Conservation

Fishman Vid – Yellowstone Cutts

July 28, 2009 ⋅ 2 comments

Wildlife sound recorder Mike Kasic swims with Yellowstone cutthroat trout. Great footage! Concerns about the cutthroat’s plight, especially in Yellowstone Lake are also discussed.

Fishing for Desert Natives – Day 2

July 23, 2009 ⋅ 14 comments

Day 2 of Dan’s and Scott’s Desert Natives Fishing Trip along the northern edge of the Great Basin wherein we fished for redband trout on Rock Creek and Alvord cutthroat and Lahontan cutthroat on Guano Creek. And suffered a merciless attack by mosquitoes.

Fishing for Desert Natives – Day 1

July 17, 2009 ⋅ 5 comments

Day 1 of Dan’s and Scott’s Desert Natives Fishing Trip: Idaho (fishing Bennett Creek and South Fork of the Boise) and driving to Oregon. Enjoy the adventure along with us.

The Ugly Are Worth Saving

July 13, 2009 ⋅ Post a comment

A climate of more equitable treatment of threatened and endangered species seems to be coming from the government.

Reasons to Fish for Natives – One Man’s List

July 13, 2009 ⋅ 4 comments

Tired of the “super-size me” mentality of fishing? When stalking native trout, the size of the fish is generally not the main criterion for choosing which species or location to fish. In fact, size is often low on the list. Read 10 reasons to fish for natives.

No Limits

July 13, 2009 ⋅ Post a comment

Trying to restore native Yellowstone cutts, 6 lakes in the Flathead area of Montana had their fish limits removed.

Hatchery Programs Finally Scrutinized?

July 7, 2009 ⋅ Post a comment

Some of the latest science behind the reasons why hatchery raised fish are not good for wild populations.

The Power of One Dam Judge

July 6, 2009 ⋅ Post a comment

The power of one dam judge is shown in this opinion piece about dam removal on the Snake River.

Fishing for Desert Natives – Preface

July 6, 2009 ⋅ 2 comments

Background to Dan and Scott’s Desert Natives Fishing Trip along the northern edge of the Great Basin. Wherein you learn a little about the Great Basin and the main target of the trip.

Apache Trout Hatchery in Danger?

July 5, 2009 ⋅ Post a comment

The Alchesay National Fish Hatchery (the hatchery that has played a major role in helping Apache trout make a comeback) has some water problems.

North Cascades NP Stops Stocking Non-Natives

July 4, 2009 ⋅ Post a comment

North Cascades National Park management plan for the stocking of about 42 high country lakes is to stop stocking non-native species.

Pelicans vs. Cutthroat

July 3, 2009 ⋅ Post a comment

Pelicans vs Yellowstone cutthroat. Both species have population concerns. Idaho wants to kill some pelicans to save cutthroats. Feds say no.

Good news for the headwaters of the Upper Blackfoot River

June 28, 2009 ⋅ Post a comment

Good news for the headwaters of the Upper Blackfoot River–Cleaning up mine remnants polluting the Blackfoot River get a little closer.

Is USFWS Nominee Sam Hamilton the Best Choice?

June 26, 2009 ⋅ Post a comment

Obama’s USFWS nominee, Sam Hamilton, is head of the Southeastern Region where surveyed scientists and employees gave low ratings for key issues in the region.

“Utah Energy Leases Deferred”

June 26, 2009 ⋅ Post a comment

“Utah Bureau of Land Management [announces] that valuable public-lands fish and wildlife habitat would receive additional review before being leased for oil and gas development.”