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is just as big a source of profit. They want you to take care of them, 

 and they will be with you as long as your other live stock, if you 

 will take care of them. Set aside a district on your farm for them to 

 breed. Don't allow anyone to go near it and don't go near it your- 

 self. Do not trap in this reserved strip. When it comes time for 

 you to trap set your traps out away from it, and encourage your 

 neighbors to do the same thing, and you will be surprised at the 

 wonderful results obtained. Directly and indirectly the small 

 fur-bearers of this country contribute to the support and comfort 

 of a large proportion of our population. The greater part of the 

 furs trapped in this country are trapped on privately owned land, 

 and any farmer who wants to do it, can improve the fur supply 

 by following the suggestions given. The most logical step to be 

 taken to assure a big increase in the future fur supply is to set aside 

 a preserve for fur-bearing animals, a big preserve if possible, but at 

 least a small one, and stock it with the best animals that can be 

 found, supply them with dens, and allow them full liberty, and it 

 will prove a continuous source of profit, and a joy and pleasure to 

 the owner. 



