Scott Bates, M.S.

Wildlife Biologist

Scott Bates received a B.S. (1982) degree in Biology from Saint Mary's College, MD and a M.S. (1989) degree in Wildlife Management from Frostburg State University, MD. Scott provides wildlife management information to park managers of the National Capital Region (NCR). As a wildlife biologist with particular interest in deer populations, Scott uses DISTANCE sampling to conduct and analyze deer population surveys and trends. He also collects data that examines the impact of deer on tree regeneration and ground-nesting songbirds.