This book is an introductory text to the management and science of both wildlife and fisheries, incorporating the latest technological and scientific advances in the field.It provides a comprehensive introduction to all aspects of wildlife and fisheries management. It incorporates technological and scientific advances in the field. It offers updated coverage of geographic information systems and biotelemetry; preferred structures for fish aging; and information concerning relevant diseases.This book integrates the science of wildlife and fisheries. The updates include coverage of geographic information systems and biotelemetry; preferred structures for fish aging; information on diseases such as chronic wasting disease, avian flu, West Nile virus, viral haemorrhagic septicemia, and whirling disease.