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United States. Bureau of Biological Survey (BBS)

 Organization

Found in 6 Collections and/or Records:

Bobcat Stomach Analysis Data Cards --

 Collection
Identifier: NWRC 0063
Abstract

The Bobcat Stomach Analysis Data Cards collection consists of 3” x 5” data cards created by the Bureau of Biological Survey’s Food Habits Laboratory. The cards are dated 1929-1952 and include a description of the stomach contents of bobcats that were collected in 30 different states across the U.S.

Dates: Majority of material found within 1932-1942; 1929-1952

Bureau of Biological Survey Field Reports and Maps ---

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: NWRC 0030
Abstract The predecessor of the Bureau of Biological Survey (BBS) was established under the Department of Agriculture in 1885 to study the economic relation of birds to agriculture. The mission of the division evolved over the years to include the study of mammals, as well as to include predator and rodent control activities. In 1905, the division became known as the Bureau of Biological Survey. In 1940, the Bureau of Fisheries merged with the BBS to form the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service under...
Dates: 1900 - 1955; Majority of material found within 1912 - 1920

Bureau of Biological Survey Rodent and Bird Control Lantern Slides ---

 Collection
Identifier: NWRC 0053
Scope and Contents The Bureau of Biological Survey Bird and Rodent Lantern Slide Collection consists of two series of dated and undated lantern slides that are organized into five boxes. The dates fall between 1907 and 1919. The slides were created by the Bureau of Biological Survey (BBS) and contain photographs documenting BBS operations in the Southwestern U.S. in bird and rodent control. Included are images of BBS campsites and crew, farmers, methods of animal damage control, as well as images of...
Dates: 1907-1919

Historical Wildlife Damage Management Publications --

 Collection
Identifier: NWRC 0027
Abstract

The Historical Wildlife Damage Management Publications collection contains publications from the Division of Economic Ornithology and Mammalogy, Division of Biological Survey, Bureau of Biological Survey, and the Fish and Wildlife Service. The publications include bulletins, circulars, leaflets, reports, policy handbooks and manuals, memoranda, and other publications that highlight the research and activities of each agency.

Dates: 1886-1983, bulk 1886-1969

Mammal Damage Unit Records --

 Collection
Identifier: NWRC 0034
Abstract

Over the years, the Mammal Damage Unit of the DWRC/NWRC conducted research on coyote predation on livestock; rodent damage to crops, rangeland, and buried cables; and damage to timber production and reforestation efforts caused by deer, bear, and rodents, particularly pocket gophers. The Unit also studied the use of pesticides as well as methods to identify and develop non-lethal or non-chemical alternative management methods for specific wildlife problems.

Dates: 1909 - 2002; Majority of material found within 1940 - 1990

WS Idaho State Office Records --

 Collection
Identifier: NWRC 0031
Scope and Contents This collection includes five series and consists of eleven boxes of materials, including documents, slides, photographs, and artifacts that document the history of bird, predator, and rodent control in the state of Idaho from 1915 to 1990. Materials from several federal agencies and programs such as the BBS, WPA, CCC, USFWS, ADC, USDA, USDI, and Wildlife Services are included. Series I of this collection includes 75 years (1915-1990) of annual reports highlighting predator and...
Dates: 1915 - 1991; Majority of material found within 1930 - 1980

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Pocket gophers 3
Prairie dogs 3
Rodent control 3
Bears 2
Beavers 2