Friday August 8. Fork Renwhypa Cerrynathus and Thomomys nevadensis Mr. Curtis tells me that a Lynx frequently comes around the ranch at night at his killed Permalcats. They have attempted 5 trap at best without success. A woodchuck was killed here dear the house about 2 weeks ago. There are a few deer in the hills, mule and bison (a few) and many marmots in the river. There are a few aspen in the NE. side of the Mt. N.W. of Vale. Obtained the skull of a Mt. Sheep picked up a few years ago on Nigger Rock. A whitetailed jack was seen in its meadows a four days ago Monday August 9. We left quite early for Owyhee. Took the road down the hills. Saw a brush rabbit about 5 min out from Vale and another a mile beyond. The road ascended a sandy hill for a few miles and Then beyond the divide descended gradually into Owyhee Valley. Then across water, and for several miles on the summit there was practically no life, not even jackrabbits. There was abundant horn in both Valleys. A few chipmunks seen on the west side From 2 coyote, badger, and bobcat. Reached Owyhee a ranching settlement only after noon and camped near a ranch