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1. Have a knowledge of the game laws in his state.
2. Properly prepare and label a study skin of: (a) a bird; (b) a small mammal.
3. (a) Present a satisfactory specimen of a bird or small mammal mounted by himself; OR (b) cure and mount properly for a rug or wall decoration a pelt of a fur-bearing animal.
4. (a) Explain at least three methods by which skeletons and skulls are prepared for museum purposes: (b) prepare and present at least five skulls of birds or animals, each of a different species.

Note: No specimen will be accepted which has not been captured and killed humanely so far as the Scout is responsible and none which has not been killed legally.

The official source for the information shown in this article or section is: Handbook for Boys, 1948 Edition