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Observation Indoors
Observation Outdoors
Training in Tracking
Human Footprints
Booted Tracks
Human Tracks
Human Tracks: Characteristics
Tire Tracks
Animal Tracks: General
Animal Tracks: Characteristics
Bird Tracks & Snow
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Appendix
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  1. In Kim's Game remember 25 out of 30 well-assorted articles after one minute's observation three times running; each article must be correctly described.
  2. By smell alone recognize 8 out of 10 assorted liquids or solids - in common use.
  3. By hearing alone recognize 8 out of 10 different sounds.
  4. By touch alone recognize 12 out of 15 assorted articles (including such things as dry tea leaves, flour, sugar, etc.).
  5. Recognize and explain 2 different characteristics in each of 5 different types of simple human tracks.
  6. Solve, within 25 per cent error, 3 simple Tracking stories set in sand, snow, or other suitable natural media.
  7. Produce 6 casts of animal or bird tracks, all casts being taken, unaided, by himself, 2 at least of the casts to be those of wild animals.
  8. Follow a simple nature trail of at least 1 mile in length, containing at least 40 signs, of which at least 35 must be noted and described, verbally or in writing, when the trail is completed.

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