Diary, 1911, of trip to Idaho and Wyoming
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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