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L Royer (Grovet) thinks the more
3000-2 years ago. Thinks there
were 60 or 70 big elk. Thinks more
are born than die.
Thinks should be fed a bad
winter, but those that play back
in the hills winter without any
considerable loss. Does not think
that as many elk would winter
a garden hole as before settlement.
But on the Buffalos and other areas
the elk do not winter.
Now 60 or 70 bulls run the Buffalos
on the same ground.
These are 75 head, including to calves
on Furgini Creek, and only a few
few have died. Thinks that the
elk if not fed would go on to
the lower part of the valley.
May 2 blacktails (a doe and fawn)
have been feeding at the Haystack
for about two months,
or more at his brother's ranch.
Copy by E. J. Miller, Oct. 1907-8
Charles Royer (Grovet) thinks
that the scrapes showed in
pursuit and defense from
stalks. From Jackson of Grovet
including Citizens. Thinks that
enough hay could be cut in
this area to keep the elk.
Thinks should be fed when they
need it only, and when its
hay is not needed it could
be saved. For had written
Thinks there are 25,000 in the
valley.
Last Fall during the hunting
season about the head count
of the Groverents and about
the Green River Lake the elk
are plentiful. Thinks they
are hardly enough bulls. Thinks
they are a good population of calves.
Thinks they are a benefit to the country
but this time will come when they
will be a detriment. Thinks a
reasonable amount of expense
is necessary.
Thinks 90% of his people
have revenue from elk