Bear Habitat Requirements

Complete all 9 requirements.

1. Prepare for a 1-mile hike by gathering the Cub Scout 6 Essentials & weather-appropriate clothing & shoes.
2. “Know Before You Go” Identify the location of your walk on a map and confirm your 1-mile route.
3. “Choose the Right Path” Learn About the path & surrounding area you will be walking on.
4. “Trash Your Trash” Develop a plan of what you will do with your personal trash or trash you find along the trail.
5. “Leave What You Find” Take pictures along your walk or bring your sketchbook to draw 5 things that you want to remember on your walk.
6. “Be Careful With Fire” Determine the fire danger rating along the path.
7. “Respect Wildlife” From a safe distance, identify as you look up, down, & around you for 6 signs of any mammals, birds, insects, & reptiles.
8. “Be Kind To Other Visitors” Identify what you need to do as a den to be kind to others on the path.
9. With your den, pack, or family, go on your 1 milk walk while practicing your Leave No Trace principles.