EXPLORING IN THE CARIBOU COUNTRY 



I planned to examine the head of the first bay- 

 on the fjord west of the upper fork (Monroe 

 Bay) for a starting point, and it took us about 

 two hours to reach this point. This bay offered a 

 good camping site and a promising opening into 

 the hinterland. It was supplied with a stream of 

 icy cold water. A little beach beneath a steep 

 bank supplied a landing place. As we approached 

 a large flock of ducks went up from the mouth of 

 the brook and afterwards some geese also. The 

 canoe with the kayak we cached at the landing, 

 since we were intending to use them to get back 

 in case it was not possible for the motor-boat to 

 come for us. Our supplies once safely on shore, 

 Belknap and Stewart started back in the Mullins 

 boat and were soon out of sight beyond the point. 



The clouds were gathering and indicated rain, 

 but I found time to make a reconnaissance to the 

 south as soon as we had our camp made, while 

 Marius and Potter set out after game. After a 

 while Potter came back with a gray goose which he 

 had caught in his hands, and this was served for 

 our supper. Some fat white hares are seen on the 

 slope east of our camp and give the impression 

 that there is a considerable amount of small game 

 about. 



Toward evening it started in to rain and a drizzle 



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