I believe that under ordinary conditions after this 
winter, when the bison have become thoroughly ac- 
climated, it will be unnecessary to feed any hay. 
The work of fencing the present enclosure has 
been done in a very substantial manner. Lines have 
been run with as few angles as possible, and corners 
and angle posts securely. anchored. 
This report should not be closed without mak- 
ing special acknowledgment of the courtesy of the 
American Express Company i in extending special rates 
for the shipment, and congratulations to them and the 
railroad lines over which it passed for their admirable 
record of its handling. 
Respectfully submitted, 
H. R. MITCHELL. 
