Missouri River approaching Cannonball River — Patrick Gass: October 19, 1804
The party enjoyed clear weather and a favorable wind as they traveled upriver, passing a creek on the south side. Patrick Gass noted that on the previous day's hunt he had spotted around three hundred goats (likely pronghorn antelope) along with buffalo. Deer were less abundant in this region than downstream, but elk, buffalo, and goats were plentiful. Four hunters set out during the day and returned by evening with seven deer and three elk. The expedition 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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It was a clear day with 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 as 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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