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.
Safety MomentPrior 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.
Be aware of state or local government regulations that supersede Scouting America practices, policies, and guidelines.
To assist in the safe delivery of the program you may find specific safety items that are related to requirements for the Adventure.
Before starting the Adventure:
During the Adventure:
Once you know your local fishing rules and regulations, here are the 6 things to know to keep you and others safe:
Identify the type of water you will be fishing in and what type of fish live in the water.
Learn about the different types of bait used to attract fish.
Demonstrate a proper cast for the pole or rod you are using.
Learn the rules of fishing safely.
With your den, pack, or family, go fishing.
Identify the type of water you will be fishing in and what type of fish live in the water.
Play a game and learn about the diverse local fish species within your state.
A game of Who’s that Fish? Where Cub Scouts guess what fish is pictured and if it is native.
Learn about the different types of bait used to attract fish.
Learn about fishing baits with a memory game.
Demonstrate a proper cast for the pole or rod you are using.
Learn how to cast a fishing pole with accuracy by trying to hit a target.
Cub Scouts practice casting their pole or rod to catch a paper fish.
Cub Scouts practice their casting skills by distance and accuracy.
Learn the rules of fishing safely.
Cub Scouts learn the fishing safety rules in this flashcard game.
Cub Scouts make a poster about fishing safety.
A fun and interactive way to learn the rules of fishing safely through a jeopardy-type game.
With your den, pack, or family, go fishing.
Cub Scouts go on a fishing expedition with their den.
Director, Global Security Innovative
Strategies
Bray Barnes is a recipient of the Distinguished Eagle Scout Award, Silver
Beaver, Silver Antelope, Silver Buffalo, and Learning for Life Distinguished
Service Award. He received the Messengers of Peace Hero award from
the royal family of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and he’s a life member of
the 101st Airborne Association and Vietnam Veterans Association. Barnes
serves as a senior fellow for the Global Federation of Competitiveness
Councils, a nonpartisan network of corporate CEOs, university presidents, and
national laboratory directors. He has also served as a senior executive for the
U.S. Department of Homeland Security, leading the first-responder program
and has two U.S. presidential appointments
Managing Member Calje
David Alexander is a Baden-Powell Fellow, Summit Bechtel Reserve philanthropist, and recipient of the Silver Buffalo and Distinguished Eagle Scout Award. He is the founder of Caljet, one of the largest independent motor fuels terminals in the U.S. He has served the Arizona Petroleum Marketers Association, Teen Lifeline, and American Heart Association. A triathlete who has completed hundreds of races, Alexander has also mentored the women’s triathlon team at Arizona State University.
President, CEO & Managing Director
Stonetex Oil Corp.
Glenn Adams is a recipient of the Silver Beaver, Silver Antelope, Silver Buffalo, and Distinguished Eagle Scout Award. He is the former president of the National Eagle Scout Association and established the Glenn A. and Melinda W. Adams National Eagle Scout Service Project of the Year Award. He has more than 40 years of experience in the oil, gas, and energy fields, including serving as a president, owner, and CEO. Adams has also received multiple service awards from the Texas Alliance of Energy Producers.
