Compound 1080
Subject
Subject Source: Local sources
Scope Note: Use for: 1080 or 1080 Compound
Found in 9 Collections and/or Records:
Depredations Control Image Collection
Collection
Identifier: NWRC 0026
Scope and Contents
The Depredations Control Image Collection (NWRC 0026) consists of slides, photos, and negatives dated 1928 to 1994 that document research activities related to predator contol by the Animal Damage Control (ADC) unit. Included are images of aerial control, coyotes, sheep, frightening devices, traps, sheep necropsy, lures, repellents, telemetry studies, and toxic sheep collars.
Dates:
1928 - 1994
Guy Connolly Papers --
Collection
Identifier: NWRC 0002
Abstract
Wildlife Research Biologist Guy Connolly served in numerous capacities during his more than 20 years with the Animal Damage Control (ADC) Program’s Denver Wildlife Research Center (DWRC). He worked in ID, CA, TX, MT, and OR as a field researcher and biologist, and in Denver and Washington D.C. as a wildlife specialist and as DWRC’s principal research liaison with ADC operations. Chemical and lethal coyote control methods, aerial shooting, sodium cyanide ejectors, toxic and nontoxic baits,...
Dates:
1915-2014, Bulk dates 1970-1997
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
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
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
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
Wildlife Services Wyoming State Office Records --
Collection
Identifier: NWRC 0028
Abstract
The Wildlife Services Wyoming State Office Records document activities at the State Office in Casper from the early 1900s through 2003. The Wyoming WS program's mission is to protect domestic livestock from predators such as coyotes, red fox, mountain lions, black bears, and threatened or endangered species, such as grizzly bears and wolves. The Wyoming Wildlife Services office works with a diverse set of cooperators, including airports, businesses, cities, counties, and individuals to...
Dates:
1915 - 2003
WS Idaho State Office Records --
Collection
Identifier: NWRC 0031
Scope and Contents
This collection includes five series and consists of eleven boxes of materials, including documents, slides, photographs, and artifacts that document the history of bird, predator, and rodent control in the state of Idaho from 1915 to 1990. Materials from several federal agencies and programs such as the BBS, WPA, CCC, USFWS, ADC, USDA, USDI, and Wildlife Services are included.
Series I of this collection includes 75 years (1915-1990) of annual reports highlighting predator and...
Dates:
1915 - 1991; Majority of material found within 1930 - 1980