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Editorial
October 25, 1930
The Daily Alaska Empire
Juneau, Juneau County, Alaska
What is this article about?
The Wrangell Sentinel editorial endorses Mr. Terhune's proposal for registered traplines in Alaska to conserve fur animals, curb poaching, and prioritize experienced local trappers and pioneers over outsiders, promoting self-sufficiency.
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Registered Traplines.
(Wrangell Sentinel.)
Mr. Terhune's proposal to assign definite trapping privileges to the trappers of Alaska will undoubtedly result in the conservation of fur animals and eliminate most of the poaching. Each trapper will be the custodian of the fur-bearers in his domain as long as he abides by the law. If he is experienced he will know how many animals he can take without depleting his breeding stock, and there will be no necessity for a stampede to see who can strip a country before the open season. Everyone knows that this sort of thing has been going on for years.
There will be more or less confusion over the claims for trapping privileges in sections that are known to be rich in fur. Precedence, if it can be established, will probably be a deciding factor. Some consideration should be shown the pioneer residents of Alaska. Many an oldtimer who might otherwise be compelled to exist on the bounty of the Territory, could become self-supporting and contented if he were given an opportunity to farm the fur in his old stamping grounds without being pestered by the go-getters from the outside.
(Wrangell Sentinel.)
Mr. Terhune's proposal to assign definite trapping privileges to the trappers of Alaska will undoubtedly result in the conservation of fur animals and eliminate most of the poaching. Each trapper will be the custodian of the fur-bearers in his domain as long as he abides by the law. If he is experienced he will know how many animals he can take without depleting his breeding stock, and there will be no necessity for a stampede to see who can strip a country before the open season. Everyone knows that this sort of thing has been going on for years.
There will be more or less confusion over the claims for trapping privileges in sections that are known to be rich in fur. Precedence, if it can be established, will probably be a deciding factor. Some consideration should be shown the pioneer residents of Alaska. Many an oldtimer who might otherwise be compelled to exist on the bounty of the Territory, could become self-supporting and contented if he were given an opportunity to farm the fur in his old stamping grounds without being pestered by the go-getters from the outside.
What sub-type of article is it?
Economic Policy
Social Reform
What keywords are associated?
Registered Traplines
Fur Conservation
Alaska Trappers
Poaching Elimination
Pioneer Privileges
What entities or persons were involved?
Mr. Terhune
Trappers Of Alaska
Pioneer Residents Of Alaska
Go Getters From The Outside
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Registered Traplines For Alaska Trappers
Stance / Tone
Supportive Of Conservation And Local Priorities
Key Figures
Mr. Terhune
Trappers Of Alaska
Pioneer Residents Of Alaska
Go Getters From The Outside
Key Arguments
Assigning Definite Trapping Privileges Conserves Fur Animals
Eliminates Most Poaching By Making Trappers Custodians
Experienced Trappers Can Manage Without Depleting Stock
Prevents Stampedes To Strip Areas Before Season
Prioritizes Precedence And Pioneer Residents
Allows Oldtimers To Become Self Supporting