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How to survive a bear encounter

What should you do if you hear a bear pawing at your tent?

Pro fisherman Tom Redington shares how to hook Scouts on fishing

Get your Scouts hooked on fishing—especially when it comes to the science, technology, engineering, and math involved in the pastime—with tips from professional fisherman Tom Redington, father of a Tiger Scout.

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Life saving steps to reverse poisonous-mushroom ingestion

How should you respond if one of your Scouts consumes wild mushrooms? Be prepared with this guide to dealing with potentially poisonous mushrooms.

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Survive This!: When Lightning Strikes

Follow these simple steps to keep your guys safe during a thunderstorm.

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Night Moves

When your budding young astronomers ask questions about that shining orb in a black-velvet sky, be prepared to explain the mysteries of the moon.

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Frog or Toad?

Here’s how to help your Cub Scouts identify a frog or a toad, plus learn more about amphibians.

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Outdoor Smarts: Tracking and Stalking

A field guide and magnifying glass can help you identify animal tracks in the wild or the critters running through your campsite.

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Starry, Starry Night

Fall and winter night skies offer great opportunities to view prominent stars, planets, and constellations, plus a meteor shower or two.

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The Wonder of the Woods What Are Our Children Missing?

Fewer young people are experiencing the joy of playing outdoors and exploring nature, says a noted author, who shows how such neglect can be harmful and how programs like Scouting can help to reverse the trend.

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