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Dr. J. Rickie Davis
Wildlife Biologist II
Department Forestry and Natural Resources

Phone: (864) 656-
Fax: (864) 656-
Email:jrdvs@clemson.edu

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Academic Education Background

Degrees

Institutions

Major fields of study

Dates of degrees

Ph.D.

Clemson university

Forest Resources

1992

M.S.

Clemson University

Forestry

1984

B.S.

University of Georgia

Forestry (Wildlife Concentration)

1977


Work Expereince & Positions Held
  • Wildlife Biologist II, Clemson University, 1994-Present.
  • South Carolina Nuisance Wildlife Control Operator, 1996-Present
  • Agricultural Science Associate II, Clemson University, 1988-1994.
  • Graduate Research Assistant, Clemson University, 1982-1988.
  • Forestry Aide I, December 1978 - December 1981.
    Belle W. Baruch Forest Science Institute, Clemson University.
  • Wildlife Biologist, GS 4 Temporary, August 1978 - September 1978
    U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service, University of Georgia.   
Current Research
  • White-tailed deer herbivory effects on hardwood regeneration
  • Elk calf mortality in a restored elk herd
  • Nuisance calls associated with a recently restored elk population
  • Furbearer population trends on the Clemson Experimental Forest
Recent Publications
  • Harper, C.A., J.K. Knox, D.C. Guynn, Jr., J.R. Davis, and J.G. Williams.  2001. Invertebrate availability for wild turkey poults in the southern Appalachians.Pages 145-156 on W.F. Porter and K.F. Fleming (eds.) Proc. 8th National Wild     Turkey Symposium, National Wild Turkey Federation, Edgefield, SC.
  • Moore, W.F., W. D. Carlisle,  J. C. Kilgo, D.C. Guynn, Jr., and J.R. Davis.  2001. 
    Effects of hunting on wild turkey populations in South Carolina. Abstract. The Wildl. Soc. Annu. Conf. Reno, NV. 8:220-221.
  • K.J. Alexy, J.R. Davis, C. Logsdon, D.C. Guynn, Jr.,  W. D. Carlisle, D. S. Maehr, W.R.
    Davidson, and D.C. Guynn, Jr.  2003.  Potential effects of meningeal worm (Parelaphestrongylus tenuis) on elk (Cervus elaphus) in eastern Kentucky. 8th Annual Eastern Elk Workshop. Buckhorn Lake State Resort Park, Kentucky.
  • C. Logsdon, R.D. Crank, K.J. Alexy, J.R. Davis, D.C. Guynn, Jr., and  J. Day. 2004.  The
    nature, occurrence, and frequency of nuisance elk calls in Kentucky.  9th Annual Eastern Elk Management Workshop.  Knoxville, TN. Pages 26-27.

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Recent Presentations
  • Disease and Parasite Issues Associated with Restoration Efforts:  Kentucky Elk Restoration as a Case Study.  9th Annual Conference of the Wildlife Society.  Bismark, ND. September, 2002. (with K.J.Alexy)  
  • Potential effects of meningeal worm (Parelaphestrongylus tenuis) on elk (Cervus elaphus) in eastern Kentucky. 8th Annual Eastern Elk Workshop. Buckhorn Lake State Resort Park, Kentucky. 2003. (with K.J. Alexy) 
  • The nature, occurrence, and frequency of nuisance elk calls in Kentucky.  9th Annual Eastern Elk Management Workshop.  Knoxville, TN. 2004. (with C. Logsdon).
  • The occurrence, frequency, and incidence of nuisance elk complaints in Kentucky.  27th Annual Meeting of the Southeast Deer study Group.  Lexington, KY. 2004. (with K.J. Alexy).

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Courses Taught
  • Wildlife Damage Management - WFB 444/644
  • Wildlife Management Techniques - WFB 410/610
  • Creative Inquiry - FNR 470
Achievements
  • President SC State Chapter of The Wildlife Society 2006-2007
  • President-elect SC State Chapter of The Wildlife Society 2004-2005
  • Honor Society of Agriculture (Gamma Sigma Delta)
Professional Affiliations
  • Certified Wildlife Biologist
  • Member SC Chapter of The Wildlife Society
  • Member Southeastern Section of The Wildlife Society
  • Member National Chapter of The Wildlife Society
  • Advisor The Clemson University Student Chapter of The Wildlife Society
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