Alaska field notes, v1300
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775 Odocoileus columbianus Silmo 1933 Mad R. ford, 2700 ft., above Ruth, Trinity Co., Calif. May 26, 1933. Tracks and sign are numerous in the valley bottom but none seen thus far. Three, apparently 2 does and one fawn, seen on nearby slope of Horse Ridge at about 4500 ft. elevation. No fresh sign seen year snow line. Apparently all are lower down where the feed, tho scanty, is best. May 29, 1933 Only one noted today — dry timbered ridge; possibly had budding antlers. Six seen on 28th at 5500 in brush above timber and one showed evidence of horn growth. Horse Mt., 4700-5200 ft., Humboldt Co., Calif. June 1, 1933 Two seen on open ground away from timber on top of Horse Mt. near Bird Springs about 10:30 A.M. No evidence of horns. Coyote Creek, at 2000 ft., Humboldt Co., Calif. June 14, 1933 Saw 3 today. They were feeding