6 Journal Sullivan, J. 1962 Barrow, Alaska 11 June Heiner and I worked on snap-traps this morning: checking them for operational condition and baiting them. We also drove to Barkline Ridge and Beach Ridge + Central March - looking at snow conditions at trap line I, II, V, VI, VII and VIII. Lines V, VI, VII + VIII still have plenty of snow. I + II are more clear - quite likely to be the first lines open. Worked on traps this afternoon: baited, oiled and put in working order. 1530-1700 Heiner and I set live traps (20 - 5 rows of 4 traps each) where Beach Ridge joins the pipeline. There was a dead lemming in a mound near the trap sight. Snow is receding in this polygon area exposing more and more stakes. 2100-2320 checked live traps - no lemmings. Captured 1 Lemming alive not far from trap area. 12 June Weasel shortage impedes operations somewhat. Piiper going to his fertiliser plot - so Heiner and I went along - checked live traps on the way. (no catch). Day partly overcast - some sunshine, colder than yesterday. Tundra is in very bad shape for weasel traffic or foot. Decided to go around Woklucking rather than risk going through.