Concerns Regarding the Use of Cyanide Gas in Oklahoma and the Retention of Federal Trapper, 1951-01-01 - 1951-12-31

Item — Box: 11, Folder: 75

Identifier: CAC_CC_001_4_11_75_0001

Staff Only

The text is a series of letters regarding the use of cyanide gas in trapping animals in Pittsburg county, Oklahoma. There is opposition to the use of cyanide gas during hunting season, leading to the resignation request of a federal trapper, Fay Hardin. The State Fish and Game Commission authorized the use of cyanide gas but later reversed their decision due to public opposition. The letters express Carl Albert concern over losing the federal trapper and request reconsideration of the resignation.

Dates

1951-01-01 - 1951-12-31

Language of Materials

English

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