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 Update​​d December 2015 Guide containing general information on wildlife ecology, wildlife management, wildlife legislation and important wildlife to know
Wildlife Ecology Resources
​	​Birds of Maryland Guide to Forest Interior Dwelling Birds Common Feeder Birds Peterson Field Guide to Birds of Eastern and Central North America, Sixth Edition by Roger Tory Peterson ​​
​	​ Reptiles and Amphibians of Maryland​ Checklist of Maryland Reptile and Amphibian Species ​Common Backyard Herps Common Snakes of Maryland Photo Guide NEW - Peterson Field Guide to Reptiles and Amphibians of Eastern/Central North America, 4th edition by Roger Conant and Joseph T. Collins
​	​Mammals of Maryland ​Peterson Field Guide to Mammals of North America by Fiona Reid
​	​Rare, Threatened and Endangered Animals List of Rare - Threatened and Endangered Animals
​	Invasive and Exotic Species
Wildlife Management Resources
​	​Sexing and Aging Keys Sexing and Aging Wild Turkeys ​Deer Jawbone Aging Key

Hunting and Trapping Guide

Digital Edition
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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
kerry.wixted@maryland.gov