Field notes, Part 2, v488
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J.R. Alcorn Antilocapra 13-mi.N and 6mi.W Deep Hole, Washoe Co., 6000ft., Nevada. Aug. 30. We were unable to approach closer so a quick examination showed One buck (O) Two large F and two half grown lambs. Shooting several times, a leg was broken on one F. They ran over the hill and my father trailed as I scouted around. On passing over the crest of a large hill we came upon the whole herd. The crippled animal from 150 to 200 yds. was plainly visible and a shot or two fell the animal as it ran through the brush. The udder of this animal contained milk. We easily milked out several squirts. She weighed 105 1/2 pounds. Most of the vegetation is Artemisia (sagebrush). There is a scattering of bitterbrush and judging from tracks these animals appear to be feeding on this plant. It was remarkable how this animal went up and over this mtn. with one hind leg broken. It could have easily gone down hill but chose to go up with the rest of the herd. We carried the animal to the car and left 10:00 AM, for home. Traveling across the small