California Condor Eben McMillan 26 July 1963 work to do, less trouble with their cattle, a better range, and better cattle to sell; Yes and make more money". very well put by Mr. Brown The Caliente Creek ranges couldn't be in poorer shape, Only where the terrain is so steep, or rocky, does one see any vegetation excepting trees and shrubs or some of the unpalatable plant species. This is probably a marginal rainfall area but not considered Zephyritic in the botanical terminology. Probably overgrazing has brought a marked change in the plant structure here as well as a decline in the animal population, excluding domestic livestock. The McCarthy's of Bealville station, Two miles south of Caliente, were not home. Everyone who owns land in the Caliente Creek drainage with whom I talked felt that deer hunters in particular, but all hunters in general, were generally irresponsible and inconsiderate of all others rights, as well as laws that were passed to protect private and public property and interests. Large birds such as Eagles or Condor would only be looked upon by the average shooter, or hunter, as a good target for their ballistic endeavours. May Arnold had livestock shot by hunters and riding paraphernalia stolen by them. Emil Ritter allows no one but trusted acquaintances to hunt, or shoot, on his ranch.