PROTECTION OF NATURAL ENEMY OF THE RABBIT.
By an Order in Council under section 25 of the Rabbit Nuisance Act, 1908, dated 20th August, stoats .and weasels are declared to be natural enemies of the rabbit, and the killing or capturing of such animals is prohibited without a special permit signed by an Inspector. ' ■ J '
In . regard to this Order, it is notified for public' information that(1) In districts which are free from rabbits consideration will be given to the granting of an exemption from the general protection upon receipt of a petition in that behalf made by any local authority or acclimatization society in accordance with the provisions of section 25 of the Rabbit Nuisance Act, 1908 ; (2) Inspectors of Stock have, been authorized to issue permits for the destruction of stoats- and weasels on (a) island sanctuaries; (&) acclimatization societies’ game-rearing farms : and (c) poultry-farms where it is established that, damage is being done on such farms by these animals.
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New Zealand Journal of Agriculture, Volume XXVII, Issue 3, 20 September 1923, Page 190
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161PROTECTION OF NATURAL ENEMY OF THE RABBIT. New Zealand Journal of Agriculture, Volume XXVII, Issue 3, 20 September 1923, Page 190
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