The Deer Laboratory at Auburn University
Monet Gomes Monet Gomes
Ph.D. Candidate
M.S., Auburn University
B.S.,California State University, Fresno
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Monet’s research investigates lifetime reproductive strategies and fitness in White-tailed deer at the Auburn Captive Deer Facility.
Sebastian Gomez Maldonado Sebastian Gomez Maldonado
M.S. Candidate
B.S., National Autonomous University of Mexico
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Sebastian is examining the spatial patterns of invasive wild pigs in south Alabama in relation to population control efforts.
Matt McDonough Matt McDonough
M.S. Candidate
B.S., St. Lawrence University
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Matt is investigating how white-tailed deer and eastern wild turkey populations respond to the removal of invasive wild pigs. His research aims to provide insight into the future management of wild pigs and their ecological impacts.
Travis Stoakley Travis Stoakley
M.S. Candidate
B.S., University of California, Santa Barbara
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Travis is researching the impacts of wild pig removal on space use and reproduction in eastern wild turkeys. He is also researching hunter perspectives of Quality Deer Management (QDM) with the rise of Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) in white-tailed deer.
Tristan Swartout Tristan Swartout
M.S. Candidate
B.S., Michigan State University
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Tristan is researching female white-tailed deer reproduction in regards to female mate choice and lifetime reproductive success.
Stephen Zenas Stephen Zenas
Ph.D. Candidate
M.S., Auburn University, Wildlife Sciences
B.S., Michigan State University, Wildlife Biology and Management
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Steve is investigating the efficacy and efficiency of Wild pig removal techniques and the population level responses of white-tailed deer and eastern wild turkey populations to the removal of wild pigs.

Last modified: May 23, 2022