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Citation/References: |
Hansen, Jack D. (2005). Oral history interview by Nancy A. Freeman. 6 October 2005. Transcript. NWRC 0005 Trapping Oral History Initiative Records, National Wildlife Research Center Archives, Fort Collins, CO. https://nwrc.contentdm.oclc.org/digital/collection/p16473coll10/id/458/rec/9 |
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Summary, Etc. Note: |
Summary: 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 work as a trapper, along with his interactions with ranchers, the public, Wildlife Services and related personnel. He also shares his views on the future of wildlife management, trapping and predator control. |