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Coyotes

 Subject
Subject Source: Local sources

Found in 27 Collections and/or Records:

Series II: Coyote Predation Research, 1943 - 1998

 Series
Scope and Contents

Series II is comprised of five boxes of material pertaining to research on coyote predation conducted at the research station. Subjects include compound 1080 baiting, the M-44 coyote getter device, sheep mortality, and trapping. Types of records in this series include reports and correspondence.

Dates: 1943 - 1998

Series V: Research, 1945 - 1999

 Series
Scope and Contents

Series V contains eight boxes of research records dated 1945 to 1999. Subjects in the records include a 1945-1950 study on coyotes in Yellowstone National Park, data on Compound 1080, coyote teeth x-rays, antelope, livestock protection dogs, and jackrabbits.

Dates: 1945 - 1999

Series VIII: Images, VHS tapes, and Artifacts, 1965 - 2008

 Series
Scope and Contents Materials in series VIII include photos, slides, vhs tapes, and artifacts dated 1965 to 2008. One box of images (photos and slides) feature subjects such as telemetry studies, coyotes, wolves, sheep, staff and facilities in Millville, arson events, and the dedication of the coyote sculpture in 2000. One box of vhs tapes related to coyotes and research at the field station is also included. As well, this series includes two boxes of artifacts, one containing samples of coyote teeth at...
Dates: 1965 - 2008

Shoemaker, Shorty (Jerald Roy), 2005 - 2010

 Sub-Series — Box 3: [Barcode: NWRC0005-S1-003], Folder: 4
Abstract Jerald (Shorty) R. Shoemaker 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 animal damage and predator control (primarily coyotes) and the different methods used including poisons and toxicants such as M-44, strychnine, and compound 1080, aerial gunning, game calling, traps, lures, hazing, snares,...
Dates: 2005 - 2010

Taylor, Philip A., 2005 - 2010

 Sub-Series — Box 3: [Barcode: NWRC0005-S1-003], Folder: 5
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...
Dates: 2005 - 2010

Thomas, Stan L., 2006 - 2010

 Sub-Series — Box 3: [Barcode: NWRC0005-S1-003], Folder: 6
Abstract

Stan Thomas reminisces about his work for Wildlife Services, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). He reminisces about his experiences as a government trapper in predator control and research (primarily coyotes) and the different methods he used including traps, dogs, and aerial shooting. Thomas talks about his experiences with animals and various Wildlife Services employees.

Dates: 2006 - 2010

Utah Field Station Records---

 Collection
Identifier: NWRC 0045
Abstract The Utah Field Station was established in in 1972, in collaboration with Utah State University, as a research facility dedicated to the study of captive coyotes with a focus towards developing methods to reduce predator depredation on sheep. Over the last fifty years, research at the station has focused on coyote ecology, population mechanics, behavioral patterns, and predator-prey interactions. The site has also served as a preliminary testing facility for developing and improving...
Dates: 1945 - 2008; Majority of material found within 1975 - 1995