Hunter Slear

Hunter Slear graduated from Juniata College in 2022 with a BS in Wildlife Conservation. He is an avid hunter, trapper, and fisherman and prefers to spend most of his time in the field. Throughout his time as an undergraduate and post baccalaureate, Hunter worked for numerous wildlife and environmental conservation agencies. He has worked with black bear, waterfowl, and numerous furbearers in the Midatlantic region. Most recently, Hunter worked as the furbearer biologist for the state of Delaware where he had program oversight of 12 furbearer species, as well as the wildlife nuisance and damage program. 

Hunter's research is focused on coyote and gray fox ecology throughout the state of Ohio. His work includes trapping and GPS collaring coyotes and gray foxes throughout the state to determine space and habitat use, movement patterns, and survival. Hunter's career goal is to return to furbearer research with a state wildlife agency to promote the sustainable and responsible use and management of wildlife.