acted as unconcerned as any domestic here. It was very dark brown, below as well as above. The upper surface of its tail appeared to be black but I could not see the under side. The ears were brownish black. It appeared to be rather smaller than a California 'cottontail'. I had no gun with me. Sept 29. Caught this hare in a steel trap. See #283. Oct 28th 1907, Anthony, Baker Co, Oregon, Cottontails are abundant around camp. They are less common on the plateau between June and Sparta [11 miles south]. On the 26th I went to the top of one of the ridges north to alt. 6,500 feet, and saw more after getting half way up the ridge. Many, probably the majority, of those around camp are immature individuals. They are nervous fellows, very active, starting from a state of repose as if thrown by a spring and stopping as suddenly. When sitting quietly, the tail is frequently jerked up or dropped down. On eating they sit