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(2.) Olcanagan Falls and Kaledcn, a small area adjacent to Dog Lake, in the 

 Southern Okanagan Valley. 



(3.) The ]\funicii>n!iti/ of Kent, on the north shore of the Fraser River around 

 Agassiz. 



(4.) Gibson's Landing, an area on Howe Sound, including Roberts Creek and 

 District. 



(5.) The Municipality of Langlcy, on the south side of the Fraser River. 



In 1918 an amendment to the Act extended its provisions to include goats. 



In 1919 an Order in Council was passed with reference to regulations issued 

 under the " Game Act," whereby upon production of satisfactory evidence to the 

 Secretary of a Farmers' Institute, in the locality of a sheep-protection district, 

 bounties of $25 were payable by the Attorney-General's Department for the killing 

 of a mature panther and $12.50 for each young panther not less than 1 week old. 



TRAPPING AND POISONING COYOTES. 



A No. 3 trap is the size to use in trapping coyotes. It should be fitted with 

 swivels and fastened to a log or stone weighing at least 30 Ib. The trap is covered 



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Coyote-proof fence erected by the United States Forest Service. Hunter and hound patrolling. 



lightly with earth and baited, several traps being set together. Poisoning is the 

 means generally used to exterminate these pests. Strychnine in 2-grain gelatine 

 capsules is the best poison. These capsules are first dipped in melted tallow and then 

 placed inside pieces of tallow or suet about the size of a walnut, afterwards closing 

 Hie cavity. Kjrirs or pieces of liver the si/o of an c.irg may be used for bait also. 

 Gloves should be worn. The bait is best covered with blood. 



COYOTE-PROOF FENCES. 



These are used to some extent in tho Western States. This method of handling 

 shrrp lias much to commend it, but the cost of fencing is excessive, unless the range 

 has very good carrying capacity. The following are specifications for a coyote-proof 

 fence : 



Posts at intervals varying from 8 to 30 feet; light stays used every 10 feet 

 where posts are far apart. On the surface of the ground a barbed wire, preferably 



