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Beavers Transplanted to Big Trout Lake from Lindsay Area
The final shipment of 59 live beavers was moved by Department of Lands and Forests aircraft from Jack's Lake near Apsley to Sioux Lookout District on August 14 1958. Beavers were trapped sexed tagged tattooed vaccinated for tularemia and released to establish breeding stock with local Indian communities promising cooperation. Officials expect population recovery to aid trapping livelihoods.
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Big Trout Lake
Ontario
Lindsay
Department Otter
Jack’s Lake
Apsley
Sioux Lookout District
Department of Lands and Forests