Background
Mackie, Richard John was born on July 6, 1933 in Foster City, Michigan, United States. Son of Arvid Axel and Ruth Hildegard (Rein) Mackie.
Mackie, Richard John was born on July 6, 1933 in Foster City, Michigan, United States. Son of Arvid Axel and Ruth Hildegard (Rein) Mackie.
Bachelor of Science, Michigan State University, East Lansing, 1958. Master of Science, Washington State University, Pullman, 1960. Doctor of Philosophy, Montana State University, Bozeman, 1965.
Research biologist, Montana Fish & Game Department, Lewistown, 1960-1965; research coordinator, Montana Fish & Game Department, Bozeman, 1965-1966; from assistant to associate professor wildlife management, University of Minnesota, St. Paul, 1966-1970; from associate to professor wildlife management, Montana State University, Bozeman, 1970-1994; professor emeritus, Montana State University, Bozeman, since 1994; private wildlife consultant, Belgrade, Montana, since 1994. Author chapters in books. Contributor numerous articles to professional journals.
With United States Army, 1953. Member Wildlife Society (president Northwest section 1976-1977, representative on council 1980-1986, president elect 1989-1990, president 1990-1992, past president 1992-1993, Distinguished Service award 1987, president Montana chapter 1973-1974), Phi Sigma (Biologist of Year 1965).
Married Barbara Ann Rye, June 22, 1957. Children: Bryan, Alan, Leann, Lorelyn.