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Local Fish Expert
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Local Fish Expert

Bear – 3rd Grade
A Bear Goes Fishing
Elective
Requirement 1
Local Fish Expert
Bear – 3rd Grade
A Bear Goes Fishing
Elective
Requirement 1
Local Fish Expert

Snapshot of Activity

Cub Scouts learn about local fish from a guest speaker.

Indoor
2
2
4
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  • No additional supplies 

Before the meeting: 

  1. Contact a local fishery or local state fish and wildlife representative to come to the next den meeting. Ask them to please discuss local fish and their habitats. 
  2. Inform the guest speaker that the den is made up of third graders and they are learning about the types of fish in the area.  
  3. A few days before the meeting, confirm the date and time for the visit. 

During the meeting: 

  1. Explain to the den that they will be learning about fish and their habitats during the meeting. Introduce guest speaker.  
  2. Allow guest speaker to present.  
  3. Allow Cub Scouts to ask questions.  

After the meeting: 

  1. Send thank you card to guest speaker.  

Tip: Also have expert discuss local fishing regulations, seasons, licenses to complete requirement 2. 

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3
2
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2
2
2

Cub Scouts learn three types of fish in their local community.

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