This is a preliminary biological assessment of Kirwin National Wildlife Refuge. Stimulation for the report was based on the concept that future decisions related to the biological portion of the Comprehensive Conservation Plan will be based on the...
Fish hatcheries; Fisheries management; Fishes; Employees (USFWS); Scientific personnel (USFWS); Work of the Service; Uniforms; Service patch;
Fish Biologist Richard Glenn from the Abernathy Fish Technology Center studies fish DNA with the help of a PCR machine. This device is used to amplify copies of DNA samples to assist the scientists in identifying genetic variations in fish...
History; Game wardens; Law enforcement; Personnel; Poaching; Employees (USFWS)
Note: "121 mink skins illegally taken and seized by U.S. Game Management Agent Childers" in Wrangell located in Southeast Alaska. Game warden holds up mink skins.
Personnel; Work of the Service; Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation; Employees (USFWS)
Agent King with axe over shoulder prepares to walk to an illegal beaver set about 1/2 mile in background. N702 airplane. 20 miles SW Galena, Alaska, April 1954. Jim King Collection
Personnel; Work of the Service; Transportation; Aircraft; Employees (USFWS); Aviation; History
Note: "2. Agent King with Boeing Y-L 15 at Minto, Alaska. April 1954" Plane is on frozen river. Jim King Collection. Aircraft used in apprehension and conviction of violators.