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ratting Northwest 
n. See 1949 quote.
See also: rat hunting rat ((v.)) rat hunt
- 1939 The ratting season is in full swing in the Mackenzie delta and reports indicate that a good catch is expected.
- 1949 "Ratting" is the local term for trapping and shooting muskrats, which are the main source of income. . . .
- 1957 Elias Kolinik and Roger Kunuk in town recently by dogs report ratting poor due to much overflow.
- 1939 The ratting season is in full swing in the Mackenzie delta and reports indicate that a good catch is expected.