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Curriculum vitae
Charles Raymond Henderson Jr.
1720 South 6th St. West, Missoula, MT 59801
(406) 214-7154
Education
Ph.D student, College of Forestry and Conservation 2014-present
University of Montana, Wildlife Biology Program, Advisor: Dr. Paul M. Lukacs
Committee Members: Dr. Michael S. Mitchell,
Dr. Angela Luis, Dr. Alex Metcalf
Dr. Mark Hurley, Idaho Department of Fish and Game
Cumulative GPA: 4.00/4.00
Master of Science, College of Forestry and Conservation 2014
University of Montana, Wildlife Biology Program, Advisor: Dr. Michael S. Mitchell
Committee Members: Dr. Paul M. Lukacs, Dr. L. Scott Mills
Woodrow Myers, Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife
Cumulative GPA: 3.82/4.00
Additional Coursework, College of Forestry and Conservation 2007-2008
University of Montana, Wildlife Biology
Cumulative GPA: 3.5/4.00
Bachelor of Arts, Anthropology, University of Tennessee, Knoxville 1998
Emphasis on Cultural Anthropology
Cumulative GPA: 3.3/4.00
General Studies, New River Community College, Dublin, VA 1992, 2005
Cumulative GPA: 3.5/4.00
Research Experience
January 2015-present
PhD Research
Research currently being conducted in conjunction with the Idaho Department of Fish and Game concerning the following topics:
· Cost-effectiveness analysis of current mule deer monitoring methods used by Idaho Department of Fish and Game
· Quantification of the effects of misclassification error during aerial surveys on the quality of ratio data
· Development of a method to weight data types of different qualities for inclusion in the integrated population model used by Idaho Department of Fish and Game to estimate mule deer abundance
· Development of sampling design to monitor population trends in conditional habitat to reduce the necessity of winter aerial surveys
· Development of a method to simultaneously optimize the cost of monitoring and accuracy of abundance estimates for fluctuating amounts of wildlife monitoring resources
September 2011-December 2014
Master of Science Thesis
“Habitat quality effects the decision to migrate by female White-tailed deer”
Research was conducted in northeastern Washington as part of a collaborative project with Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife, Montana Cooperative Wildlife Research Unit, and University of Montana.
· Formulated study design based on extensive literature review
· Conducted field research that included the capturing, gathering of biological data, and radio marking with GPS and VHF devices of >100 deer
· Administered antibiotic and vitamin shots after capture
· Monitored individuals via radio telemetry year round
· Conducted field necropsies
· Managed and trained volunteer staff during two winter capture seasons
· Constructed and maintained project database
· Analyzed survival and movement data
· Facilitated project collaboration with Spokane Tribe wildlife biologists
Teaching Experience
Spring semester 2016 and 2017
Teaching Assistant, WBIO 470 Conservation of Wildlife Populations
· Taught the lab section of the course with emphasis on using R to explore wildlife population biology and models
· Prepared and gave topic lectures on Matrix models and density-dependence
· Provided instruction to students outside of the classroom
· Created and graded lab assignments
Fall semester 2014
Teaching Assistant, WBIO 370 Wildlife Habitat Conservation and Management
· Prepared and gave topic lectures on resource selection functions (RSF)
· Prepared study guides and conducted exam reviews
· Graded class assignments and exams
Work Experience
May 2010 to August 2011
Field Technician (Crew Leader)
Montana Cooperative Wildlife Research Unit
Supervisor: Dave Ausband (406-243-4329)
· Installed and maintained Biofence for wolf research
· Identified and collected scat and hair samples for DNA analysis
· Surveyed wolf den and rendezvous sites throughout Idaho
· Ensured that samples collected by crew were cared for according to protocol, entered into database promptly, and transported from field to office
· Planned survey and work schedules for a crew of six
· Maintained survey equipment
· Organized data into summary tables for further analysis
· Conducted winter track and sign surveys
· Tested and used howl boxes
· Prepared grant proposals
May 2009 to September 2009, October 2010 to May 2011
Field Technician (Crew Leader)
Grizzly Bear Recovery Program, Missoula, MT
Supervisor: Rebecca Shoemaker (406-243-4994)
· Setup and monitored hair snag stations for detecting Grizzly bear presence in Kootenai, Lolo, and Clearwater National Forests
· Identified and collected hair samples for DNA analysis, cared for and transported samples from field to office for extended periods
· Interviewed Forest Service employees, outfitters, and local population for bear activity and access information
· Collected and reviewed photographs from hair snag station cameras for Grizzly bear detection
· Planned and navigated routes to remote station sites with map, compass, and GPS for field crew
· Maintained camera stations for wildlife use of highway underpass study
· Collated data for yearly report
March 2009
Photographic Analysis
Supervisor: Jedidiah Brody
Montana Cooperative Wildlife Research Unit
· Reviewed game camera pictures from Yellowstone National Park
· Recorded data on species, sex, number of individuals, and behavior
· Entered information into database
October 2008 to December 2008
Field Technician
Ezenwa Lab, University of Montana, Missoula, MT
Supervisor: Vanessa Ezenwa
· Collected fecal samples from Bighorn sheep on the National Bison Range
· Identified individual sheep based on physical characteristics and made photographic record of each individual sampled
· Followed established protocol for collecting fecal samples
· Marked collection sites on topographic map
· Cared for and transported samples from field to laboratory
May 2008 to October 2008
Biological Science Technician (Wildlife) GS-0404-04
USDA Forest Service, Sierra National Forest, CA
Supervisor: Jessica Bolis
· Setup and monitored track plate and hair snag stations to survey for forest carnivores in the Sierra Nevada Mountains
· Collected and identified carnivore and other animal tracks on tracking plates
· Gathered hair samples for DNA testing following project protocol
· Navigated using map, compass, and GPS to remote sampling sites
· Organized and entered data into project data base
· Maintained and repaired equipment
· Received USFS Safety award
October 2007 to May 2008
Volunteer Research Assistant
University of Montana, Missoula, MT
Supervisor: Katie Eaton (509-626-4430)
· Tracked porcupines using radio telemetry equipment
· Trapped and radio collared porcupines
· Assisted with necropsies
· Trained other volunteers in telemetry equipment use
Publications
Henderson, C. R., M. S. Mitchell, W. L. Myers, P. M. Lukacs and G. P. Nelson. In Press. Seasonal home range attributes influence choice of migration strategy in white-tailed deer. Journal of Mammalogy.
