Oh Deer! Managing White-tailed Deer
STUDENTS:
Able to leap tall fences in a single bound, the white-tailed
deer is an animal of incredible beauty and power. Join kids
age 12-18 from across the state at the North Carolina State
Fairgrounds in Raleigh, NC on March 6, 2009 – 9:30- 12:30
-Youth Day at the Dixie Deer Classic - to learn more about
the amazing white-tailed deer. Discover what deer eat and
where they live. Explore the dangers that deer face today;
and how these dangers can sometimes affect you. Participate
in a hands-on soil lab; explore through a wildlife scavenger
hunt, and participate in an interactive, award-winning video
that will enhance a student’s knowledge and ability to
become a responsible wildlife steward, "Living with
White-tailed Deer."
This educational event will meet Biology SCOS Objectives
1.01 – 1.03 (Scientific Inquiry); 4.01 (historical
development and changing relationships); 4.02 (life
functions); 4.03 (adaptations) 4.04 (health and disease);
4.05 (animal behavior); 5.01 (interrelationships) 5.02
(cycling of material); and 5.03 (impact of human population).
Youth 12 and under are free. Youth 13-18 get into the Dixie
Deer Classic for half price ($5)! Special group rates are
available by reserving a seat in advance at www.ncqdma.com
or by calling 919/552-9449.
TEACHERS:
A professional track, “The Future of White-tailed Deer
Management”, will follow the student event – 1:30 – 4:30,
offering Category III Environmental Education credits and
CFE credits. All will enjoy examining white-tailed deer
management methods, cutting edge research, management of
native habitats, and a panel discussion. Student chaperones
receive free admission to the Classic. Other adults pay $10
admission, good for all 3 days. Reservations for the
professional track are required, an may be reserved by
sending name, address, phone, e-mail, and school affiliation
to www.ncqdma.com or by calling 919/552-9449
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