Item Name: Conservation 1938

Item ID: Conser-C2b

Collector Rating: 1

Pamphlets Used to Earn this Badge

Requirements August 1929 until December 1940. Between December 1940 and January 1, 1942 these requirements were optional

1. Know the principal natural resources of his county and give the essence of any conservation laws affecting them.

2. Know for his region the principal game birds, animals and fish, and the seasons during which they are protected, how they are protected, and what are the results of protection.

3. Describe in detail one game bird, animal and fish common in his locality, and tell its habits of living, feeding, and rearing its young.

4. Present at least two photographs taken by himself of some phase of conservation of natural resources, and be able to describe thoroughly the conservation involved.

5. Present evidence of having directly assisted conservation by some practical deed, such as fighting a forest fire; checking erosion; planting trees; helping re-stock streams with fish; posting or distributing conservation notices; planting wild rice or other duck feed; feeding birds in winter; stopping stream and river pollution.

6. Know the conservation laws in general of his State.