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PRESENT STATUS OF BOUNTY LAWS
DR. E. T. BAKER SAYS NO CHANGES IN LAW WERE MADE
Since the legislature much discussion has adjourned, and in regard to the bounty laws. Many think the laws have been changed, and the general impression is that the bounty on bear removed.
Dr. E. T. Baker, assistant state veterinarian, Moscow, who has charge of bounties for this section of the state, says on this point: "No change was made in the bounty laws, although a number were in favor of removing the bounty from bear. At present $2.50 is paid for coyotes, lynx and wild cats; $10.00 for bear and wolf; $25.00 for cougar or mountain lion. All the four feet are required.
"To pay this bounty a special assessment of three mills on the dollar on sheep, one mill on cattle, one mill on hogs, and one-half mill on horses is the claim. The claimant signs an affidavit and the feet are sent to Boise, and in from one to three months thereafter the warrant is received from the state capitol.
"Last year the appropriation was exhausted early and a deficiency appropriation for $45,000 covered these claims. For the year 1916 over 12,000 coyotes, 1025 wild cats, 150 lynx, 168 bear, 16 cougars and 27 wolves were presented for bounty, which with collected expenses made over $37,500 paid out.
"A bounty of two cents for squir"  Rels is now in effect, but no money will be available until after January. 