Millar Named District Biologist For Kosciusko County
July 28, 2016 at 4:25 p.m.
He's always enjoyed animals.
As a child, he wanted to be a zookeeper or veterinarian. But, through a chain of events, Randy Millar became an assistant property manager and certified biologist with the Indiana Department of Natural Resources, Division of Fish and Wildlife.
Recently, with the department's reorganization, Millar was named as the district biologist for Kosciusko County, while still maintaining his duties as the assistant property manager of Tri-County Fish and Wildlife Area.
His duties as assistant property manager include helping to maintain public lands. As the district biologist, he will assist private landowners.
"I'm willing to help (private landowners) with wildlife management issues," Millar said.
He said he can provide technical assistance and financial advice. If someone wants more pheasants on their land, for example, Millar can help them to make their land more attractive to pheasants or give them advice on what federal grants or programs are available.
There is no charge for Millar's services since he is a public servant.
To reach Millar with a question about wildlife, call his office at 834-4461. If he's not available, he will return calls.
He said, "I'll always call them back."
To call about nuisance animals, call the hotline at 800-893-4116.
There are six district biologists throughout Indiana.
"We're interested," said Millar, "in promoting wildlife management and doing stuff for wildlife." They deal more with habitats than with specific animal species, he said.
Not every call Millar takes will require him to do on-site inspection. For some calls, he will simply give advice over the telephone.
Millar received his degree in wildlife sciences from Purdue University and is a Goshen High School graduate. His duties as district biologist began in May.
Millar is married with three children and lives in the Wawasee district.
"I'm not trading what I do now with anybody. I really enjoy it," he said. [[In-content Ad]]
He's always enjoyed animals.
As a child, he wanted to be a zookeeper or veterinarian. But, through a chain of events, Randy Millar became an assistant property manager and certified biologist with the Indiana Department of Natural Resources, Division of Fish and Wildlife.
Recently, with the department's reorganization, Millar was named as the district biologist for Kosciusko County, while still maintaining his duties as the assistant property manager of Tri-County Fish and Wildlife Area.
His duties as assistant property manager include helping to maintain public lands. As the district biologist, he will assist private landowners.
"I'm willing to help (private landowners) with wildlife management issues," Millar said.
He said he can provide technical assistance and financial advice. If someone wants more pheasants on their land, for example, Millar can help them to make their land more attractive to pheasants or give them advice on what federal grants or programs are available.
There is no charge for Millar's services since he is a public servant.
To reach Millar with a question about wildlife, call his office at 834-4461. If he's not available, he will return calls.
He said, "I'll always call them back."
To call about nuisance animals, call the hotline at 800-893-4116.
There are six district biologists throughout Indiana.
"We're interested," said Millar, "in promoting wildlife management and doing stuff for wildlife." They deal more with habitats than with specific animal species, he said.
Not every call Millar takes will require him to do on-site inspection. For some calls, he will simply give advice over the telephone.
Millar received his degree in wildlife sciences from Purdue University and is a Goshen High School graduate. His duties as district biologist began in May.
Millar is married with three children and lives in the Wawasee district.
"I'm not trading what I do now with anybody. I really enjoy it," he said. [[In-content Ad]]