B. Davis 1935. 2 miles S Payette between the Payette and Snake Rivers, Payette Co., Idaho, June 7. water level that is caused by a slough on each side of the tracks) and also along the sloughs in the moist - not wet- areas and in the alfalfa fields. They are known here by the name "Big Blue Gopher", probably alluding to the grayish blue winter pelage. There were no muskrats in my sets. One was left out during the day and this evening I found I had caught a young male, probably not over a month old. It was still alive, having been caught by a rear foot though nearly dead from exposure. I brought it to camp and wrapped it in heated clothes and now it appears like it will survive. The injured leg is useless apparently, we offered it a piece of carrot and it eats a few bites. It utters a peculiar whining call when handled. I spent about an hour and a half collecting Otillus idahoensis in the pasture and wheat field. They are numerous and all the old ones are extremely fat. They have to be gasolined to get rid of the fat. Their