students and developed outreach programs for high schoolers, including Wildlife Habitat Evaluation Program and Color Country Natural Resource Camp. Her teaching emphasizes off-campus extension courses on predator management and natural resource stewardship.
