Cole Gander Deer Outreach Specialist

Cole Gander serves as a Deer Outreach Specialist in northern Missouri for NDA and previously held the position of Natural Resource Technician with the Missouri Department of Conservation. He has been with NDA since June 2023. He earned a bachelor’s in Natural Resource Science and Management with an emphasis in fisheries and wildlife from the University of Missouri.

Cole grew up in Hannibal, Missouri where he lives today with his wife, Michaela. His hobbies include hunting with friends and family, habitat management, and fishing.