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Trapping

 Subject
Subject Source: Library Of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 7 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 ---

Linhart, Sam (Samuel B.), 2005 - 2010

 Sub-Series — Box 2: [Barcode: NWRC0005-S1-002], Folder: 2
Abstract Sam Linhart reminisces about his past work for Wildlife Services, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). He speaks of his experiences as a government trapper in predator control and research (primarily canines and bats) and the different methods used including traps, toxicants, deterrents, and contraceptives. Linhart discusses his research on non-lethal control and humane trapping as well as toxicant and trapping work with rabid...
Dates: 2005 - 2010
Found in: National Wildlife Research Center Archives / NWRC 0005, Trapping Oral History Initiative Records -- / Series I: Trapper 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

Phillips, Rick (Richard H.), 2005 - 2010

 Sub-Series — Box 2: [Barcode: NWRC0005-S1-002], Folder: 7
Abstract

Rick Phillips 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 government trapper in predator control and research (primarily coyotes) and as a state director in Arizona and Wyoming. Phillips remembers his experiences with animals and trapping, various Wildlife Services and state services, and wildlife damage management.

Dates: 2005 - 2010
Found in: National Wildlife Research Center Archives / NWRC 0005, Trapping Oral History Initiative Records -- / Series I: Trapper Records

Pitts, James (James Jerold), 2006 - 2010

 Sub-Series — Box 2: [Barcode: NWRC0005-S1-002], Folder: 8
Abstract

James Pitts reminisces about his past work for Wildlife Services, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). He shares his experiences as a government trapper in predator control and wildlife management (primarily coyotes and beavers) and the different methods used. Pitts talks about his experiences with animals, various Wildlife Services, and confrontations with conservation organizations.

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

Plaggmeyer, John R., 2005 - 2010

 Sub-Series — Box 3: [Barcode: NWRC0005-S1-003], Folder: 1
Abstract John R. Plaggemeyer 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 rodent, animal damage and predator control (primarily coyotes) and the different methods used including poisons, snares, traps, compound 1080, aerial gunning, game calling, coyote-getters, M-44, hazing, livestock protection collars and...
Dates: 2005 - 2010
Found in: National Wildlife Research Center Archives / NWRC 0005, Trapping Oral History Initiative Records -- / Series I: Trapper Records

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

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