2010 WHEP Program- There have been some changes made to the Wildlife component of the Utah Envirothon in the past few years. We have incorporated the Wildlife Habitat Evaluation Program (WHEP) into our training materials and test stations. Click here to see information.

Learning Objectives

• Identify common wildlife species and wildlife signs (keys will be used for more extensive identification).

• Identify basic wildlife survival needs.

• Describe specific adaptations of wildlife to their environment and role in the ecosystem.

• Describe predator/prey relationships and examples.

• Describe the potential impact of the introduction of non-native species.

• Describe the major factors affecting threatened and endangered species and methods used to improve the populations of these species.

• Describe ways habitat can be improved for specific species by knowing their requirements.

• Discuss the concepts of carrying capacity and limiting factors.

• Discuss various ways the public and wildlife managers can help in the protection, conservation, management, and enhancement of wildlife populations.

• Describe food chains/webs and cite examples.

• Describe factors that limit or enhance population growth.

• Evaluate a given habitat for its suitability for designated species, given a description of their habitat needs.

WHEP Wildlife Study Guide

	•	Publications found at the Utah Department of Natural Resources — including fact sheets for elk, great blue heron, Southeastern Utah's reptiles, fish, amphibians, and the Wildlife Review.
	•	Berryman Institute
	•	Ducks Unlimited
	•	Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation
	•	National Audubon Society
	•	The Nature Conservancy
	•	U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service
	•	U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, Species
	•	Skullduggery activity
	•	University of California, Berkeley, Museum of Vertebrate Zoology
	•	4-H Wildlife Habitate Evaluation Program

	•	Project Wild: Growing Wild newsletter articles: Utah's Ungulates, Utah's Frequent Fliers: Utah's Fabulous Native Fishes; Utah's Wonderful Waterfalls Att: Karl Fleming U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service 58 S. 950 West, Brigham City, UT 84302 (435) 723-5887 ext. 22.
	•	Western Birds, by Roger Tory Peterson OR another bird identification book — Field Guide to Animal Tracks — Field Guide to Mammals
	•	The Riparian Zone, pamphlet published by the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources.
	•	A Landowner's Guide to Common North American Predators of Upland-nesting birds Jack H. Berryman Institute, Department of Fisheries and Wildlife Utah State University College of Natural Resources Logan, UT 84322-5210
	•	Utah 4-H Wildlife Habitat Evaluation Program Manual available at local county Extension offices
	•	Endangered and Threatened Animals of Utah Jack H. Berryman Institute, Department of Fisheries and Wildlife Utah State University College of Natural Resources Logan, UT 84322-5210 Or contact: Karl Fleming, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (435) 723-5887 ext. 22
	•	Creating Landscapes for Wildlife, Karl Fleming U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service 58 S. 950 West, Brigham City, UT 84302 (435) 723-5887 ext. 22