Hello there!

My name is Jackson Doyel and I have been a wildlife enthusiast since my first steps. Whether it was catching armadillos, feeding manatees, or scuba diving with black spotted morays, wildlife has always had a place in my life. I have a Bachelors of Science in Biology and a minor in Paleontology from Bowling Green State University, Ohio.

I am currently pursuing a M.S. of Science in Ecology, and a Masters in Environmental Management from Western Colorado University, Colorado. I am researching drivers of bison habitat selection during migration and the keystone roles of reintroduced bison on Tribal lands using environmental DNA.

My professional experience spans diverse environments and roles. I've served as a wildlife biologist with Buffalo Field Campaign where I led winter field expeditions to document bison migrations and pushed bison off of highways to prevent collisions, worked as an Endangered Species Observer on dredging ships to ensure ESA regulation compliance along the eastern coast with Coastwise Consulting, and currently serve as a Winter Wildlife Technician with Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) in Gunnison. With CPW I am conducting roadkill surveys, and setting up camera trap research to understand the road effect on scavenger roadkill usage, and where wildlife cross highways in the Gunnison Basin.

Throughout my career, I've shared my expertise with students from renowned institutions including Yale University, University of Idaho, University of Montana, Butler University, and my alma mater, Bowling Green State University. I've also founded the West Yellowstone Wildlife Crossing Coalition to mitigate wildlife-vehicle collisions in Montana's Hebgen Basin.

This portfolio showcases my wildlife photography and videography, documenting both my passion for wildlife conservation and my journey as a wildlife biologist dedicated to understanding and protecting our natural world.