Reply by: moosegoose      Posted: 9/19/2012 2:26:10 PM     Points: 1848    

I know that volunteering is almost a must with a position like that.

 Reply by: ZZZ      Posted: 9/19/2012 2:31:16 PM     Points: 1124    

Why not just stop in and ask the folks that work there about the requirements for the job? The people doing the job would know about the educational requirements and they could probably point you towards the best schools. Just a thought.

Tight Lines...zzz

 Reply by: nightangler      Posted: 9/19/2012 2:48:37 PM     Points: 1278    

You know ZZZ, that is a very good question. I dont know why I havent ever stopped in when driving past to talk to the people that actually work there because you are right, they should know what kind of schooling you would need and where the best places to go to school are considering they have done it themselves.

They could probably also get me pointed in the right directionas far as doing volunteer work with them as moosegoose mentioned and what not to get my foot in the door...

Anyone one else (like FishSeal) have any thoughts on the matter...

 Reply by: moosegoose      Posted: 9/19/2012 4:17:47 PM     Points: 1848    

I talked with them at ISE about the same things you are wondering. They are all very approachable.

Each time I have asked similar questions they all said volunteering is not a requirement.. *but it is...

 Reply by: Coloradomrg      Posted: 9/19/2012 5:52:53 PM     Points: 1945    

The DOW website has a ton of info on it too :)

I'm just starting in a biology degree. It's kicking my butt already and I'm not even on the hard stuff yet. Although I think I chose the hard way to start... Algebra, chemistry, and Colorado history all online at the same time plus full time job plus family... No classroom means time management is a MFer!!!

 Reply by: nightangler      Posted: 9/20/2012 9:37:22 AM     Points: 1278    

MGR - You are a brave soul!! Taking 1 class online can be a challenge nonetheless 3 classes online, in addition to the family. At least the concepts of algebra will help with chemistry. I wish you the best of luck in getting your degree and chasing your dreams!!!! if only everyone in this world (myself included) had the motivation to get off our butts (for something other than fishing) and better ourselves we wouldnt be stuck in the rut we are as a nation and globally as a species...

 Reply by: jsr      Posted: 9/20/2012 9:47:03 AM     Points: 0    

What are you thinking about the other 30%?

 Reply by: nightangler      Posted: 9/20/2012 10:32:09 AM     Points: 1278    

Beer!!!!!!!!!!!!!

:-)

 Reply by: nightangler      Posted: 9/20/2012 10:32:20 AM     Points: 1278    

HAHAHAHA!!!!!!!

 Reply by: futurefisheries      Posted: 9/21/2012 12:12:35 AM     Points: 75    

Nightangler- I had the same problem.I decided to quit my boring job i hated in FL and move out here (FoCo) and now im studying Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences at CSU.
Of course, i hate math and the amount of unrelated courses i have to take is annoying, but today for my fisheries lab we sat out at college lake (owned by CSU, off limits to fisherman) and fixed nets and prepared for our full day (saturday) of netting, getting measurements, and working with massive northern pike, walleye, bass and perch... Can't beat that!
I've also found this as a great place to network, both for fishing buddies/tips/spots and professional references. Most of the grads I speak with are either out in the field doing research or working for the CDOW as biologists.I recommend CSU, but I have no clue how we stack up against other schools as a program.
Check us out! [log in for link] . Here's the link i "fished" up from CDOW on hatcheries technicians [log in for link]
The dream is out there brother, we just have to be willing to take the leap to get our hands on it.

 Reply by: nightangler      Posted: 9/25/2012 12:40:12 PM     Points: 1278    

Futurefisheries - Thank you very much for the links and information. I was doing some reseach and it looks like CSU-Pueblo offers a 2 year program that takes care of all the pre-req's and general ed requirements so that it allows easy transfer (assuming good grades) to the Warner College of Natural Resources up at CSU Ft Collins. I have a call in to CSU-Pueblo to get an appointment with a counselor to see about getting going. Thanks again for the feedback!!!!!!!