Field notes, v510
Page 131
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Behle 1933 Hone mt. 4700-5000 ft. Humboldt Co., Calif. June 3- badly tattered and undoubtedly posted last year. It reads as follows: United States Department of Agriculture Bureau of Biological Survey. Warning - Poison Owners of Dogs Please Take Notice Poison Bait is distributed in this locality under the direction of the United States Bureau of Biological Survey in order to destroy wolves, coyotes, and other predatory wild animals. This work is in the interest of protecting live stock and game and is of special importance in conserving our meat supply. You can assist greatly if you will keep your dog out of danger. The public is warned that theft of poisoned predatory animals, interference through placing steel traps around poison bait is unlawful and persons committing such acts will be dealt with to the fullest extent of the law.