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son, as anunals of this species hunt both night and day. I have 

 seen large Wild Turkeys liilled by them and have taken their 

 track from the dead turkey, following it and killed them. 

 Have never known a Wildcat to attack anyone; I have climbed 

 trees and shaken them off to the dogs at dil'ferent times. 



H. T. FRANKENPIELD, Monroe County: 



Catamounts are quite numerous. They kill Grouse, Rabbits, 

 and the young Deer; I have known Deer to be killed and 

 partly eaten by Wildcats and then covered with leaves. They 

 rank with Foxes in destroying poultry and game. I have never 

 known them to attack persons unless wounded. 



L. M. KARSTBTTER. Clinton County: 



Wildcats are very destructive to game such as Fawns. Tur- 

 keys. Grouse and, in fact, birds of all kinds, and when pressed 

 by hunger they visit the barnyard for any kind of prey they 

 can capture. I have known Wildcats on several occasions to 

 catch and kill full grown Deer. A bounty of not less than 

 five dollars should be allowed. 



R. S. STOVER. Centre County: 



Wildcats are the worst animals we have in this locality. 

 A few years ago they killed two deer within a half-mile of ray 

 place; they destroy a great many young deer. 1 favor a bounty 

 of at least four or five dollars and think it should be paid by 

 the State. 



H. K. MENSCH. Lycoming County: 



Wildcats are few in this locality but they should not be al- 

 lowed to exist as they possess no good traits and are capable 

 of doing much mischief. A liberal bounty should he paid for 

 their scalps. 



CAPT. JOHX M. HUCKALRW. Columbia County: 



When woods approach near a farm house Wilditats or Cata- 

 mounts sometimes catch our chickens. They destroy the 

 Pheasant, Quail, and almost anything that comes within 

 reach, as Rabbits, Skunks, etc. Not dangerous to man but 

 will fight when wounded or cornered. They are becoming 

 rather rare here Yes, am in favor of a bounty. 



