Paul Curtis obtained his Ph.D. in Zoology from North Carolina State University in 1990. He is currently a professor and Department Extension Leader in the Department of Natural Resources and the Environment. Paul is a co-author of the National Wildlife Control Training Program, and a Certified Wildlife Biologist® with The Wildlife Society.
During the past 30+ years, Paul has provided leadership for the Wildlife Damage Management Program in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. He has published more than 80 papers dealing with the management of human-wildlife interactions. His research interests have included resolving wildlife conflicts in suburban, forested, and agricultural landscapes, wildlife fertility control, and managing community-based wildlife issues. Paul’s extension programming has included a variety of booklets, videos, fact sheets, and online courses. He frequently offers wildlife-related workshops and conference presentations.