Fort Mandan, North Dakota — Patrick Gass: December 19, 1804
The day was clear with a favorable wind as the expedition traveled along the river, passing a creek on the south side. Patrick Gass noted that while hunting the previous day he had seen around three hundred goats along with some buffalo, observing that deer were less common in this area than further downriver, though elk, buffalo, and goats were abundant. Four hunters set out and returned in the evening with seven deer and three elk. The party made camp on the north side of the river.
having a clear day and a fair wind : passed a creek on the
south side. While out hunting yesterday I saw about three
hundred goats, and some buffaloe. Deer are not so plenty
here as lower down the river, but elk, buffaloe and goats, are
very numerous. Four hunters went out to day and in the
evening returned with 7 deer and three elk, We encamped
on the north side.
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Having a clear day and a fair wind, we passed a creek on the south side. While out hunting yesterday, I saw about three hundred goats and some buffalo. Deer are not so plentiful here as lower down the river, but elk, buffalo, and goats are very numerous.
Four hunters went out today and in the evening returned with 7 deer and three elk. We camped on the north side.
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