E.M. Brock 1958 June 14 Wainwright, Alaska Saw a snowy owl perched on large mound about a mile and a half west of the village. Upon closer investigation it was found that the owl was caught in a still trap. Upon my approach, the characteristic chinking of the beak was displayed while an attempt at flying was also made. The trap would be lifted in the air but the drag log at the end of the chain prevented escape. After looking at the bird for a few minutes and taking photographs, I released the trap with my foot. The bird, not yet realizing that it was free [illegible] sat and looked while I backed away. Then, with a burst of energy, it lifted up and flew off in a westerly direction without stopping. I noticed more set still traps on two other mounds within this immediate area - each trap set at the very peak of the mound. Why they should want to trap snowy owls, I don't know. June 19 Barrow, Alaska After placing out the traps at transects F and II and leaving the area, we noticed a snowy owl on a mound about 1/2 mile north of the aforementioned lines,