Tucker Brauer 1

TUCKER BRAUER
720 Locust St. Twin Falls, ID 83301 | (208)969-0873 | tucker.brauer@gmail.com
OBJECTIVE
Obtain a graduate position in the department of fish and wildlife management, with an
emphasis on fisheries management.
EDUCATION
University of Idaho- Moscow, Idaho Graduation date: December 2014
Bachelor of Science, Fisheries Resources
3.15 GPA cumulative
GRE Score: ***
Relevant Coursework: Ichthyology, Limnology, Fisheries Management, Population
Ecology
College of Southern Idaho- Twin Falls, ID Graduation date: May: 2012
Associate of Science, Aquaculture
Relevant Coursework: Fish Health, Hatchery Management, Diseases of Fish

FISHERIES WORK EXPERIENCE
May 2009- May
2013
Fisheries Bioaide , Idaho Department of Fish and Game; Magic Valley Region
Assisted in management of Region 4 fisheries. Implemented management practices in
order to provide better fishing opportunities to public.
March 2014-May
2014
Fisheries Bioaide, Idaho Department of Fish and Game; Clearwater Region
Assisted in operations of screw trap on Salmon River in White Bird, ID. Successfully saw
through 2014 anadromous fish PIT tagging season.
May 2014- August
2014
Fisheries Research Technician, University of Idaho Fish and Wildlife Cooperative
Research Unit
Conducted research on microhabitat use and behavior of fish of the Kootenai River in
Bonners Ferry, ID. Research was part of a graduate student thesis research project.

RESEARCH AND PROJECTS COMPLETED
Conducted season long angler creel census on Silver Creek in Picabo, ID in 2009. I
interviewed anglers on catch rates, equipment and overall opinion of fishery health
and current management practices. This work resulted in new regulations being
implemented throughout Silver Creek.
Assisted in data collection for USGS study on population dynamics of Rock Creek in
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Twin Falls, ID.
I was an integral asset of project to remove Common Carp from Hagerman Wildlife
Management Area to improve Bass and Sunfish success. This project employed the use
of rotenone poison, trap netting, electrofishing in both removal and re-planting of fish
species. Overall the ongoing project was and continues to be a success.
Conducted research on microhabitat use and behavior of fish of the Kootenai River in
Bonners Ferry, ID. Research was part of a graduate student thesis research project.
This study included use of aerial electrofishing and standard stream surveys.
Conducted Undergraduate research regarding fish behavior with the use of
underwater video. This took place on the Kootenai River in Bonners Ferry, ID.
Conducted day to day hatchery operations at CSI fish hatchery. This included research
of Snake River White Sturgeon breeding and spawning.
AWARDS AND HONORS
2012 American Fisheries Society undergraduate scholarship recipient
University of Idaho Academic Achievement Scholarship recipient
Academic Deans list 2014
2011 College of Southern Idaho Ruel Stayner Memorial Scholarship for Aquaculture
recipient


REFERENCES
Scott Stanton Regional Fisheries Biologist , Idaho Department of Fish and Game; Magic Valley Region
Phone: (208)539-0244
Email: scott.stanton@idfg.idaho.gov
Michael Quist Assistant Cooperative Leader, Idaho Fish and Wildlife Cooperative Research Unit
Phone:
Email:
Scott Putnam Regional Fisheries Biologist, Idaho Department of Fish and Game; Clearwater Region
Phone: (208) ***-***
Email: scott.putnam@idfg.idaho.gov