A mentor bending down over a table showing a young girl the skulls of various small animals

This project is for young people who enjoy wildlife and those who want to learn more about wildlife. This book introduces youth to 12 animal species. Members interested in wildlife are encouraged to use this manual as a basis for their first year in the project and supplement it with other information. 

It may take three years to complete a level. You must complete a minimum of seven activities and five learning experiences each year to complete this project. 

 

Projects to learn

This project is self-paced to learn at your own pace. There are no “levels” in this project and you can re-enroll as often as you would like.

 

Materials you'll need

M 4-H Wildlife Science Level 1, 4H1044

L 4-H Wildlife Science Level 1, Facilitator's Guide, 4H1045

L Montana WHEP Level 3 Manual, 5313 (Available for check out from State 4-H Office)

Web http://fieldguide.mt.gov/

 

Non-Animal Record Books

A Project/Financial Journal is needed for each non-animal related project. Project journals need to contain the name of the project, the year these records were kept, and a leader/parent signature. All sections of the journal need to be completed. If nothing was done in an area or section of a record sheet, the word “none” or something similar should be written. 

 

Careers in Wildlife

If you are wanting to explore careers in beef, below are some of the potential routes you can take. 4-H members interested in going to college can also visit the 4-H foundation website for scholarships in their county or reservation.