Category: Venturers
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Plants and Wildlife Elective
To earn the Plants and Wildlife elective for the Venturing Ranger award, Venturers must learn about the balance of nature, study specific species, learn about conservation, and teach others about the subject.
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Physical Fitness Elective
To complete the Physical Fitness elective for the Venturing Ranger award, Venturers must learn about fitness and develop a physical fitness program which they will carry out for eight weeks. They must also share what they learned with others.
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Hunting Elective
To complete the Hunting elective for the Venturing Ranger award, Venturers must learn about regulations, take a course, and take a hunting trip. They must also show others what they have learned and assist in a project.
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Land Navigation Core Requirement
The Land Navigation Core Requirement for the Venturing Ranger Award emphasizes mastering orienteering and navigation skills through practical exercises. This includes using maps and compasses, recognizing natural and man-made features, navigating courses, and teaching these skills to others. It’s designed to prepare Venturers for real-world outdoor challenges, enhancing their leadership and service principles.
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Mountaineering Elective
To earn the Mountaineering elective for the Venturing Ranger award, Venturers must learn about climbing and bouldering, practice climbing and rappelling skills, and teach others about what they have learned.
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Fishing Elective
To complete the Fishing elective for the Venturing Ranger award, Venturers must learn all about fishing. There are options for freshwater fishing, fly fishing, and saltwater fishing. Venturers must then teach what they have learned to others.
