Alaska field notes, v4467
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3 Journal John A Sullivan 1962 Barrow, Alaska 8 June (coat) personnel who wished to operate weasels this summer. A rack of broken tracks (15 in the last week or so) was the cause of the meeting. Brewer itemized costs of equipment and operation which totaled $4/mile. A broken track costs $800 and no more tracks are being produced. Weasels are no longer being made - Barrow is to be the "graveyard" of the weasel (Brewer). Information on proper driving and other cautionary advice was given. Comments later were to the effect that the talk was useful and would benefit weasels and their investigators. Mullen suggested a repeat performance to Brewer when the rest of the summer workers arrive. at 1700 it was quite sunny and fairly warm. The ice over the ocean looked very white. Lemmings seem to be scarce at present. Mullen has 4 animals in the colony. The skimors captured over 100 near the village last year about this time. This year none have been taken there - though Pete Sovalih was asked and has some skimor children looking. 9 June - Worked over traps this morning, also got some bacon fat and peanut butter from me