Knowlton, Frederick F.

Abstract Fred Knowlton reminisces about his work for Wildlife Services, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). He speaks of his experiences as a wildlife biologist and researcher (primarily coyotes and jackrabbits). Knowlton worked out of the Logan, Utah Field Station but conducted research in several states. He generally focused on coyote depredation and livestock protection. He talks about his experiences with animal research, various...

Abstract The Utah Field Station was established in in 1972, in collaboration with Utah State University, as a research facility dedicated to the study of captive coyotes with a focus towards developing methods to reduce predator depredation on sheep. Over the last fifty years, research at the station has focused on coyote ecology, population mechanics, behavioral patterns, and predator-prey interactions. The site has also served as a preliminary testing facility for developing and improving...