Pitts, James J.
Person
Dates
- Existence: 1930 - 2008
Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:
Pitts, James (James Jerold), 2006 - 2010
Sub-Series — Box 2: [Barcode: NWRC0005-S1-002], Folder: 8
Abstract
James Pitts reminisces about his past work for Wildlife Services, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). He shares his experiences as a government trapper in predator control and wildlife management (primarily coyotes and beavers) and the different methods used. Pitts talks about his experiences with animals, various Wildlife Services, and confrontations with conservation organizations.
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)
Additional filters:
- Type
- Archival Object 1
- Collection 1
- Subject
- Beavers 1
- Depredation 1
- Oklahoma, USA 1
- Ranching 1
- Trappers 1