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If you’re looking to earn a merit badge, the Fish and Wildlife Management Merit Badge may be the perfect challenge for you. In addition to providing an introduction to the field of fishery and wildlife management, the badge also teaches practical, outdoor skills. Read on to learn more about earning this badge, including the worksheet, prerequisites, and requirements.

Requirements:

• Read or view a wildlife or fishery management pamphlet: Each Boy Scout must read or watch a wildlife or fishery management pamphlet
• Research a threatened species: The Scout should identify a threatened or endangered species in their area and research its status, population, and reasons for endangerment.
• Investigate a fisheries or wildlife program: The Scout should research a local fishery or wildlife program and discuss the challenges and successes of the program.
• Describe the impact of people on wildlife and fisheries: The Scout must explain how human activities can impact both wildlife and fisheries.
• Describe the benefits of fishing: The Scout should provide a list of the benefits of fishing, such as providing food, income, recreation, etc.
• Demonstrate fishing skills: This requires the Scout to show their knowledge of fishing skills, including the proper use of a fishing rod, reel, bait, line, and lures.
• Discuss safety issues: The Scout should explain the safety risks associated with fishing, and how to avoid them.
• Describe the benefits of wildlife management: The Scout should list the benefits of managing wildlife, such as habitat protection, species conservation, etc.
• Discuss hunting ethics: The Scout should explain the ethical issues associated with hunting, and how to responsibly hunt.

Worksheet:

In order to receive the Fish and Wildlife Management Merit Badge, Scouts must complete the attached worksheet. The worksheet will ask questions about various prerequisite, requirements, and topics covered in the badge (e.g. how people impact wildlife, the benefits of managing wildlife, etc.).

Prerequisites:

In order to begin the Fish and Wildlife Management Merit Badge, Scouts should already have basic understanding of fishing and wildlife. Those with prior experience in fishing and wildlife will find this badge much easier to complete.

Additional Resources:

Scouts should also use additional resources to help guide their understanding of the badge. The boys can use websites, books, or videos to gain a better understanding of fishing and wildlife management.

Conclusion:

If you want to try your hand at a challenging new merit badge, Fish and Wildlife Management is a great choice. After prerequisites and completing the worksheet, Scouts should be well-versed on the practical and environmental aspects of fishing and wildlife management. Good luck!