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Category Archives: Oregon Conservation News
Time to let ODFW hear what you think about hatchery fish: Public input next week
ODFW’s Inland Sport Fishing Advisory Committee (ISFAC) is meeting in Springfield next Monday night (2/8/10), and reducing or removing hatchery trout from the McKenzie River is on the agenda for discussion. The ISFAC was formed last year to help ODFW … Continue reading
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Do wild rainbow trout exist in the McKenzie after decades of stocking hatchery trout?
Jay Nicholas posted his response to this question recently on his Blog, Fishingwithjay.wordpress.com. You can view it if your curiosity is piqued, if you have an opinion one way or the other, or if you just want to see some … Continue reading
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Salmon Fisher’s Journal Field Observations: Stray hatchery fish
Salmon “home” right? They find their way back home to the river, tributary and maybe even the gravel bar where they were spawned. In the case of hatchery fish, they home to their release location, right? Well, yes and no. … Continue reading
Changes in Trout Unlimited National Leadership: CEO Gauvin steps down
From Trout Unlimited Oregon State Council Chair Tom Wolf: Charles Gauvin is stepping down as CEO of Trout Unlimited and Chris Wood will be replacing him. Also , Whit Fosberg will be the new president of Trout Unlimited while the … Continue reading
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Protect Tillamook and Clatsop State Forests, and salmon
If you care about salmon and steelhead on Oregon’s North Coast, now is the time to get involved with the ecological nightmare about to unfold on the Tillamook. From Jeff Hickman: Back in June 2009, the Oregon Board of Forestry … Continue reading
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Fish and Wildlife Service Does Right by Bull Trout
The US Fish and Wildlife Service recently announced its intention to revisit its 2005 critical habitat designation for bull trout, a species listed under the Endangered Spcies Act since 1999. The new proposal would increase by 19,000 stream miles the … Continue reading
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Feds may drop the hammer on the Oregon Department of Forestry
There is no question that forest practices have improved since the heyday of Oregon’s logging boom. The Oregon Forest Practices Act was in its time a revelation and placed Oregon at the forefront of forest stewardship. That was then . … Continue reading
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McKenzie Flyfishers, McKenzie River Guides Association weigh in on hatchery trout
The McKenzie Flyfisher’s Fishery Committee–composed of members with a variety of outlooks–is continuing its extensive consideration of the issue of reducing or removing hatchery trout from the McKenzie River. The club is still deliberating its official position, but has recently … Continue reading
Trout Unlimited meeting tonight — guest speaker Tom Wolf
Come on down to the Eugene Eagles Aerie for our monthly Trout Unlimited meeting at 7pm, 1375 Irving Rd. in Eugene. Tonight’s speaker, Oregon Trout Unlimited State Council Chair Tom Wolf will be speaking about TU’s projects around the state, … Continue reading
Attention fly fishing photographers: Submit to McKenzie River Trust exhibit
I’m know some of you are excellent photographers and have great shots of the McKenzie. Here’s a chance to show off your work. McKenzie River Trust is hosting a juried art exhibit for its 20th anniversary at the Jacobs Gallery … Continue reading
McKenzie River Hatchery Trout Update — Stocking Plan 2010
ODFW recently released the 2010 stocking plan for McKenzie River Trout. According to District Biologist Jeff Ziller, there are a few changes in the program that will benefit wild trout. -The biggest boon for wild fish is on the lower … Continue reading
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Oregon Fly Fishing Film Festival this weekend: Sunday 12-5pm
The Oregon Fly Fishing Film Festival takes place Sunday, January 10th 12-5pm at the David Minor Theater in Eugene (21 and over, sorry). Admission to the event is $10, and wristbands are pre-sale down at the shop. This event could … Continue reading
Oregon Fly Fishing Blog: Best of 2009
This is the Oregon Fly Fishing Blog Best of 2009. What were the top ten most important events, blog posts, conservation issues and fly fishing products of 2009? Check out our list: 10. Huge chinook on the fly: Despite a … Continue reading
Fish and Wildlife Service proposes reintroduction of bull trout into Clackamas River
From the US Fish and Wildlife Service: As part of a broad effort to recover the threatened bull trout, the Fish and Wildlife Service proposed today to reintroduce this native fish species to the upper Clackamas River. A public comment … Continue reading
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Sulfite Cures Kill Juvenile Salmonids, ODFW Researchers Find
Breaking news–ODFW researchers today released findings showing up to 30% mortality in juvenile salmonids that ingested sulfite cured roe. The study shows that some fish die from eating just one egg, but that others survive up to 23 days before … Continue reading
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