1997 Ph.D. Wildlife Sciences, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, Texas USA, Co-Advisors: Loren M. Smith and Robert J. Baker.

1993 M.S. Wildlife and Fisheries Sciences, Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas USA, Major Professor: John W. Bickham.

1991 B.S. Wildlife and Fisheries Sciences, Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas USA