Buckskin Requirements

Both Boys and Leaders

  • Earn the following Merit Awards:



  • Participate in at least one Frontier Adventure after becoming a Frontiersmen member
  • Make or purchase a complete FCF outfit
  • Recite from memory the FCF Pledge
  • Explain the meaning of the FCF Symbol
  • State the Vision and Purpose of FCF
  • Make an FCF identification staff
  • Select a frontier-related craft or skill to develop
  • Select an FCF name
  • Complete the Buckskin workbook
  • Be an active member in good standing for at least one year.

Boys Only

  • Earn the Bronze Medal or one Expedition Ranger Medal.

Leaders Only

  • Sponsor a boy into FCF
  • Earn the Leader's Medal of Achievement.

Both Leaders and Boys

After earning the additional three required merits and completing the Buckskin study program, submit your application for advancement for Buckskin to the district FCF office. After successfully completing the Buckskin testing you will be awarded your Buckskin pin.