Taylor, Philip A., 2005 - 2010

Sub-Series — Box: 3, Folder: 5

Staff Only

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Scope and Contents

Philip A. Taylor was interviewed by Nancy Freeman on July 27, 2005 in Bicknell, Utah.

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

Dates

2005 - 2010

Creator

Taylor, Philip A. (Interviewee, Person)

Biographical / Historical

Philip A. Taylor was born May 27, 1937 in Torrey, Utah. After high school he attended junior college in St. George, Utah. A life long rancher and farmer (1955 to present), Taylor joined the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, formerly known as Animal Damage Control under the Fish and Wildlife Service, as a wildlife specialist and government trapper in 1961. He worked in the Wayne County - Utah area from 1961 until his retirement in May of 2004. An avid outdoorsman, Taylor married Diane in 1995 and raised five children with his first wife Audrey (deceased).

Extent

From the Collection: 2.1 linear feet

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Additional Description

Abstract

Philip A. Taylor reminisces about his past work for Wildlife Services, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). He talks about his experiences as a wildlife specialist and government trapper in predator control (primarily coyotes and mountain lions) and the different methods used such as compound 1080, M-44 and strychnine, aerial gunning, hunting dogs, traps, snares, game calling, and lures. Taylor remembers his hunting and trapping experiences with various animals, including his highly-prized and beloved hunting hounds. He describes his work as an aerial gunner,and his interactions with ranchers, the public, Wildlife Services and related personnel. He also shares his views on the future of wildlife management, trapping and predator control.