Oral history interview with Joseph B. Carpenter [sound recording] : 2005 August 23.

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Oral history interview with Joseph B. Carpenter [sound recording] : 2005 August 23.

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Joseph B. Carpenter discusses 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 discussing such topics as camping in sheep camps or teepees, and the different methods used for predator control (primarily coyotes and mountain lions) including dogs, game calling, aerial gunning, traps, snares, and lures. Carpenter talks about effective trapping techniques for bear, fox and beaver and the future of trapping and wildlife management.

Sound recording : 1 optical disc (ca. 39 min.) : digital ; 4 3/4 in.Transcript : 16 leaves ; 28 cm.

National Wildlife Research Center Library, NWRC Library

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