Wildlife – Maryland Envirothon

2023 Wildlife Winner Calvert County

Go to Maryland DNR website for more information.

Study Guide_version 5 2023

Updated 2023 Guide containing general information on wildlife ecology, wildlife management, wildlife legislation and important wildlife to know. 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.

More wildlife training resources below videos.

Training Videos

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

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

Virtual Q and A from 2021

2021 Virtual Envirothon

Recommended study material includes the Wildlife Study Guide linked below, training videos, and the new PDF guides. Students will be provided the MD Mammals 2021 PDF, MD Herps 2021 PDF, and MD Birds 2021 PDF during the virtual test to use in lieu of field guides. They will not be expected to know how to use the Maryland Hunting Guide this year.

For more information, visit the Maryland DNR Website
Or, Contact: Sarah Witcher -DNR
410-260-8566
sarah.witcher1@maryland.gov