Howard J. Kilpatrick

Education:

• PhD 2010 University of Connecticut; Natural Resources
• MS 1989 University of New Hampshire; Wildlife Ecology
• BS 1985 University of Massachusetts; Wildlife and Fisheries Biology

Professional Experience:

• 1998 – Present Wildlife Division, CT Dept. of Energy and Environmental Protection, Supervising Wildlife Biologist
• 1994 – 1998 Wildlife Division, CT Dept. of Energy and Environmental Protection, Wildlife Biologist 2 – Deer/Turkey Project Leader
• 1990 – 1994 Wildlife Division, CT Dept. of Energy and Environmental Protection, Wildlife Biologist 1 – Deer Project

Research Interests:

Recent projects include a suite of efforts focused on suburban deer management, including human dimensions, immunocontreception evaluation, bowhunting effectiveness, population control and Lyme disease interactions, and deer capturing techniques. I am also involved in the research and management activities for New England Cottontail rabbits, and oversee the developing moose research program in Connecticut.