Maryland Envirothon Wildlife Resource Site

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.

		Wildlife Study Guide Guide containing general information on wildlife ecology, wildlife management, wildlife legislation and important wildlife terms to know (PDF)
Wildlife Ecology Resources
		Birds of Maryland Guide to Forest Interior Dwelling Birds (PDF) Peterson Field Guide to Birds of Eastern and Central North America, Sixth Edition by Roger Tory Peterson How to Use Peterson Guide to Birds
		Reptiles and Amphibians of Maryland Checklist of Maryland Reptile and Amphibian Species (PDF) National Audubon Society Field Guide to North American Reptiles and Amphibians, 1979 edition
		Mammals of Maryland National Audubon Society Field Guide to North American Mammals, 1996 edition
		Rare, Threatened and Endangered Animals List of Rare, Threatened and Endangered Animals (PDF)
		Invasive and Exotic Species Nutria
Wildlife Management Resources
		Aerial Photos Guide to using aerial photos for wildlife management (PDF)
		Hunting and Trapping Guide Digital Edition PDF format
		Sexing and Aging Keys Sexing and Aging Spring Turkeys (PDF) Sexing and Aging Fall Turkeys (PDF) Deer Jawbone Aging Key (PDF)
		Taxonomy Taxonomy overview (PDF)
Wildlife Legislation Resources
		Endangered Species Act of 1973 The Lacey Act of 1900 Marine Mammal Protection Act Migratory Bird Treaty Act Pittman-Robertson Federal Aid in Wildlife Restoration Act

For more information, visit the Maryland Envirothon Website

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