Field note book[s], Crocker Land Expedition, 1913-1915
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was stilling "calling" from here to there. Quiche. We unbaraged our trails and agreed upon our mode of procedure and attack. As I had never trilled a bear this one was to be mine. Although conditions were extremely unfavorable for filming - cold and snowing - I felt that I would rather have his picture than his skin. I would photograph first then shoot. Before our traces were unbaraged the bear got our scent and left at such a speed that our chances of seeing him again were very slight. Archie started calling to Sammie and front to larry. Our dogs were dead. They would not move faster than a walk. Archie waited and as soon as we came up