November MONDAY, 14 (319--47) 1904

This day a failure, as dogs got away, & some bad shooting done.

TUESDAY, 15 (320--46)

Hunted this morning in north tamarac thicket

Sawyer shot 1st doe. put in dogs again.

I shot a big doe I jumped. & other was missed by Murray 7 shots, and another dog put out, Murray fired 6 shots at & missed. altogether 40 shots fired that morning.

In afternoon went after deer with wagon. Shot 1 partridge We are just getting posted as to runways, all season has been bad for hunting, as the leaves are dry all the time. A 30 - 30 would be the best rifle for here.

WEDNESDAY, 16 (321--45)

Left Som. camp at 7 a.m. got into Sundridge at 1.30 pm. 17 miles, with 6 deer, leaving 3 hanging up, & 2 eaten or being eaten.

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