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OKLAHOMA. 



Open seasons. — No open season for otter or beaver. Other fur animals, 

 November I to March I. No open season for bear in Comanche, Caddo, Kiowa, 

 Major, and Blaine Counties. 



Trap-ping. — Unlawful to sell pelts of fur animals taken between March I 

 and November I. 



Propagation. — The State game warden issues permits to propagate fur- 

 bearing animals, game, and fish ; cost, $2, together with -fees for tagging. Licensed 

 breeders may sell and transport animals raised in preserves under rules prescribed 

 by the warden. 



Bounties. — County commissioners are authorized to offer bounty on gray 

 wolf ($3) and coyote ($1). Bounties on hawks, crows, etc., paid by counties (not 

 to exceed $200 a year in any county) are refunded to county from State game 

 fund. 



OREGON. 



Open seasons. — Mink, otter, fisher, marten, and muskrat, November 1 to 

 February 28, inclusive. No open season for beaver. No open season for fur ani- 

 mals on State game preserve. 



Trapping. — License (fee, #1) is required of all persons over 16 years of age to 

 trap on lands not their own. No flesh of game animal or bird may be used to bait 

 traps. Unlawful to remove or disturb traps of a licensed trapper on public domain 

 or on lands where he has permission to trap. Licensed trappers are required to 

 make annual reports of number of animals caught and receipts for fur sold. If 

 beavers or other fur animals damage property, permits to kill them may be obtained 

 from the State board of fish and game commissioners. Skins of such animals are 

 the property of the State, to be sold and the proceeds used in paying for damage 

 to property. Unlawful to destroy muskrat house, except where it obstructs ditch 

 or water course. 



Propagation. — Permits (fee, $2) to keep fur-bearing animals may be obtained 

 from the State board. No wild fur animals may be taken for propagating 

 purposes in close season nor may those held in captivity under permit be sold in 

 that season. Yearly reports to the State board are required. 



Bounties. — Coyote or coyote pup, $3 ; adult female, coyote, $4; gray, black, 

 or timber wolf, or wolf pup, $2.50; bobcat, wildcat, or lynx, $2; mountain lion, 

 panther, or cougar, #10; seal or seal pup, $2.50; paid by county and half refunded 

 by the State. The State board is empowered to pay additional bounties, at its 

 discretion, on any predatory animal in order to protect game; under this act the 

 State board now pays for wolf, $20; for cougar, #15. Several counties are au- 

 thorized by law to levy a special tax and pay bounties on moles, rabbits, or gophers. 



