FAIR PLAY FOR THE OTTER 181 



to fish than he, are during certain seasons of the year 

 protected by law. 



On preserved waters remotely situated from any packs 

 of otterhounds, and where every individual fish is re- 

 garded as a prize, one can argue but little, perhaps, 

 against the trapping of otters. But, in the name of all 

 that is English and sportsmanlike, do not slaughter in 

 cold blood this gallant beast of the chase on waters lying 

 within reasonable distance of a pack of otterhounds. 

 Drop a line to the nearest M.O.H., and, if hounds do 

 but " strike a trail," we warrant you will enjoy rare 

 sport. 



