Wildlife Policies
Tomahawk Wildlife Information & Policies
Tomahawk is home to many different animals native to the Midwest
region. White-tailed deer, beaver, raccoon, porcupine, and black bear
are commonly seen throughout the summer along with a host of others.
They all enrich the outdoor and camping experience which will no doubt
create memories of your week at Tomahawk. However, they are all wild
animals and for their protection and all those who attend Tomahawk this
summer we require adherence to our wildlife policies. It is mandatory
that all troops, crews, visitors, and staff read and follow the
information in the Black Bear Education Manual. It provides information
on campsite precautions when camping with wildlife, how to act in an
encounter with wildlife, and ways to ensure you have a safe week at
camp.
The training in the Black Bear Manual is mandatory, groups will not be
allowed past check-in until we have received a signed copy stating that
you have completed the training.
Violations
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1st Consequence
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2nd Consequence
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Baiting
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Those involved will be required
to leave camp - NO REFUND
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Litter in campsite or improper
disposal of food and small ables
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Unit will be put on alert and
required to clean up site and preform a service project.
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Unit will be asked to leave with
no refund and lose campsite for following year.
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Improper food or smell-ables
storage
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Participants involved must
correct action and perform a service project
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Participants involved will be
asked to leave camp with no refund.
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Food in tent
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Participants involved must
correct action and perform a service project
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Participants involved will be
asked to leave camp with no refund.
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Bear Boxes
Tomahawk provides a “Bear Box” in each campsite
for units to store smell-ables. The “Bear Boxes” are old
streetlight electrical boxes that stand about 6 feet tall, 3 feet
wide and about two feet deep. It is recommended that each
Scout brings a small plastic tote (approx. 6’’x5’’x9’’) that
they can store personal hygiene items and personal snacks.
Please note that while they will keep the large critters out,
the “Bear Boxes” will not always keep the small critters out
such as mice and insects
Mosquitoes
Wetlands and other bodies of water which are a breeding
ground for Mosquitoes, surround Tomahawk. Tomahawk
does treat some areas of camp, but we would encourage
units to bring mosquito netting as well as bug spray.