11-27-2005, 06:29 PM
I've had the pleasure of assisting in several DWR gill-net studies and have always witnessed the participants taking great care with the fish that were earmarked for release. The fish not earmarked for release were always filleted and either given away to the participants and any spectators or taken down to one of the shelters and given away there.
Since the USU up on the Bear would have to have permits and the approval of the DWR, I'm sure they would also be careful in releasing the fish. But I have not participated in a Univerisity study, although it might be interesting to do so.
If improper release methods were being used, perhaps a quick instruction by a fisherman as to the proper techniques of handling and releasing fish was in order. Everyone would benefit in the long run. Not everyone is a fisherman or knows the proper techinque of releasing the different species of fish.
In my opinion, to ensure that the fish are treated carefully and released in a proper manner, I'm sure volunteers and/or observers are welcomed even with the USU studies.
You would be surprised at what you can learn just watching the gill-netting process and the studies performed. I have never been dis-allowed to take pictures or ask questions.
As BearLakeMac stated, if you have any questions it would be best to either ask the DWR or the USU about their gill-net studies...and ask that their information and findings be posted on the BFT for everyone.
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Since the USU up on the Bear would have to have permits and the approval of the DWR, I'm sure they would also be careful in releasing the fish. But I have not participated in a Univerisity study, although it might be interesting to do so.
If improper release methods were being used, perhaps a quick instruction by a fisherman as to the proper techniques of handling and releasing fish was in order. Everyone would benefit in the long run. Not everyone is a fisherman or knows the proper techinque of releasing the different species of fish.
In my opinion, to ensure that the fish are treated carefully and released in a proper manner, I'm sure volunteers and/or observers are welcomed even with the USU studies.
You would be surprised at what you can learn just watching the gill-netting process and the studies performed. I have never been dis-allowed to take pictures or ask questions.
As BearLakeMac stated, if you have any questions it would be best to either ask the DWR or the USU about their gill-net studies...and ask that their information and findings be posted on the BFT for everyone.
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