April 21. Parilled for St Auttry to Victor Idaho by Stage Saturday April 22 Arrived Jackson Wagon in late afternoon Sunday Apr 23 Worked on Note about Jackson Monday Apr 24. Made some enqurum about Hwy. Had a long talks with W.H. Seebolm the Deputy game Warden relating to the elk Situation Hay etc Tuesday Apr 25 Rode up the east side of Jackson valley to above Sheep Bench to see an elk which had been killed lately by one Miller. Mr Seebolm charged a complaint later in the day and the man Pleaded guilty and was fined 25 $ Costs (about 40). Wednesday April 26. Read telegram yesterday directing me to capture more elk Phones John Dillam and this forenoon walked down and talked ame the matter with him He was not anxious to undertake it Hormm is going to put out some hay and took on the available elk On our way back we interviewed Mr Leek and he delivered himself of the following opinions The elk should be provided for. Should have winter Refuge north of the Park. This proved relieve the situation here. 15700 elk in Jackson Hole Country south of the Park: 5 or 6 thousand wintered here. 44 died this winter 70 70 of the calves died (Few old ones died May Outdoor Life) It's due first 9/10 of elk calves (deed) are males. Kelly & Lewis say the same Go to 7 adult cows from calves seems equal at birth. 14ay shoues be brought in season and left on hand until needed