Hoffmeister 1940 Catalog Mill Cr., 8200 ft, Rocky Mountain National Park, Estes Park, Larimer Co., Colo. April 21, 1940 (col. F. M. Packard no. 1021) 1046 379. ♂ Odocoileus hemionus (foetus) 14¾"-1"-4¾"-2⅛" From original labels and David H. Canfield's letter (park superintendent) including F. M. Packard's attached autopsy: The ♀ Cervus was 1 of 50 seen grazing in the meadow (above locality for no. 374) on Feb. 2. That night several shots were heard. The next morning the band had gone, except one cow that was lying near the fence, unable to rise. "Shot by poacher", Packard's label. Mr. Grady Young shot her [on Feb. 3, 1940.] through the head. Packard inspected carcass. Original injury was due to a bullet wound penetrating upper part alimentary tract, liver, + probably the aorta. The external measurements are those of F.M. Packard. The viscera was in a healthy condition, with no parasites in lungs, liver, intestine, or throat. Uterus contained ♀ embryo. Unopened womb weighed 13 pounds. Foetus weighed 1¼ pounds. The 3 pairs of Odocoileus antlers were picked up by F.M. Packard apparently whose original numbers accompany them. They are referred to as "dropped antlers." The additional Odocoileus foetus, no. 379, has the following data on the original label: Removed from doe [Packard's no.1020]: that died of severe gastro-enteritis on April 21, 1940. 3 months old.