A Bear Goes Fishing Bear Adventure
- Adventure name: A Bear Goes Fishing
- Rank: Bear
- Type: Elective
- Category:
Overview
Grizzly bears in the wild use their fishing skills to catch good, nutritious food. After you complete this Adventure, you’ll be able to do the same thing. You won’t have to use your paws and teeth, however. Instead, you’ll use a cane pole or a rod and reel. You’ll also learn about the fish that live nearby and the rules that must be followed when fishing. And who knows? You may discover a hobby that you can enjoy for years to come. So, grab your tackle, and let’s go fishing. Prior to any activity, use Scouting America SAFE Checklist to ensure the safety of all those involved. All participants in official Scouting America activities should become familiar with the Guide to Safe Scouting and applicable program literature or manuals.
Requirements
Requirement 1
Learn about three types of fish in your area.
Activities:
- Cast and Catch (Indoor, energy 4, supplies 5, prep 5) Cub Scouts practice casting a rod and learn about different types of fish.
- Fish Field Trip (Travel, energy 3, supplies 2, prep 5) Cub Scouts learn about fish at a zoo or aquarium.
- Local Fish Expert (Indoor, energy 2, supplies 2, prep 4) Cub Scouts learn about local fish from a guest speaker.
- Types of Fish (Indoor, energy 2, supplies 2, prep 2) Cub Scouts learn three types of fish in their local community.
Requirement 2
Learn about your local fishing regulations with your den leader or an adult.
Activities:
- Local Fish Expert (Indoor, energy 2, supplies 2, prep 4) Cub Scouts learn about local fish regulations from a guest speaker.
- Post That Fish (Indoor, energy 3, supplies 4, prep 3) Cub Scouts learn about fishing regulations in your area.
Requirement 3
List three of the regulations you learned about, and one reason each regulation exists.
Activities:
- Create Your Own Matching Game (Indoor, energy 2, supplies 3, prep 3) Cub Scouts create a matching game learning their local fishing regulations.
- What I Learned (Indoor, energy 2, supplies 2, prep 1) Cub Scouts document fishing regulations they learned.
Requirement 4
Become familiar with the safe use of the fishing equipment you will be using on your outing.
Activities:
- Bamboo Pole (Outdoor, energy 2, supplies 3, prep 3) Cub Scouts make their own bamboo fishing pole.
- Rod and Reel (Outdoor, energy 3, supplies 5, prep 2) Cub Scouts become familiar with a rod and reel .
Requirement 5
Learn the proper way to attach the hook, lure, or fly to the line.
Activities:
- Simple Fishing Knots (Indoor, energy 2, supplies 3, prep 3) Cub Scouts learn a simple fishing knot to attach a hook, lure or fly to a line.
Requirement 6
Go on a fishing adventure, and for 30 minutes or more, put into practice the things you learned about fish and fishing equipment.
Activities:
- Bear Goes Fishing (Travel, energy 4, supplies 5, prep 5) Cub Scouts go fishing with their den or pack.
- Fishing Derby (Travel, energy 4, supplies 5, prep 5) Cub Scouts participate in a local fishing derby.
Resources
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