Wildlife 

State Wildlife Management Contest

Teams will compete in an in-person contest on March 28, 2025. 

Number of Teams:

• This contest is capped at the first 18 schools to register. 

Qualification statement:

• This is a qualifying contest for the State contest. The top teams will be eligible to enter the State FFA Career Development event. Practice teams will not be accepted. One team per school. 

Scantron

• Judging Card Forestry (530-3) 

Location Notes:

• Teams will assemble in D120 at the FVTC Main Campus Building. 

Description of the Contest:

• This is a state qualifying contest with the top teams advancing to the State FFA CDE Contest. The teams advancing to the state-level competition will be determined by the State FFA CDE guidelines.  

• A team will consist of four members and the total of the top three scores will determine the team score. 

• Activities and Test Questions will relate to the following topic areas:

  1. 1. Wildlife management terminology 

     2. Identification of common wild animals and native plants of Wisconsin

     3. Understanding basic wildlife laws and regulations 

     4. Description and use of common wildlife management techniques 

     5. Current issues in wildlife conservation 

• The contest will consist of:

  • • 25-50 questions including general knowledge and identification of common wildlife management items.  This will include: terminology, mounted specimens, furs, skeletal material, research tools, equipment, maps, diagrams, plants and food items.  A set limit (1-2 minutes) will be allowed for each station. Each item is worth one point.  The question format will include short answer, multiple choice, and true/false.

 Special Requirements:

• Individuals are expected to bring their own manual calculator, sharpened #2 pencils, and clipboard free of notes and other markings. 

Please review the state FFA Career Development Events.