In this week's Nevada Wild, Aaron Keller and Bobby Jones are joined by NDOW Wildlife Staff Specialist Russell Woolstenhulme to talk about the best internship in the country, the James Lathrop and Wayne Capurro Memorial Internship Program. This program offers young adults who are passionate about pursuing a career in wildlife an exciting summer job working for the Department for up to four consecutive summers. On the job training is provided and work often consists of conducting a variety of wildlife surveys for species like bighorn sheep, mountain goats, and even moose!

If you or someone you know is a graduating high school senior or a current undergraduate student passionate about wildlife, please have them listen to this episode for application tips and to learn more about this awesome program! Applications are open and are currently being accepted for several open positions within the program, so take your shot at the internship opportunity of a lifetime and apply today! The application deadline is February 7, 2025 at 5:00PM.

For more information about the program and to download this years’ application use this link - https://www.ndow.org/blog/james-lathrop-and-wayne-capurro-memorial-internship/

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