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Conservation Corner
by Heath Wakelee |
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As we move into the warmer weather our thoughts turn to spending more time outdoors and planning a few fishing trips. I’ve got some ideas for you that may improve your skill level, may introduce you to new water (Golden Trout!) and will leave some great fishing areas better off because you were there. For the past several years California Trout has identified a few backcountry areas that need some work and they seek volunteers to help. The general schedule is to fish early and late and do some restoration work during the middle of the day. This would be a great opportunity to take a son/daughter or grandson/granddaughter into the backcountry to catch Golden Trout, teach them backpacking skills and valuable conservation lessons.
Cal Trout currently has six trips planned (all are in the Kern River Watershed – East of Bakersfield): (1) A work Weekend at Monache Wildlife Area June 17-18; (2) Casa Vieja Fence Repair on June 28-30; (3) Population Estimates (electro-fishing) in Mulkey Meadow late July or August (4 days); (4) Population estimates (electro-fishing) in Golden Trout Creek late July or August (6 days); (5) Templeton Barrier/Strawberry Monitoring (electro-fishing) September 18 - 23 and (6) Monache Wildlife Area September 30 – Oct 1st for fence removal and electro-fishing.
You don’t have to sign up for the full length of the project, and all able-bodied people are welcome. You’ll generally need to supply your own camping/backpacking gear and those details are located on the Cal Trout web site.
For further information about these non-Granite Bay Flycasters sponsored events, please visit the California Trout website at www.caltrout.org and look under “Volunteer Opportunities.”
Heath Wakelee VP Conservation 916 870 5253 |
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