1 84 THE FUR TRADE OF AMERICA 



NOVA SCOTIA. 



Open seasons. — No open season for beaver or marten. Mink, otter, fox, 

 raccoon, muskrat, and all other fur-bearing animals (except bear, wolf, and wild- 

 cat, which are not protected), November I to January 31. 



Trap-ping. — Nonresident requires a license (fee, $30) to take fur-bearing 

 animals, which are included in the term "game." Unlawful to take any pro- 

 tected fur animal (unless under a permit) from a burrow or den by smoking or 

 digging; to take fur animal by use of poison; to damage or molest a beaver 

 dam or house, or a muskrat house, or set snare or trap within 25 feet of the latter; 

 or to have in possession the green hide or pelt of a fur animal taken out of season. 



Propagation. — Permits to take wild animals may be obtained from the board 

 of game commissioners under such restrictions as they may require. Unlawful 

 to keep fur-bearing animals in captivity for breeding purposes without a permit 

 from the chief game commissioner; fee, $2 for each kind of animal kept, payable 

 annually. Reports are required annually on September 30. Enclosures for fur 

 animals are protected from trespass. 



Bounties. — None paid. 



ONTARIO. 



Open seasons. — Mink, fisher, and marten, November 1 to April 30; muskrat, 

 north of French and Mattawa Rivers, April 1 to May 20; south of said rivers, 

 March 1 to April 20. Beavers and otters may be taken by residents of the Province 

 only, under license and special restrictions, from November 1 to March 31. 



Trapping. — License to trap required except to take wolf and fox or for farmers 

 and their sons to trap on own land ; fee, resident, #5 ; nonresident, $50. License 

 (fee for resident and British subject, #10; for alien, #25) is required of all fur dealers 

 or traders. Dealers may obtain a permit to hold furs during close season. Pos- 

 session of unprime skins is illegal. Muskrats may not be shot or speared at any 

 time. Muskrat houses are protected at all times except when the animals are 

 injuring property. Beavers, when damaging property, may be destroyed by 

 game overseer under special authorization from the department of game and 

 fisheries. 



Propagation. — A permit is required of breeders of game or fur animals. 

 Licensed fur breeders may sell live animals or skins during open season upon pay- 

 ment of royalties. The Minister may grant permits to take fur animals during 

 the close season for propagating and scientific purposes. 



Bounties. — Gray timber wolf, #20; other wolf, #5; paid by county, but 

 Provincial treasurer refunds 40 per cent to county. Provincial treasurer pays 

 entire bounty in unorganized counties. 



