Judy Barnes, gaston

WHY: I grew up in a home where my father fished and hunted but did not take his children. I married and camped and hiked with my family. I started college in my late 30s and graduated in my late 40s as a wildlife biologist!! I know God guided me down this path. South Carolina is a beautiful state with four habitat types, one can go from the mountains to the coast in four hours. I have been blessed to work with several federal, state and private agencies and entities.  I look forward to working with the South Carolina Wildlife Federation. 

BIO - Judy earned a degree in Natural Resources Management from the University of Tennessee in Martin, and then her Masters in Forest Resources from Clemson University. As a wildlife biologist for the SC Department of Natural Resources Small Game Project, she worked with landowners statewide and was able to see beautiful properties and unused properties. Judy wrote recommendations to enhance habitat for a number of species and conducted programs for landowners regarding bobwhite quail. She coordinated the establishment of the Indian Creek Project in Newberry County and the restocking of fox squirrels in Botany Bay before her retirement in March 2010. She currently works part time with SanBar Forestry & Wildlife Services and conducts Baseline Document Reports for The Congaree Land Trust.