Diary, 1911, of trip to Idaho and Wyoming
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Thanks that the Game Preserve Should be abolished. Thinks that is no protection to the elk except during the hunting Season. Thinks the Red Bulls should be Killed and not many Counists kill cows and gray Bulls. If the Game Preserve was abolished it would by more tourists into the country. Thinks if a area of sufficient size was found it would be the best thing but the land would have a second outright. Thinks that the elk should go to where any wolves fed above, other he thinks they could stop them. Thinks that when feeding is started it must be kept up so they could not root for themselves. Elk were dying full fast about Feb. 10. before regular feeding commenced. Moose are increasing and many are wanting along the creeks. 1. Blacktail deer are decreasing. A whale being killed by wolves which were heard with about 2 years ago. 2. Antelope practically gone. 3. Caught one black bear 2 years ago near home (Elk). 4. A few bears. They have moved since 2-3 years ago. 5. Marmots are getting scarce.