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Trapping

 Subject
Subject Source: Library Of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 25 Collections and/or Records:

Knowlton, Fred (Frederick F.)

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Abstract Fred Knowlton reminisces about his work for Wildlife Services, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). He speaks of his experiences as a wildlife biologist and researcher (primarily coyotes and jackrabbits). Knowlton worked out of the Logan, Utah Field Station but conducted research in several states. He generally focused on coyote depredation and livestock protection. He talks about his experiences with animal research, various...
Dates: 2008 - 2012

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

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

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

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

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

Pitts, James (James Jerold), 2006 - 2010

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

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

Sanders, Larry, 2006 - 2010

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

Larry Sanders reminisces about his current and 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 coyotes) and the different methods he used including traps, snares, and dogs.

Dates: 2006 - 2010

Series I: Records, 1935 - 2012

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Scope and Contents

Series I contains annual reports, work plans, research data, correspondence, memorandum, and news clippings. Topics covered in this series include control of rodents in sugarcane and macadamia orchards and control of coqui frogs and feral swine. Also included are rodent control reports from the BBS, as well as reports from the Hawaiian Sugar Planters’ Association.

Dates: 1935 - 2012