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Balser, Donald S.

 Person

Found in 3 Collections and/or Records:

Linhart, Sam (Samuel B.), 2005 - 2010

 Sub-Series — Box 2: [Barcode: NWRC0005-S1-002], Folder: 2
Abstract Sam Linhart reminisces about his past work for Wildlife Services, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). He speaks of his experiences as a government trapper in predator control and research (primarily canines and bats) and the different methods used including traps, toxicants, deterrents, and contraceptives. Linhart discusses his research on non-lethal control and humane trapping as well as toxicant and trapping work with rabid...
Dates: 2005 - 2010

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

Statler, Teddie (Thelma Alice Stone), 2011 - 2012

 Sub-Series
Abstract

Teddie Statler reminisces about her career as the director's secretary at the Denver Wildlife Research Center. She describes the training that prepared her to work in the director's office, as well as directors and DWRC personnel, animals and research, and changes in the DWRC over time. Teddie shares stories that reveal the culture of the DWRC and what professional and personal life was like when she worked there.

Dates: 2011 - 2012

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Type
Archival Object 2
Collection 1
 
Subject
Bats 2
Toxicants 2
Animal Damage Control Program (U.S.) 1
Animal care 1
Bears 1