He has worked as a biologist for the federal government, state wildlife agencies, universities, and in the private sector in Texas, New Mexico, and Arizona. 

   Jim has authored or coauthored more than 100 scientific papers, book chapters, and popular articles in national and regional publications.  He is currently Chairman of the Western Association of Fish & Wildlife Agencies “Mule Deer Working Group” made up of 1 mule deer expert from each of 23 western states and Canadian provinces. 

   He has also written TV scripts for the Mule Deer, Coues Whitetail, and Pronghorn episodes of “Leupold’s Big Game Profiles” which are now airing on the Outdoor Channel.  This show just won the Golden Moose Award for “Best Content.”   

   He is an adjunct professor at the University of Arizona, Professional Member of the Boone & Crockett Club, and currently works as Regional Game Specialist for the Arizona Game and Fish Department.

 

 

Other noteworthy recognition:

· 1995 Commendation for Excellence - AZ Game and Fish Department

 

· 1996 Employee of the Year - AZ Game and Fish Field Ops Division

 

· 2000 AZ Wildlife Professional of the Year – The Wildlife Society

 

· 2004 Commendation for Excellence - AZ Game and Fish Department

 

· 2005 Outstanding Contributor – Western Assoc Fish & Wildlife Agencies

Jim Heffelfinger

is a Certified Wildlife

Biologist with degrees

in Wildlife Management

from the University of

Wisconsin—Stevens Point and Texas A&M University—Kingsville.