Exotic Game Ranching and Complementary Land Uses

Project Coordinators: Kayla Thresher, Grace Long

Project Sponsor: Cerian Gibbes, Professor

Responsible Department: Geography & Environmental Studies

Total GAF Funding: $7,000.00

Themes: Research, Wildlife, Conservation

Goal: To analyze the sustainability of exotic game ranching and associated land use. 

Impact: Researchers will measure the extent and character of exotic game ranching adopted in Colorado and Texas. In addition, researchers will travel to South Africa, where game ranching is a long-established industry, to better understand the management and integration of game ranching with sustainable land use. This project is expected to conclude in the Fall 2025 semester.