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Bears

 Subject
Subject Source: Library Of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 12 Collections and/or Records:

Bureau of Biological Survey Field Reports and Maps ---

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: NWRC 0030
Abstract The predecessor of the Bureau of Biological Survey (BBS) was established under the Department of Agriculture in 1885 to study the economic relation of birds to agriculture. The mission of the division evolved over the years to include the study of mammals, as well as to include predator and rodent control activities. In 1905, the division became known as the Bureau of Biological Survey. In 1940, the Bureau of Fisheries merged with the BBS to form the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service under...
Dates: 1900 - 1955; Majority of material found within 1912 - 1920
Found in: National Wildlife Research Center Archives / Bureau of Biological Survey Field Reports and Maps ---

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

 Sub-Series — Box 1: [Barcode: NWRC0005-S1-001], Folder: 3
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...
Dates: 2005 - 2010
Found in: National Wildlife Research Center Archives / NWRC 0005, Trapping Oral History Initiative Records -- / Series I: Trapper Records

Electronics Unit Records --

 Collection
Identifier: NWRC 0032
Scope and Contents The Electronics Unit played a pivotal role in NWRC’s wildlife research history. Since the 1960s, biologists at the Center have utilized telemetry equipment to gather information about wildlife migration, behavior, physiological processes, and mortality. In conjunction with researchers, the Electronics Unit designed innovative and unique electronic devices and developed transmitters that were more reliable, longer lasting, and farther reaching than the equipment commercially available at...
Dates: 1967 - 2007; Majority of material found within 1970 - 1999
Found in: National Wildlife Research Center Archives / Electronics Unit Records --

Follis, Buck (Walter W.), 2006 - 2010

 Sub-Series — Box 1: [Barcode: NWRC0005-S1-001], Folder: 8
Abstract

Buck Follis reminisces about his current and 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 government trapper in predator control and research (primarily wolves and bears) and the different methods used including traps, snares, and lures. Follis speaks of his experiences with animals, various Wildlife Services, and livestock protection.

Dates: 2006 - 2010
Found in: National Wildlife Research Center Archives / NWRC 0005, Trapping Oral History Initiative Records -- / Series I: Trapper Records

Jaureguiberry, Pat (Patrice), 2006 - 2011

 Sub-Series — Box 2: [Barcode: NWRC0005-S1-002], Folder: 1
Abstract

Pat Jaureguiberry reminisces about his past work as a trapper for Wildlife Services, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). He speaks of his career as a government trapper in predator control and research (coyotes, bobcats, mountain lions, and bears) and the different methods used including traps, snares, and lures. Jaureguiberry talks about his experiences with animals, hunting dogs, and livestock protection.

Dates: 2006 - 2011
Found in: National Wildlife Research Center Archives / NWRC 0005, Trapping Oral History Initiative Records -- / Series I: Trapper Records

Looney, Gary, 2005 - 2010

 Sub-Series — Box 2: [Barcode: NWRC0005-S1-002], Folder: 3
Abstract Gary Looney reminisces about his current and 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 government trapper in predator control (primarily coyotes, ravens and wolves) and the different methods used including DRC1339, traps, snares, game calling, hunting dogs, lures, M-44, and aerial gunning. Looney discusses the changes in attitudes in predator control and aerial...
Dates: 2005 - 2010
Found in: National Wildlife Research Center Archives / NWRC 0005, Trapping Oral History Initiative Records -- / Series I: Trapper Records

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
Found in: National Wildlife Research Center Archives / Mammal Damage Unit Records --

Moore, Warren G., 2005 - 2010

 Sub-Series — Box 2: [Barcode: NWRC0005-S1-002], Folder: 5
Abstract Warren Moore reminisces about his past work for Wildlife Services, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Idaho Fish and Game Department. He reminisces about his experiences as a government trapper in predator control (primarily coyotes and beaver) and the different methods used including traps, snares, lures, and aerial hunting. Moore talks about his experiences with animals, various Wildlife Services, and livestock...
Dates: 2005 - 2010
Found in: National Wildlife Research Center Archives / NWRC 0005, Trapping Oral History Initiative Records -- / Series I: Trapper Records

Olympia Field Station Records--

 Collection
Identifier: NWRC 0038
Abstract The Olympia Field Station was established in the late 1950s in cooperation with public agencies and private companies concerned with reforestation losses caused by wildlife. The Olympia, WA, Field Station and its satellite, the Bend, OR, Field Station (established in 1970), formed the Forest-Animal Research Project of the US Fish and Wildlife Service, and after 1985, of the USDA’s APHIS Animal Damage Control program. Initial studies focused on seed coatings and repellents to reduce losses...
Dates: 1961 - 2008
Found in: National Wildlife Research Center Archives / Olympia Field Station Records--

Oppenheimer, Bob (Robert Thomas), 2005 - 2010

 Sub-Series — Box 2: [Barcode: NWRC0005-S1-002], Folder: 6
Abstract Robert Thomas Oppenheimer reminisces about 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 in predator control (primarily coyotes and mountain lions) and the different methods used including traps, M-44, compound 1080, hunting dogs, snares, aerial gunning, game calling, and lures. Oppenheimer talks about...
Dates: 2005 - 2010
Found in: National Wildlife Research Center Archives / NWRC 0005, Trapping Oral History Initiative Records -- / Series I: Trapper Records

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