Diary, 1911, of trip to Idaho and Wyoming
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By the elk. There are about 900 people in the Jackson Hale County. About 1200 horn. About 5000 cattle. Moved from number n Jackson Hall County at 16,000. Thinks that has not been ever 1000 head fed. Thinks that for the sheep will winter an elk. Thinks elk as well as much as domestic cattle. If they are come from paper numbers would advocate killing off the surplus under supervision and sell the meat and use the money to further provide for the annual. Thinks that situation here is unique as their range has been restricted by settlement and grazing until they leave our choice but to know when they do as this, the duty of the state to look after them. Thinks that feeding will not interfere with the hunting and that the elk once not interfere in some with the settlement or development of the country. Thinks 70% of the adult cows have calves. Has never seen more than one calf. They calve mostly early faulty June. Does not think that the is any difference in sex of calves saying. Believe 10 and 12 thousand tons of hay just up. 1/2 tons needed for head. Thinks as cattle this more too much. In favor of State Game Preserve. But thinks that suitable persons recommended by who would give a good say to. Already citizen should be allowed to trap predatory animals. Thinks that Coyote are the principal breed. The A deer and Lions are there. Such trapping should be allowed to hunt only the predatory animals. Thinks this movement would suffice. Thinks that elk meat is worth from $40 to $50 to each family. Would favor Garden State acquisition of one or more tracts for the feeding. Land in Jackson Hall assessed at $8 per acre