by Ernest Thompson Seton
Wise Woodman
(Nikwaka-winini)
The Degree of Wise Woodman may be conferred on any one who takes twelve of these tests
1. Have a list of 100 different kinds of birds personally observed on exploration in the field.
2. Have identified beyond question in the field by appearance or by note, 30 different kinds of wild birds in one day.
3. Have made a good clear photograph of some wild bird as in coup.
4. Have secured at least two tenants in bird boxes erected by self. i.e., 2 species, excluding English sparrow and starling.
5. Have daily notes on the nesting. of a pair of wild birds from the time the first egg is laid until the young have left the nest.
6. Have attracted at least three kinds of birds, exclusive of the English sparrow, to a "lunch counter."
7. Have a knowledge of the game laws of the state in which you live.
8. Preserve and mount the skin of a game bird, or animal, killed in season.
9. Mount for a rug the pelt of some fur animal.
10. Know twenty-five different kinds of trees.
11. Know thirty different wild flowers.
12. Know ten different snakes.
13. Know ten different fungi.
14. Know not less than 6 observational weather signs of local application.
15. Know 5 weather signals of U. S. Dept. of Agriculture.
16. Make fire with the rubbing-sticks.
For "How To" Information, See: The Birch Bark Roll
