Backwoodsman

Backwoodsman 1929 to 1934 Ribbon Scout Badge

The Backwoodsman Badge was worn on the Right arm in between the shoulder and elbow.

A scout could not gain any more than 6 proficiency badges before gaining a First Class scout badge.

To earn this badge a scout must do the following 

 (1) Make a satisfactory shelter for two people, using natural materials, and sleep in it, alone or with another Scout, for at least one night.

(2) Skin and cook (without utensils) a rabbit, or cook in clay a bird at least as large as a pigeon, or clean and cook a fresh fish without utensils.

(3) Demonstrate three of the following:

(a) Improvised methods of moving injured persons having due regard to their safety and comfort.

(b) Climbing a tree to a height of at least 20 feet from the ground and lashing on the foundation spars of a look-out post.

(c) Rowing a boat, paddling a canoe, or poling a punt for at least half a mile.

(d) The construction of a sundial, or a gadget to find the True North.

(e) Any method of purifying contaminated water and of straining muddy water.