1933 



ANNUAL REPORT, 1932 



Lyvx. — These animals are very scarce in all sections, and while the reported 

 catch exceeded that of the previous year, nevertheless their numbers are 

 evidently decreasing. 



Marten. — \'ery few of these animals are now taken. Numbers are decreasing 

 in practically all sections and they are very scarce. 



Mink. — In the south, a decrease is reported, while there is some improvement 

 evident in the north. Annual catch was the highest reported since 1926. 



Muskrat. — Conditions remained about the same, some improvement being 

 noted in the northwestern end of the province. 



Otter. — The annual catch showed an increase over that of the previous 

 year. General observations apply as in the case of beaver. 



Raccoon. — Conditions remained about the same. Catch shows some increase 

 over that of previous year. 



Skunk. — Reports indicate that these animals are more numerous, which is 

 evidently borne out by the greatly increased annual catch, which was the largest 

 in several vears. 



Weasel. — There was considerable improvement in 

 though conditions remained about the same. 



the numbers taken* 



The total number of pelts taken during the season w'as approximately the 

 same as that of the previous year, decreases in beaver and muskrat being balanced 

 by increases in other species. There were undoubtedly fewer trappers operating, 

 but it is desirable to again emphasize the necessity for securing observance of 

 existing regulations as they apply to closed seasons and trapping operations, 

 as these are essential to preserve unimpaired, as far as possible, the present 

 fur resources of the province. 



The following table compares, for the past three years, pelts of fur-bearing 

 animals, other than those raised on licensed fur farms, on which royalty was 

 paid: 



