Belt Loops and the Wolf Program

I have recently received several emails about which Belt Loops work into the Wolf Requirements and Electives. I have put together a list of a few that work in the Wolf Program. Section 20, Electives on Sports you can work many of the belt loops into. But here are a few of the other Belt Loops.

*Fishing Belt Loop
Review local fishing regulations Wolf Elective 19D
Demonstrate how to bait a hook Wolf Elective 19B
Try to catch a fish Wolf Elective 19C

Sports Belt Loops… most can be done in Wolf Elective 20’s

*Collecting Belt Loop
Wolf Requirement 6B~ Make a Collection
Wolf Requirement 6C~ Share your Collection
*visit a museum to complete your Collecting Belt Loop!

*Computer Belt Loop
Explain CPU, Modem, Mouse, Keyboard, Monitor and Printer~ Wolf Elective 21C (Computer mouse/CD-ROM)
Show how to Start Up and Shut Down a computer
Wolf Elective 21B~ use a program to write a report

*Citizenship belt loop
Develop a list of things you can do at home (Wolf Requirement 4E)
Make a poster of things you can do to be a good citizen
Participate in a service related project (food drive)
To earn Citizenship Pin…
Go with parents to vote (Nov 4th)
Participate in a parade (December Christmas Parade)
List ways you can recycle (Wolf Requirement 7E)
Conduct a home energy audit (Wolf Requirement 7F)
Create a collage about America (American ABC’s theme in Feb)

Fishing Anyone?

Are you taking the boys fishing this summer? If you are, you can receive lots of credit for doing that activity!

1. Fishing Belt Loop. Complete these three requirements:

A. Review your local fishing regulations with your leader or adult partner. Explain why they are important, and commit to following them.

B. Demonstrate how to properly bait a hook.

C. Try to catch a fish.

2. Wolf Elective 19A-F

19A. Identify 5 kinds of fish (Bass Pro Shops in Opry Mills has a great live display of sport fish)

19B. Rig a Pole and go fishing.

19C. Fish with members of your family and do your best to try to catch a fish. (BSA Family Activity and Fishing Belt Loop requirement)

19D. Know the rules of safe fishing.

19E. Tell about some of the fishing laws where you live. (Fishing Belt Loop Requirement)

19F. Show how to use a rod and reel.

3. Completing all of Wolf Elective 19A-F is one part of the World Conservation Award

4. BSA Family Enjoying Family Fun is to go fishing as a family and learn and follow local fishing regulations. (Wolf Elective 19C, part of Fishing Belt Loop Requirement)

5. Earn your "Master Angler Patch" By submitting the following:

A. Scout Name

B. Address

C. City, State, Zip

D. Date of Fishing Trip

E. Body of Water Fished

F. Distance from Home

G. Air Temp

H. Water Temp

I. Water Clarity (Clear, Slightly stained, Stained, Muddy)

J. Lures Used

K. Line Type

L. Type of Reel Used (Spinning, Spincasting, Baitcasting, other)

M. Number of Fish Caught

N. Species of Fish Caught

Submit info and a PHOTO from the trip to:

Master Anglers Program

FLW Outdoors

30 Gamble Lane

Benton, KY 42025

As you can see, one fishing trip can cover lots of awards and electives and many of the requirements (like learning fishing laws) are covered in more than one activity.

Have fun!