Millsap, Blue
Person
Dates
- Existence: 1951
Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:
Millsap, Blue, 2006 - 2010
Sub-Series — Box 2: [Barcode: NWRC0005-S1-002], Folder: 4
Abstract
Blue Millsap reminisces about his current and past work as a trapper for various state and federal government agencies including Wildlife Services, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). He talks about his experiences in wildlife management (primarily with mountain lions and feral swine). The use of traps, trained dogs, bait, and lures is also discussed.
Dates:
2006 - 2010
Trapping Oral History Initiative Records --
Collection
Identifier: NWRC 0005
Abstract
In 2005, the USDA/APHIS Wildlife Services program (Wildlife Services) began work on the Trapping Oral History Initiative. Dr. John Shivik approached Nancy Freeman, NWRC Archivist/Records Manager, in July 2004 with an idea for capturing the experiences and knowledge of Wildlife Services trappers. The goal of the Initiative was to capture the personal stories of retired and semi-retired federal government trappers. Together Shivik and Freeman planned the Trapper Oral History Initiative,...
Dates:
1999-2011 (Bulk 2004-2008)
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- Archival Object 1
- Collection 1
- Subject
- California, USA 1
- Feral swine 1
- Hunting dogs 1
- Puma 1
- Trappers 1