The muskrat

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Series: Farmers' bulletin (United States. Department of Agriculture), no. 396

By

Lantz, David E. (David Ernest)

Type

Book

Material

Published material

Publication info

Washington, D.C, U.S. Dept. of Agriculture, 1910

Notes

Cover title.

Contents: Importance of the muskrat -- Classification and distribution -- Description -- General habits -- Destructive habits of muskrats -- Economic uses of the muskrat -- The muskrat as a pest -- Enemies of the muskrat -- Protect rive laws.

Muskrats are of much economic value, and should be protected by proper laws. Legal enactments should forbid their destruction during reproducing season and whenever 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 th supervision of game wardens or other officers, but not for profit. If properly protected the muskrat will continue to inhabit our rivers and ponds for an indefinite period, and to furnish a stock of furs for our own future generations."--Page 37-38.

Subjects

Muskrat

Call Number

S21.A6 no.396

Language

English

Identifiers

DOI: https://doi.org/10.5962/bhl.title.98318
OCLC: 15145148