Quail Forever, in partnership with the Oaks and Prairies Joint Venture and through a generous grant from the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation, is pleased to announce the hiring of Thomas Janke as the new Coordinating Wildlife Biologist – Prescribed Fire Coordinator. Janke will work with partners from the Oaks and Prairies Joint Venture, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, and others to help promote and accelerate the delivery of prescribed fire on public and private lands.
“Thomas brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to our Pheasants Forever & Quail Forever team in Texas,” said Chris McLeland, Pheasants Forever & Quail Forever’s South Region Director. “This position has been a long time in the making. I am really excited to have Thomas on board and look forward to seeing him hit the ground running.”
Janke earned his Bachelor of Science Degree from Texas A&M University, as well as earning his master’s degree in Range and Wildlife Management from Sul Ross State University. For the past 11 years, Janke has been serving in vital roles for both the Borderlands Research Institute, as well as the Caesar Kleberg Wildlife Institute.
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