W. E. (Winney Elmer) Crouch

W. E. Crouch, short for Winney Elmer Crouch, was an American author of public-information and conservation publications born in 1891. His surviving works show him writing in a straightforward, useful style aimed at solving real-world problems rather than entertaining for its own sake.

He is best known today for government bulletins such as Rat Proofing Buildings and Premises, written with James Silver and M. C. Betts, and for wildlife-related works including Pocket Gopher Control and War and Wildlife. These publications connect him with the practical world of U.S. agricultural and wildlife services, where clear advice on animal control, buildings, and conservation mattered to everyday readers.

Although detailed biographical information is limited in the sources readily available online, the dates commonly associated with him are 1891–1964. What remains easy to see is the character of his work: concise, instructional writing created to help people manage land, pests, and wildlife more effectively.