Correspondence Regarding the Use of Cyanide Gas in Hunting and Trapping in 1951 Oklahoma
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_11_75_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding the Use of Cyanide Gas in Hunting and Trapping in 1951 Oklahoma
- Date Created:
- 1951-01-01
- EDTF:
- 1951-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Rights:
- http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/
- Language:
- eng
- Record Type:
- correspondence
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Collection Finding Aid:
- https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/146
- Description:
- The document is a letter from State Representative C. Plowboy Edwards to Mr. A.E. Gray, Director of the Fish and Wild Life Service, expressing concern over the potential resignation of trapper Fay Hardin due to opposition to the use of cyanide gas during hunting season. The letter highlights the support for Hardin and urges Gray to reconsider his decision. It also mentions the involvement of various political figures and the Oklahoma Fish and Game Commission in the matter. Additionally, there is reference to relevant laws and regulations regarding the use of cyanide gas and the pursuit of fur-bearing animals.
- Policy Area:
- Agriculture and Food
- Congress:
- 82nd (1951-1953)
- Physical Location:
- CAC_CC_1_4_11_75_0000, Box, 11, 75, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving
- Location Represented:
- United States (nation), Oklahoma (state)
- Type:
- Text
- Extent:
- 9 Pages