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Task · part of 4. Observation and analysis

4(a). Leave No Trace and the Outdoor Code in insect study

Required

Discuss their importance as they relate to insect study, and explain how you have followed them during field observation, specimen collection and identification.

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  1. Insect Study Merit Badge Requirements (Merit Badge Hub, last modified 2025-09-19), Requirement 4(a) · Asks how you have followed the principles "during field observation, specimen collection, and identification".

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