Scott Walter Ph.D., is the Wisconsin DNR's new large carnivore specialist. Scott will oversee the development and coordination of wolf, bear and cougar management within Wisconsin.
He is coming to this position from the Ruffed Grouse Society, where he served as the Director of Conservation Programs. In his former position, he worked with staff members, DNR personnel and the public to develop and apply a variety of programs and projects.
Prior to working with the Ruffed Grouse Society, Scott held the upland Wildlife Ecologist and Farm Bill coordinator positions at DNR from 2011-2015. Walter has a bachelor's degree in biology from Beloit College and a master's degree and doctorate in wildlife ecology from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.