Diary, 1911, of trip to Idaho and Wyoming
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3 feet in 24 hours Erd Lovejoy (Brovent). Thinks the Dixanp above Jackson should be set aside as a winter range from Jackson to Petersen's Thinks that eventually, the bulk of the ele in that vicinity would be drawn into that region. $30 income for a big price. Should be fenced stock proof. May should be cut and stocked and the pasturage left. Should be fed in emergencies ✓ Thinks there are from 20 to 25,000 in the Jackson Hole country. Hasn't seen this own deer the last several years. ✓ Thinks 70% of the adult cows here ✓ Calves. Thinks there are not enough. ✓ Bulls. Has never seen but one calf, but thinks that thin may be occasional forms. No difference in relative number of each sex dying Are a valuable asset to the country. Does not think they will ever be a detriment to the country. Thinks they will pay their way. Thinks State and Gold Together should manage the elk best foroose State control. Thinks the State Game Preserve is a detriment to the Game. Thinks the elk come down earlier than before the Game Preserve was established. If hunted all through the Preserve they would be kept back until later. This a fine breeding Reserve (Last few years have been bad for snow) 1. Part of Atherton Circle about last 7 October Thinks that hay might be secured here and thin in other parts if the to be herd in readiness Thinks present game laws are reasonable ✓ Deer are increasing slightly the last few years. Partly owing to the destruction of Mt. Leona In 1888-9 Thinks seen about 150 buffalos about Oregon Buttes Fremont ✓ Elk seen very abundant. Per diem only 2,456,000 antilopes could be seen in a bunch