Net

An essential tool for filling the museum, the Net is used to catch insects as well as arachnids and crustaceans. The silver and gold net catches better than the regular and is shiny. The reason why they catch better is the simple fact that the better they are, the wider the radius for the hole on the net. Also the player can hit other villagers with it. If the player hits them three times in a row, they will comment on it and either be mad or sad, depending on the personality.

In, , , and , the player can hold the "A" button with a net to walk slowly, and when the button is released, he/she will swing the net. Using the net near an animal twice will cause bad peruses.

Regular
Purchase from Tom Nook's Store for 500 Bells.

Gold
Catch every insect species, then talk to Tortimer the next day.

Regular
Purchase from Tom Nook's Store for 500 Bells.

Gold
Catch every insect species, then you will get a letter from the mayor the next day containing the Golden Net.

Regular
Purchase from Tom Nook's Store for 500 Bells.

Silver
Purchase from Tom Nook's Store for 500 Bells. This item is very rare to find. This net is a little bit wider than the normal net.

Gold
Catch every insect species, then talk to Tortimer. The gold net is wider than both the normal and silver nets.

Regular
Purchase from Timmy and Tommy Nook's store for 500 Bells.

Silver
Purchase from the museum gift shop (a public works project) for 500 Bells after donating at least 30 bugs to the museum.

Gold
Receive from Nat after collecting all bug types in the game.