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TilE MUSK HAT. 



during the reproducing season and Avhenever their furs are not prime. 

 Spearing and shooting should be prohibited. Muskrat houses should 

 be protected at all times. The trapping season should be nearly 

 uniform for the different States. 



Protective laws should contain provisions allowing corporations 

 and individuals whose property is being damaged by muskrats to 

 destroy the animals in the closed season under the supervision of 

 game wardens or other officers, but not for profit. 



If properly protected the muskrat Avill continue to inhabit our 

 rivers and ponds for an indefinite period, and to furnish a stock of 

 furs for our own and future generations. 



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