Hunter and Guide

My grandfather, Jack Gourley, compiled stories about his great grandfather. In the compilation was written, 
"He was an expert hunter and guide. One season he killed 18 wild cats, 40 deer and a large number of wolves. He received $70 for the pelts. He paid his first taxes on personal property with the scalp of a wolf and had 15 cents left. He bought 520 acres of land. It was one of the best farms in Adams County, Iowa... He later sold his farm in Iowa and went to Wyoming where he built the first two story log cabin in For Bridger. Fort Bridger has a museum that holds many items and stories about John Gourley. The care-taker gave me a card of John Gourley's when I visited. John was a professional guide and took people into the mountains to hunt. He had a large ranch with a lot of horses and pack animals so he could outfit several groups at a time. He was always known for "getting the game" and having successful guide trips."

This is a copy of the John Gourley's business card that my grandfather, Jack Gourley was given by the care-taker of the museum in Fort Bridger, Wyoming.