Oral history interview with Philip A. Taylor [sound recording] : 2005 July 27.

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Oral history interview with Philip A. Taylor [sound recording] : 2005 July 27.

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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 reminisces 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 talks about his hunting and trapping experiences with various animals, including his highly-prized and beloved hunting hounds. He describes his work as an aerial gunner; his interactions with ranchers, the public, Wildlife Services and related personnel; and shares his views on the future of wildlife management, trapping and predator control.

Sound recording : 1 optical disc (ca. 70 min.) : digital ; 4 3/4 in.Transcript : 27 leaves ; 28 cm.

National Wildlife Research Center Library, NWRC Library

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