6. Leave No Trace, the Outdoor Code, and catch and release

What this is made of

• 6(a). Why the principles and the Code matter, and what they do for fishing water
• 6(b). Catch and release: what it means, why it matters, and how to do it safely

Where this step comes from

1. Fishing Merit Badge Requirements (Merit Badge Hub, last modified 2025-12-31), Requirement 6