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Bear – 3rd Grade
A Bear Goes Fishing
Elective
Requirement 6

Bear Goes Fishing

Bear – 3rd Grade
A Bear Goes Fishing
Elective
Requirement 6

Bear Goes Fishing

Snapshot of Activity

Cub Scouts go fishing with their den or pack.  

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  • Fishing poles, one per Cub Scout 
  • Tackle box which includes: 
    • Fishing line 
    • Fishing license if required 
    • Barbless hooks 
    • Bobbers 
    • Sinkers 
    • Swivels 
    • Artificial bait 
    • Needle nose pliers 
    • Scissors 
    • De-hooker 
  • Fishing net 
  • Bait or tackle based on the fish you will be fishing for 
  • Den first aid kit 
  • Cub Scout Six Essentials 
  • Activity Consent Form 

Before the meeting: 

  1. Research local fishing spots that are family-friendly and have easy access. Get permission, if needed, to fish there. 
  2. Ensure you are aware of any fishing regulations and licensing requirements in your area. Purchase a fishing license if necessary.  Youth may not need a fishing license but adults who are fishing are likely to need one. 
  3. Inform parents and guardians of the date, time, and location of the fishing activity.  
  4. Secure additional adult supervision.  
  5. Remind parents and guardians to complete and bring along Activity Consent Form 
  6. A week prior to the activity visit the site to become familiar with facilities such as access to drinking water, bathrooms, and parking.   Inform parents and guardians of any details about the facilities that are important such as where to park and where the den will meet up. 
  7. Confirm with parents and guardians that every Cub Scout has a fishing pole and develop a plan to provide fishing poles for those who do not have one.  

During the meeting: 

  1. Meet at the designated area of the fishing spot. 
  2. Collect Activity Consent Forms. 
  3. Review the fishing safety rules and any local rules or regulations with Cub Scouts. 
    • Fish with proper adult supervision.  
    • Get permission to fish where you plan to fish.  
    • Check the weather before you go.  Do not fish in a thunderstorm or inclement weather.  
    • Use the buddy system.  You must be able to see them.  
    • Give plenty of room to others who are fishing nearby.  
    • Never fish where people are swimming.  
  4. Discuss what type of fish you will be fishing for and what type of bait or lure to use. 
  5. Have adults help Cub Scouts with attaching bait or lures. 
  6. Ensure that Cub Scouts are spaced a safe distance apart from each other and away from obstacles. 
  7. If a fish is caught practice catch and release by assisting the Cub Scouts. 
  8. Cub Scouts fish for at least 30 minutes.  

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Bray Barnes

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

David Alexander

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.

Glenn Adams

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.