Requirement
7. Careers, or a hobby or healthy lifestyle. Do ONE
Required
The badge states the choice itself. Both routes are research and a discussion with your counselor.
Notes and warnings
Note. Whichever route you pick, an interview with somebody in the field or a visit to where they work needs your parent or guardian's permission. That is stated in the requirement, not added here.
What this is made of
Where this step comes from
- Mammal Study Merit Badge Requirements (Merit Badge Hub, last modified 2025-12-31), Requirement 7 · States "Do ONE of the following".