Y. 
170 
If not, why not ? 
‘Those who say yes think that they should be allowed to 
tuke or kill, as they please. Those who object to the 
snaring say that it interferes with the legitimate 
sport of the sportsman, and also that it often kills 
other game out of season. 
Should black and grey squirrels be protected ? 
Yes - - - - - - 300 
Now. - - - - - : - 110 
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If so, during what season ? 
January to May - Sipe - - 7 
January to September - - - : - $l 
January to October - - - - 28 
February to October - - - ~ - 28- 
March to September - - - - 23 
April to September - . - : - i 
May to October - - - - - 1 
September to December - - - 2 
Breeding season - - - - : 232 
For 5 years - - - - - - 2a 
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Fur Bearing Animals. 
BEAVER, MINK, MUSKRAT, SABLE, MARTEN, OTTER, FISHER. 
Should the shooting of these animals in November, 
December or any other season be allowed ? 
Yes : : : - : “ ee 
Mm ee 
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What are your reasons for foregoing reply ? 
Some of the witnesses think that one way of killing ws 
as good as another, and do not see any harm wm 
shooting these animals. Others think that shooting 
destroys the fur; and others are of the opinion 
that the Beaver, Otter, Mink and Fisher should be 
protected for from five to ten years. 
