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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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