Billy Delany, Ph.D.

Billy Warren Delany Jr., Ph.D. Assistant Professor, Forestry and Wildlife Management Advisor, Wildlife Management Phone (337) 475-5692 Fax (337) 475-5699 Email: bdelany@mcneese.edu Wife - Denise Rutherford DeLany Children - Arden Le DeLany and Ali Le DeLany Hobbies – Family first, girls athletics, fishing and hunting, land management. Military Service - Honorable Discharge, Sergeant U. S. Marine Corps (1979). Education – Honors Graduate McNeese State University B.S. Wildlife Management, Louisiana State University M.S. Wildlife Management, Currently completing PhD program at LSU School of Human Resource Education and Workforce Development. Professional History – sport hunting and fishing guide Atchafalaya Delta; natural resource manager for Louis Albritton in Pecan Island, Louisiana; Biotech, Biologist, Law enforcement for Sabine National Wildlife Refuge; Natural Resource Manager for Miami Corporation; Wetland Consultant for Simon and DeLany, L.L.C.; Farms and Land Realtor for Flavin Real Estate; Assistant Professor and Advisor for the Wildlife Management curriculum at McNeese State University. Professional Interests – Wetland management and ecology, sustained natural resource development, personal education and career development of wildlife management students. Educational Philosophy – My education philosophy is based upon helping each student discover his or her dreams and become a successful young wildlife management professional.  We strive to develop individual careers and abilities that lead to success in the global natural resource industry.  In the classroom and field laboratory, the student evolves into a self-starting, life-long learner who meets challenges with a positive outlook and a strong personal belief that any issue can be resolved.  Our basic theory of the wildlife management curriculum is the use of the scientific method to systematically explain natural phenomenon and prepare wildlife management plans.  Through this methodology, the young wildlife professional is prepared to enter the wildlife management industry in the academic, public, and private employment sectors.   In closing, my personal motto’s reflect on my life experiences, which are Semper Fidelis (always faithful) and Sine Labor Nil (without work nothing).