Jacob is an avid outdoorsman who spends his free time hunting, fishing, trapping, and camping. From elk hunting out west to fishing for redfish along the Texas coast, Jacob’s passion is the outdoors. This passion has not only taken him on some cool adventures, but it carved his career path.

Jacob is an assistant professor in the Rangeland, Wildlife and Fisheries department at Texas A&M University and an Extension Wildlife Specialist for Texas A&M AgriLife Extension. He leads applied wildlife research to improve the way we manage natural resources. He then makes sure the knowledge gained from that research is clear and put into the hands of landowners and managers for implementation. Jacob has worked with everything from feral hogs and white-tailed deer to nilgai and cormorants. He has authored numerous peer-reviewed journal articles focused on wildlife management and conservation. He has written popular articles, filmed YouTube videos, recorded podcasts, and participated in radio broadcasts to educate people on wildlife conservation, hunting, and trapping. Jacob received his B.S. and M.S. in Wildlife, Fisheries, and Aquaculture from Mississippi State University and his Ph.D. in Wildlife Sciences from the Caesar Kleberg Wildlife Research Institute at Texas A&M University–Kingsville.

Jacob lives on a farm in Ricardo, TX with his wife, horses, and dogs.