Iditarod pioneer., 1916-04-29
NEW REGULATIONS ISSUED
 GOVERNING TAKING OF FURS

Postmaster William Ansley has received copy of circular Mo- 24G of the depart ment of commerce. with reference to regu- lations for the protection of fur-bearng anl- mals in Alaska It cites section of An act to protect the seal fisheries of Alaska, and for other purposes" approved April 2l, 1910, which provides that
 No person shall kill any otter, mink, marten, sable or fur seal. or other ur-bear- ing animal, within the limits of Alaska ter ritory, or in the waters thereof; and every person guilty thereof shsll, for each of fense be fined not less than $2OO nor more than Sl,000, or imprisoned not more than six months, or both but the secretary of commerce shall have power to authorize the killing of any such mink, marten, sable, fur seal or other ur-bearlng animal under such regulations as he may prescribe; and it shall be the duty of the secretary of commerce to prevent the kill ing of any fur seal except as authorized by law, and to provide for the execution of the provisions of this section until it Is other wise provided by law"
 In accordance with the provisions of the law quoted, the following regulations are promulgated:
 Wild fur bearing animals hereinafter mentioned may be killed in the territory of Alaska except during the close season speci- fled with respect to each of the several ami mals Gesignated Provided, That no fur bearing animal for which any close season is herein specified shall be killed at any time whatsoever when the skin or pelt Is not prime, or if captured in the season when its killing IS unauthorized.
 Sea Otter-The killing of any sea otter is prohibited until November I, 1920.
 Beaver The killing of any beaver is prohibited until November l. 1918.
 Land Otter and Mink killing of any land otter or mink is prohibited throughout the season from April l to November l5, both days inclusive, of each year.
 "Marten American sable The killing of martcn (Amercan sablel is prohibited on and from March l5, 1916 until Novem-
 Weasel (ermine) The killing of any the season from March l5 to November l5, both days inclusive of each year.
 "Muskrat killing of any muskrat is prohibited throughout the season from June l to November 30 both days inclusive, of each year
 Lynx (w:l!cat,- The killing of any lynx (wildcatl is prohibited throughout the season from March l to November ]5, both days inclusive, of each year.
 "Fox-The killing of any fox is prohib- ited throughout the season from March b to November 15, both days inclusive of each year.
 Black Bear, Wolf, Wolverine, Squirrel and Hare (rabbIt) The killing of any black bear wolverine, squirrel (spermophilet or hare (rabbit is not prohibited at any time"
 Further regulations contained in the cir cular provide rules governing the killing of fur bearing animals reared in captivity the prohibition of certain kinds of traps, the prohibition of the use of poison, and pro viding for the seizure of unprme skins Shipments of furs must be reported to the department, and the right to examine and detaln, if necessary, cCnslgnments of fur not made in conformity to the regulations is re- served. The law in regard to penalties for violations of the regulations Is also cited.
 The circular Is dated February l, l916