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Frightening Devices

 Subject
Subject Source: Local sources

Found in 4 Collections and/or Records:

Bird Damage Unit Records --

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: NWRC 0010
Abstract

The Bird Damage Unit Records (NWRC 0010) document the activities of NWRC researchers from the early 1900s through the early 2000s as they worked to protect agricultural interests from bird depredations and disease, both domestically and abroad. The NWRC bird unit has worked with a diverse group of cooperators including airports, universities, farmers, feedlot operators, the U.S. military, and other associated researchers to effectively reduce bird damage to a variety of resources.

Dates: 1914 - 2008

Depredations Control Image Collection

 Collection
Identifier:  NWRC 0026
Scope and Contents

The Depredations Control Image Collection (NWRC 0026) consists of slides, photos, and negatives dated 1928 to 1994 that document research activities related to predator contol by the Animal Damage Control (ADC) unit. Included are images of aerial control, coyotes, sheep, frightening devices, traps, sheep necropsy, lures, repellents, telemetry studies, and toxic sheep collars.

Dates: 1928 - 1994

Dixon, CA, Field Station Records --

 Collection
Identifier: NWRC 0055
Abstract

The Dixon, CA, Field Station Records (NWRC 0055) consists of 5 LF of records created by staff at the station between 1969 and 1985. Included are administrative records, research reports related to bird damage to wine grapes and other agricultural crops in California, as well as research records related to a survey of bird damage to sunflower in North Dakota, South Dakota, and Minnesota conducted during 1979-1981.

Dates: 1969 - 1985

Sam Linhart Records--

 Collection — NWRC 0049
Identifier: NWRC 0049
Abstract

Sam Linhart worked as a biologist in the predator control research section at the Denver Wildlife Research Center from 1964 to 1990. This collection contains materials from his studies related to predator control. Research records on electric fencing, leghold traps, the electronic guard, the 1080 toxic collar, livestock protection dogs, the M-44, and tranquilizer tabs for wild carnivore traps are included. This collection also contains images related to Linhart’s research.

Dates: 1953 - 1992