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Archery - Extra time & arrow kit required
Astronomy - Late night sessions
Basketry - Basket kit needed
Backpacking (Outback only) - Requirements #10 & #11 can't be
completed at camp; scouts need their own backpack & equipment
Climbing -
Cooking - Requires extra time
Emergency Preparedness - First Aid MB & extra time required
Environmental Science - Scouts should be prepared for 8 hrs of
observation and study in addition to class time
First Aid -
Fish & Wildlife Management - Extra time needed for projects
Geology - One of BTSR's most popular MB's
Hiking (Outback only) - Partial only
Horsemanship -
Indian Lore - Time before camp and Kit required
Leatherwork - Kit required
Lifesaving - Must have Swimming MB, requires ten hrs (2 full days) of
instruction, CPR instruction needed before camp
Mammal Study - Extra time needed for observation and study
Nature - Parts of requirements #4 and #5 require one month to complete
Orienteering -
Pioneering - Extra time needed for projects
Radio -
Rifle shooting - Option A & C will be used
Shotgun shooting - Option A will be used, extra cost for shotgun shells
Swimming - Select clothing will be needed for requirement #5
Soil and Water Conservation - Extra time needed on conservation projects
Weather - Requirement #5 requires a month to complete
Wilderness Survival - One overnight camp, survival kit should be
made prior to camp
Woodcarving - Kit required