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HIKING ACTIVITY AWARDS - ANIMAL TRACKS

Award Description:  

HIKING ACTIVITY AWARDS These awards were developed to encourage beginning hiking activities with advancement. They promote hiking and environmental awareness. The hikes can be completed within a day or over a weekend. Hikes taken in the city do not qualify for these awards. These awards are de signed for Scouts but can be earned by Scouters who meet the extra requirements . Each award is earned on a different hike. E ach award can be planned so as to fulfill Second Class requirement 1b. The tour leader must have planned the hike using an appropr iate topographic map or maps. The topographic map(s) must be brought on the hike. As with any Scout activity, a tour permit must be filed with your local BSA Council Office. A wilderness permit and fire permit must be secured from the appropriate U.S. Ranger Station when required. ANIMAL TRACKS AWARD REQUIREMENTS: 1. Complete a day or weekend hike of at least 5 miles round trip. 2. Each Scout will begin an animal log book for identifying at least 10 wild anim als (mammals, birds, or reptiles). 3. Each Scout will identify at least 3 wild animals by sight or sign on this hike and enter their names and descriptions into the log book. 4. The animal log book must be completed within 3 months of the hike. Scouts who have previously passed Second Class requirement 5 must also make their own log book. 5. Each Scout will show first aid for o Bites or stings of insects and ticks o Rattlesnake bites. (Both are partials for Tenderfoot 12b) Scouter requirements for each award: 1. Complete the requirements fo r the respective award. 2. Be a registered and uniformed leader. 3. Complete Scoutmaster Fundamentals so that you know your role as a leader. 4. You must take enough initiative before each hike to learn the local native plants and trees, wild animals, and map and compass so that you can be a resource to others.  

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01 Orange County  

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Date Added:   3/29/2016 12:54:52 PM

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