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Trapping

 Subject
Subject Source: Library Of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 25 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 ---

Dodson, Monte M., 2006 - 2010

 Sub-Series — Box 1: [Barcode: NWRC0005-S1-001], Folder: 6
Abstract Monte Dodson 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, U.S. Fish and Game, and Oklahoma Game and Fish Departments. He speaks of his experiences as a government trapper in predator control and the different trapping methods and equipment used. Dodson talks about his experiences with animals, various Wildlife Services, and wildlife...
Dates: 2006 - 2010
Found in: National Wildlife Research Center Archives / NWRC 0005, Trapping Oral History Initiative Records -- / Series I: Trapper Records

Fall, Michael W., 2005 - 2010

 Sub-Series — Box 1: [Barcode: NWRC0005-S1-001], Folder: 7
Abstract Mike Fall reminisces about his career, from 1970-2001, with the Denver Wildlife Research Center(DWRC) (later renamed the National Wildlife Research Center), a facility within the USDA's, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), Wildlife Services. Fall discusses his vertebrate pest control and trapping work in the Philippines and other foreign countries such as Nicaragua, Venezuela, and Bangladesh. He also talks about his work as head of an international program unit, working...
Dates: 2005 - 2010
Found in: National Wildlife Research Center Archives / NWRC 0005, Trapping Oral History Initiative Records -- / Series I: Trapper 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

Halvorson, Gale J., 2006 - 2010

 Sub-Series — Box 1: [Barcode: NWRC0005-S1-001], Folder: 9
Abstract

Gale J. Halvorson discusses his past work in the fur trade and his role in working for Wildlife Services, Animal and Plant Inspection Service (APHIS), United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). He speaks of trapping a variety of animals such as badger, coyote, and beaver using traps and lures. Halvorson spent his career in wildlife depredation control and wildlife management.

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

Hansen, Jack D., 2005 - 2010

 Sub-Series — Box 1: [Barcode: NWRC0005-S1-001], Folder: 10
Abstract Jack D. Hansen reminisces about his past work for Idaho and Utah Fish and Wildlife Services and 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, aerial gunning and herding, traps, snares, game calling, and lures. He describes his...
Dates: 2005 - 2010
Found in: National Wildlife Research Center Archives / NWRC 0005, Trapping Oral History Initiative Records -- / Series I: Trapper Records

Hawaii Field Station Records --

 Collection
Identifier: NWRC 0024
Scope and Contents The Hawaii Field Station Records consists of three boxes of materials dated from the mid-1930s through early 2000s. Materials in this collection document many of the research activities at the station including rodent control efforts and efforts to control invasive species such as coqui frogs and brown tree snakes. In addition to documents, this collection also includes hundreds of slides and photographs of personnel conducting lab and field work in Hawaii and Guam. Series I...
Dates: 1935 - 2012; Majority of material found within 1980 - 2000
Found in: National Wildlife Research Center Archives / Hawaii Field Station Records --

Hawthorne, Don (Donald W.), 2006 - 2010

 Sub-Series — Box 1: [Barcode: NWRC0005-S1-001], Folder: 11
Abstract Don Hawthorne discusses his career in 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 used including traps and aerial gunning. Hawthorne talks about his experiences as a supervisor and director in Wildlife Services in Utah, Oklahoma, and Washington D.C. including training, politics,...
Dates: 2006 - 2010
Found in: National Wildlife Research Center Archives / NWRC 0005, Trapping Oral History Initiative Records -- / Series I: Trapper Records

Investigations in Economic Mammalogy and Ornithology Collection --

 Collection
Identifier: NWRC 0009
Abstract The Division of Economic Ornithology and Mammalogy was established by Dr. C. Hart Merriam and the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) in 1886. Along with Dr. A.K. Fisher, he pioneered research on methods for controlling damage to agriculture by wildlife. The Investigations in Economic Mammalogy and Ornithology contains collection data from bird collections, mammal trapping, and baiting in several western states. Each volume was pre-printed with catalog numbers and bound at the...
Dates: 1930 - 1961
Found in: National Wildlife Research Center Archives / Investigations in Economic Mammalogy and Ornithology Collection --

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

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