Program Objective:
The goal of the Hunting and Wildlife Program is to train intermediate personnel who can scientifically conduct wildlife activities focused on inventory, planning, and protection. Additionally, it aims to assist forest engineers, agricultural engineers, and biologists working on this specialized subject frequently addressed by the Republic of Turkey Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry.
Courses and Practical Applications in the Program:
The curriculum of the Hunting and Wildlife Program consists of theoretical courses and practical applications necessary for personnel working in the following areas:
- Nature Parks, National Parks, Nature Protection Areas, Biogenetic and Biosphere Reserves under the Directorate General of Nature Conservation and National Parks.
- Forestry enterprises under the General Directorate of Forestry.
- The private sector specializing in medicinal and aromatic plants, as well as ornamental plant businesses.
Required Qualifications:
Students entering this program should have the following characteristics:
- Love for nature,
- No allergies,
- Ability to work outdoors,
- Physically fit and resilient,
- Good communication skills,
- Interest in wildlife and proven success in this field.
Diploma and Title Awarded:
Graduates of the Hunting and Wildlife Program receive an "Associate Degree Diploma."
Employment Opportunities for Graduates:
Graduates of the Hunting and Wildlife Program can work as technical personnel in:
- Private or public sector enterprises focusing on wildlife and forestry.
- The central and regional units of the General Directorate of Nature Conservation and National Parks, and the General Directorate of Forestry under the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry.
They can also participate in projects for the sustainable management of wildlife resources, particularly in field-based stages involving surveys, inventory, and planning.
Key Tasks of Professionals in the Field:
Graduates of Hunting and Wildlife are involved in:
- Conducting forestry activities,
- Conserving and sustainably planning for wildlife,
- Managing wildlife inventories,
- Overseeing forestry-related activities in public and private sectors.
Earnings:
Graduates of Hunting and Wildlife are in high demand in both public and private sectors, especially for sustainable management of forest products and non-wood forest resources. Graduates can establish their own businesses or work in the private sector, where salaries are determined by employers under free market conditions depending on location and job environment.
Job Opportunities:
With the increasing importance of non-wood forest products and wildlife components among the multifunctional roles of forests, there is a significant demand for Hunting and Wildlife graduates. Qualified intermediate personnel in this field are scarce in both the public and private sectors. Graduates can work anywhere in Turkey without gender-based job discrimination.
Future of the Profession:
Graduates of this program have the opportunity to transfer vertically to relevant departments of Forestry, Agriculture, and Science and Literature Faculties if they meet the required conditions.