A Wolf Goes Fishing Wolf Adventure
- Adventure name: A Wolf Goes Fishing
- Rank: Wolf
- Type: Elective
- Category:
Overview
People have been fishing since long before they started farming. Today most people fish as a hobby or just for fun, and not for survival. In this Adventure you will get ready to learn the basics of fishing where you live and join your family, den, or pack on a fishing trip. Do wolves fish in the wild? Yes, they do. In Alaska wolves fish for salmon, and in Minnesota they fish for freshwater fish in creeks. Let’s learn about the different types of water in which fish and how to catch them. Prior to any activity, use Scouting America SAFE Checklist to ensure the safety of all those involved.
Requirements
Requirement 1
Identify the type of water you will be fishing in and what type of fish live in the water.
Activities:
- Fish Name Game (Indoor, energy 4, supplies 3, prep 2) Play a game and learn about the diverse local fish species within your state.
- Fishery Visit (Travel, energy 1, supplies 1, prep 5) Visit a fishery or a fish hatchery .
- Who’s That Fish? (Indoor, energy 2, supplies 2, prep 2) A game of Who’s that Fish? Where Cub Scouts guess what fish is pictured and if it is native .
Requirement 2
Learn about the different types of bait used to attract fish.
Activities:
- Bait-ology Bonanza (Indoor, energy 2, supplies 5, prep 2) Learn about fishing bait s with a memory game .
Requirement 3
Demonstrate a proper cast for the pole or rod you are using.
Activities:
- Cast & Learn (Outdoor, energy 4, supplies 3, prep 2) Learn how to cast a fishing pole with accuracy by trying to hit a target.
- Cast-A-Thon Relay Challenge (Indoor, energy 5, supplies 4, prep 4) Cub Scouts practice casting their pole or rod to catch a paper fish.
- Crazy Casting Spin-Off (Outdoor, energy 5, supplies 2, prep 2) Cub Scouts practice their casting skills by distance and accuracy .
Requirement 4
Learn the rules of fishing safely.
Activities:
- Bait and Switch Safety Rules Game (Indoor, energy 2, supplies 2, prep 2) Cub Scouts learn the fishing safety rules in this flashcard game.
- Hook, Line, and Safety Poster (Indoor, energy 2, supplies 2, prep 2) Cub Scouts make a poster about fishing safety.
- Tacklebox Trivia (Indoor, energy 3, supplies 2, prep 2) A fun and interactive way to learn the rules of fishing safely through a jeopardy-type game.
Requirement 5
With your den, pack, or family, go fishing.
Activities:
- Go Fish (Travel, energy 5, supplies 5, prep 5) Cub Scouts go on a fishing expedition with their den.
Resources
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