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Brief summary of methods of getting rid of rats to prevent disease and damage.
"This bulletin is written in simple language for the man who breeds farm animals, who wants to learn the rudiments of the science of breeding, and how to apply them in practice. It sets forth some of the known facts regarding the operation of the forces of heredity. Controversial subjects are avoided so far as possible."--Page [2]
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.