Carpenter, Joe (Joseph B.), 2005 - 2010

Sub-Series — Box: 1, Folder: 3

Staff Only

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Scope and Contents

Joseph B. Carpenter was interviewed by Nancy Freeman on August 23, 2005 in New England, North Dakota.

Subseries contain correspondence, research and interview notes, interview transcripts, biography, release form, interview questions, photographs, and audio files of the interview.

Dates

2005 - 2010

Creator

Carpenter, Joseph B. (Interviewee, Person)

Biographical / Historical

Joseph "Joe" B. Carpenter was born November 29, 1952 in St. Cloud, Minnesota. Prior to joining Wildife Services, he gained valuable experience by working as a trapper and sheepherder for nearly twenty years. In 1992 Carpenter began working for Wildlife Services as a wildlife specialist in Nevada. Later, he worked in Montana from 1994-1999, then moved to North Dakota where he presently serves. Carpenter, a life-long fur trapper and avid outdoorsman, married his wife Karen in 2001.

Extent

From the Collection: 2.1 linear feet

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Additional Description

Abstract

Joe Carpenter discusses his current and past work for Wildlife Services, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). He reminisces about his experiences as a wildlife specialist and government trapper, discussing topics such as camping in sheep camps or teepees, and the different methods of coyote and mountian lion control, including dogs, game calling, aerial gunning, traps, snares, and lures. Carpenter talks about effective trapping techniques for bear, fox and beaver as well as the future of trapping and wildlife management.