The Maryland Envirothon Wildlife Resource Site

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This is a study guide for advisors and students participating in the Maryland State Envirothon competition. It is not inclusive of all content you may need to know for the state competition. Students are expected to have a general knowledge and understanding of wildlife ecology, wildlife management and national and state legislation affecting wildlife.

Aerial Photos

  • Guide to using aerial photos for wildlife management

    • Deer Jawbone Aging Key

  • Pictorial key to aging White-tailed deer using jawbones
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    Taxonomy

  • Taxonomy overview

    • Turkey Sexing and Aging

  • Sexing and Aging Spring Turkeys
  • Sexing and Aging Fall Turkeys
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    Wildlife Study Guide

  • Guide containing general information on wildlife ecology, wildlife management, wildlife legislation and important wildlife terms to know

    • Maryland Wildlife References

  • Birds
  • Bird Checklist
  • Peterson Field Guide to Birds of Eastern and Central North America, Sixth Edition by Roger Tory Peterson
  • How to Use Peterson Guide to Birds

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  • Herps (Reptiles and Amphibians)
  • Herp Checklist
  • Herp Guide
  • National Audubon Society Field Guide to North American Reptiles and Amphibians, 1979 edition

  • Mammals
  • Mammals List
  • National Audubon Society Field Guide to North American Mammals, 1996 edition

  • Rare, Threatened and Endangered Wildlife
     
  • Invasive and Exotic Species
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    For more information, visit the Maryland Envirothon Website

    Or, Contact: Kerry Wixted
    410-260-8566
    kwixted@dnr.state.md.us