Task · part of 6. Leave No Trace, the Outdoor Code, and catch and release
6(b). Catch and release: what it means, why it matters, and how to do it safely
Required
Including describing how to return a fish to the water properly. The technique half is what makes this more than a discussion.
Where this step comes from
- Fishing Merit Badge Requirements (Merit Badge Hub, last modified 2025-12-31), Requirement 6(b)