Interviewer
Edd Nentwig
Files
Description
Richard Kenck reminisces about growing up in Choteau, Montana, on a ranch at the mouth at the Dearborn Canyon. He recalls trapping as a young boy, starting with smaller animals such as marten then larger animals including beavers, mountain lions and coyotes as he got older. Kenck describes the men in the Augusta, Montana, area who taught him how to trap, as well as traps that he built. He also mentions different methods of trapping such as using scents, and problems with 1080 poison. Kenck discusses the evolution of different animal populations in the Augusta area during the 20th century, and changing attitudes and policies within the Montana Department of Fish and Game regarding population control. He also talks about the popularity of trapping during the 1930s. Kenck describes how trapping has changed during the 20th century, and his relationship with Montana game wardens, particularly Bruce Neal. He discusses the moral and ethical aspects of trapping.
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Document Type
Oral History
Subjects
Kenck, Richard C., 1906-2002; Trapping, Montana; Fur trappers, Montana; Fur trapping methods; Fur trapping equipment; Predator control; Montana Department of Fish and Game; Dearborn Canyon, Montana; Augusta, Montana
Original Date
12-12-1981
Time Period
Twentieth century
Geographic Coverage
Montana
Language
eng
Original Collection
Fur Trappers Oral History Project, OH 099, Archives and Special Collections, Mansfield Library, University of Montana-Missoula
Digital Publisher
University of Montana--Missoula. Mansfield Library
Rights
Copyright to this collection is held by the interview participants and by the Maureen and Mike Mansfield Library, University of Montana-Missoula. Permission may be required for use. For further information please contact Archives and Special Collections: (406) 243-2053 / library.archives@umontana.edu
Oral History Number
OH 099-019, 020
Media Type
Sound; Text
Original Format
2 sound cassettes (02:00:00 min.) analog + 1 transcript (46 p.: 28 cm.)
Digital Format
audio/mp3; application/pdf
Run Time
01:30:04 minutes
Local Filename
OH_099_019_020.mp3; OH_099_019_020.pdf
Citation
Kenck, Richard, "Richard "Dick" Kenck Interview, December 12, 1981" (1981). Fur Trappers Oral History Project. 15.
https://scholarworks.umt.edu/montanafurtrappers/15