Presentations
Henderson, C. R., P. M. Lukacs, and M. A. Hurley. 2017
Data Weighting for Integrated Population Models. Biennial Conference, 12th Western States and Provinces Deer and Elk Workshop, Sun Valley, Idaho.
Henderson, C. R., P. M. Lukacs, and M. A. Hurley. 2016
Optimizing wildlife monitoring strategies in a dynamic setting. Poster presentation. Annual Conference, The Wildlife Society, Montana chapter, Missoula, Montana.
Henderson, C. R., M. Mitchell, P. Lukacs, W. Myers, and J. Nelson. 2015
Habitat quality influences migratory strategy of female white-tailed deer. Biennial Conference, 11th Western States and Provinces Deer and Elk Workshop, Canmore, Alberta.
Henderson, C. R., M. Mitchell, P. Lukacs, W. Myers, and J. Nelson. 2015
Habitat quality influences migratory strategy of female white-tailed deer. Annual Conference, The Wildlife Society, Montana chapter, Helena, Montana.
Henderson, C. R., M. Mitchell, P. Lukacs, W. Myers, and J. Nelson. 2014
Habitat quality influences migratory strategy of female white-tailed deer. Annual Conference, The Wildlife Society, Pittsburgh, Pennslyvania.
Henderson, C. R., M. Mitchell, W. Myers, and J. Nelson. 2012
Survival and Resource selection in partially migratory White-tailed deer. Poster presentation. 10th Biennial Western States and Provinces, Deer and Elk Workshop. Missoula, Montana.
Awards
Best graduate student presentation, “Habitat quality influences migratory 2015
strategy of female white-tailed deer”, Annual Conference, The Wildlife Society, Montana chapter, Helena, Montana.
Professional Activities
U. of Montana Wildlife Biology Graduate Student Association
– Graduate seminar coordinator 2017
U. of Montana Wildlife Biology Graduate Student Association – Faculty liaison 2013-2014
The Wildlife Society – National, State, and university chapters 2007-present
Virginia Master Naturalist 2007
Workshops
Bayesian Population Analysis Marc Kery and Michael Schaub, 2015
University of Montana, Missoula, Montana
Animal Spatial Distributions, Home Ranges, and Resource Selection Analysis 2014
John G Kie and Ryan Long, Idaho State University, Pocatello, Idaho
Relevant course work
Mammalogy, Biology and Management of Fishes, Rocky Mountain Flora, Statistics, Winter Field Studies, Ecology, Statistical Methods I and II, Wildlife Habitat Modeling, Conservation of Wildlife Populations, Demographic Parameter Estimation, Applied Population Ecology, Statistical Applications in Wildlife Biology, Integrated Population Modeling, Theoretical Ecology
Volunteer Experience
Boy Scouts of America 2004-2007
Led camping and hiking trips, taught outdoor skills and merit badge classes
Little Grizzly Youth Football 2008-2009
Assistant coach
Certifications and skills
Certifications
· Wilderness First Aid and CPR (Aerie Backcountry Medicine) 2008-present
· Defensive Driving (US Forest Service and Geological Survey) 2008-present
· Snowmobile Safety Awareness (US Geological Survey) 2010-2012
· Wildlife Chemical Immobilization (Washington D. of Fish and Wildlife) 2012-2014
· Track and Sign level II certification (CyberTracker Conservation) 2012
Computer Proficiencies
· MS Office programs: Access, Excel, Power Point, Word
· Statistical programs: R, JAGS, WinBugs, OpenBugs, MARK
· GIS programs: ArcGIS, OpenJump
Field skills
Equipment
· Topographic maps, compass, GPS
· Radio telemetry systems
· Clover trap, Leg-hold traps, Box traps (large and small)
· Dart gun for chemical immobilization
· Trail camera systems, Track plates, Hair snags
· Manual and 4WD vehicles w/ trailers
· ATV, snowmobiles, snowshoes and cross-country skis
· Canoes
· Various hand and power tools
Techniques
· Biological sample collection (fecal, blood, hair)
· Communicating with the public
· Mammal trapping and handling
· Trap construction, Track plate surveys
· Radio telemetry (hand-held and truck based)
· Necropsy
· Orienteering, back country traveling and camping in bear habitat
· Behavior observation and recording
· Vehicle maintenance
· Track, scat, and sign identification
· Vegetation survey
References
Dr. Paul Lukacs, Assistant Professor of Quantitative Wildlife Ecology
Division of Biological Sciences
University of Montana, Missoula, MT 59812
406-243-5675,
Dr. Michael Mitchell, Unit Leader, Montana Cooperative Wildlife Research Unit
Montana Cooperative Wildlife Research Unit
University of Montana, Missoula, MT 59812
406-243-4390,
Woodrow Myers, Regional Wildlife Research Biologist, Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife
Region 1 Office
Spokane Valley, WA 99216
509-892-1001 ext.325,
Jerry Nelson, Ph.D., Deer and Elk Section Manager, Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife
Natural Resources Building
Olympia, WA 98501
360-902-2519,