Field notes, v672
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A. Feathers. Jan. 24, 1934. 29. Colorado R., 31 mi. N, 2 1/2 mi. W Camp Mohave, Mohave Co., Arizona. (cont.) In the afternoon I took 5 more traps and went to look for muskrat "sign". Heretofore, I had seen no indications of muskrats along the river banks. I saw nothing this day which proclaimed the presence of muskrats, but set three no. 0 traps, using potato for bait. I set the other two traps as I returned to camp. Since the establishment of this camp, lack of bait has been a hindrance to effective trapping for the carnivores. During the evening, I cooked dinner, washed dishes and wrote notes. 25 Jan. 24, 1934. Colorado R., 1/2 mi. N. Nevada - Calif. Monument, Clark Co., Nev. This morning I gathered in all my traps. None of them had been disturbed. I saw nothing to indicate that beavers had been active in the vicinity of my traps. The party partook of a quick breakfast, and then we all packed and loaded the equipment. We received our mail and had lunch in searlight. The trip to 4th Needles was made with - out any unusual incident. Dr. Benson con- ducted certain affairs, I purchased some