What do you even call a job like this?

[panur_links]

Well, this is awkward… I’m not really sure how to go about asking this, so I’ll do my best so feel free to ask me for clarifications if what I’m asking is difficult

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[profbutters]

Couldn't he work for the US Forest Service? Or the National Park Service? http://www.nps.gov/aboutus/workwithus.htm

[panur_links]

that's a good idea, thank you for the link!

[twilight2000]

Try "naturalist" or he could be a ranger doing research - the wolf equivalent of "primatologist" (study of apes) would work as well. A Zoologist who specializes in wolves would work; Also? Check out this site

[panur_links]

thank you! That's very interesting~

[starry_diadem]

The study of animal behaviour is ethology, a branch of zoology, which is the study of animals generally. Try googling for ethology or ethologist.

[hagar_972]

*points up* This. Your character would need to either have a graduate degree, or be in the process of pursuing one. He would also need to have proof of having the necessary field skilss (e.g. staying alive), so you may want to follow the other links and suggestions on this thread to figure out how he would go about convincing the forestry people that he's allowed to be left on his own. (Almost definitely with some sort of radio, but still - on his own

[sushidog]

If the OP wants him younger, he could have gone through a non-US educational system; in the UK, a degree is three years (usually), and a PhD program is typically also three years, so if he was a second year PhD student at a UK university, he could be 23 or thereabouts.

[birdsedge]

But wouldn't he need a masters in the UK before going on to a PhD, especially if he's only just finished a 3 year degree and not had any work experience of further study?

[fenm]

He could be a member of U.S. Fish & Wildlife. That would not only give a reason for him to be studying wolves, but he'd be a law enforcement officer, and thus would be allowed to carry a gun. Keep in mind, in '05, I don't think most civilians would have been allowed to carry guns in National Parks.

[panur_links]

maybe I shall change the date, we'll see what's more convenient, thanks!

[lustmordred]

I live in Montana, which is sort of a reference I guess. Lol. Anyway

[fenm]

Actually, in 2005, it was not legal to carry firearms on federal land. The law only went into effect in 2010.

[lustmordred]

Did not know that. Thank you. That is the kind of research that should definitely be done for something like this.

[fenm]

No prob. And now that I look, I'm not even sure a law enforcement officer would have been allowed to (as I stated in a comment above). Maybe I'll ask my sister (she's with USF&W).