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Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4
Keywords
Vertebrate pests, Pest control
Disciplines
Behavior and Ethology | Benefits and Compensation | Other Animal Sciences
First Page Number
85
Last Page Number
89
ISSN
0021-8618
Abstract
For more than 3000 years man has tried to reduce the numbers of pest animals by payment of bounties. In general, the system has failed.
This article, by a research scientist who specalizes in the study of declared (pest) animals in Western Australia reviews some of the literature about bounties and comments on the situation in Australia.
Recommended Citation
Whitehouse, S J O
(1976)
"Bounty systems in vermin control,"
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4: Vol. 17:
No.
3, Article 6.
Available at:
https://library.dpird.wa.gov.au/journal_agriculture4/vol17/iss3/6
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