Requirement December 1916 until March 1927

1. Recognize in the forest all important commercial trees in his neighborhood; distinguish the lumber from each, and tell for what purpose each is best suited.

2. Know the principal game birds and animals in his neighborhood, the seasons during which they are protected, the methods of protection, and the results.

3. Know the principal natural resources of his town and of his state.

4. Know the principal natural resources of the United States, and have some idea of the history of the development of their use to the present time.

5. Understand what soil conservation, water conservation of minerals (including mineral fuels), and forest conservation involve; and know what the Government is doing to promote them.

6. Present evidence that he has actually been of some help in making effective the laws of his state for the protection of forests, or birds and animal life.

Requirements March 1927 until April 1929

1. Know the principal natural resources of his county and give the essence of any conservation laws affecting them.

2. Know for his region the principal game birds, animals and fish, and the seasons during which they are protected, how they are protected, and what are the results of protection.

3. Describe in detail one game bird, animal and fish common in his locality, and tell its habits of living, feeding, and rearing its young.

4. Present at least two photographs taken by himself of some phase of conservation of natural resources, and be able to describe thoroughly the conservation involved.

5. Present evidence of having directly assisted conservation by some practical deed, such as fighting a forest fire; checking erosion; planting trees; helping re-stock streams with fish; posting or distributing conservation notices; planting wild rice or other duck feed; feeding birds in winter; stopping stream and river pollution.

6. Know the conservation laws in general of his State.

Requirements August 1929 until December 1940, between December 1940 and January 1 1942 these requirements were optional.

1. Know the principal natural resources of his county and give the essence of any conservation laws affecting them.

2. Know for his region the principal game birds, animals and fish, and the seasons during which they are protected, how they are protected, and what are the results of protection.

3. Describe in detail one game bird, animal and fish common in his locality, and tell its habits of living, feeding, and rearing its young.

4. Present at least two photographs taken by himself of some phase of conservation of natural resources, and be able to describe thoroughly the conservation involved.

5. Present evidence of having directly assisted conservation by some practical deed, such as fighting a forest fire; checking erosion; planting trees; helping re-stock streams with fish; posting or distributing conservation notices; planting wild rice or other duck feed; feeding birds in winter; stopping stream and river pollution.

6. Know the conservation laws in general of his State.