Scout Patrol Emblems

Nineteen Canadian animals and their symbolic meanings

By Scouter Liam Morland, February 2002

Scout troops are made up of groups of six to eight Scouts called a patrol. Every patrol chooses an animal to be its emblem. A patrol animal is not just a handy way of identifying a patrol. The Scouts should take pride in their animal and strive to imitate its positive characteristics.

Baden-Powell (nd:40) wrote that patrols should choose local animals. Below are nineteen suggested patrol animals, their crest (available from Canadian Scout Shops), and what the animals represent. These animals are all native to Canada. After the Scouts decide on a patrol emblem, they may wish to make a patrol flag. See "Scout Patrol Flags" for more information.

	Bat Patrol Adaptability & knowing the unseen
	Bear Patrol Strength & intuition
	Beaver Patrol Engineering & resourcefulness
	Bison Patrol Intelligence & teamwork
	Blue Jay Patrol Confidence & efficiency
	Cougar Patrol Leadership & teaching
	Coyote Patrol Cleverness & bursts of energy
	Deer Patrol Co-operation & independence
	Eagle Patrol Alertness & ingeniousness
	Falcon Patrol Observant & good timing
	Fox Patrol Diplomacy & cunning
	Hawk Patrol Messenger & being aware of the big picture
	Lynx Patrol Co-operation & climber
	Moose Patrol Courageous & observant
	Owl Patrol Wisdom & clairvoyance
	Polar Bear Patrol Adaptability & survival
	Raccoon Patrol Curiosity & dexterity
	Wolf Patrol Perseverance & teaching
	Wolverine Patrol Endurance & strength

Reference

Baden-Powell, Lord Robert.

nd. Scouting for Boys: A Handbook for Instruction in Good Citizenship Through Woodcraft. Scout Brotherhood Edition. Scouts Canada.