07-23-2012, 03:36 AM
Yes calling the F&G region office at 208-324-4359 and talking to Scott Stanton or Doug Megargle are the men to talk to. Tell them that a self sustaining population is the goal but transplanting and stocking is also an option.
The transplanting of large cats from the snake river/ Brownlee will give the river the best opportunity for Natural recruitment. It is quite possible that they would not reproduce every year. Only on the low water years when the temp gets up. But that's okay.
That brings us to Limits. Since our area has not real natural recruitment. It is important that we have limits. The supply is not "unlimited" so why is harvest unlimited? A limit of some sort is needed.
I would like to see the area from Bell Rapids boat launch to Lower Salmon the target area for the Brownlee transplants. Some were transplanted last year into Dog creek. I am assuming that will happen again, but they were pounded. The Snake at Hagerman has the best chance in our area of natural recruitment happening. I would also like to see Crappie planted there as well.
This has just been a wish list for the most part. Most guys that want t fish for Crappie and Cats just head for Brownlee. It is easier than banging heads against walls. If enough guys call in and pester the regional office the better. Ron
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The transplanting of large cats from the snake river/ Brownlee will give the river the best opportunity for Natural recruitment. It is quite possible that they would not reproduce every year. Only on the low water years when the temp gets up. But that's okay.
That brings us to Limits. Since our area has not real natural recruitment. It is important that we have limits. The supply is not "unlimited" so why is harvest unlimited? A limit of some sort is needed.
I would like to see the area from Bell Rapids boat launch to Lower Salmon the target area for the Brownlee transplants. Some were transplanted last year into Dog creek. I am assuming that will happen again, but they were pounded. The Snake at Hagerman has the best chance in our area of natural recruitment happening. I would also like to see Crappie planted there as well.
This has just been a wish list for the most part. Most guys that want t fish for Crappie and Cats just head for Brownlee. It is easier than banging heads against walls. If enough guys call in and pester the regional office the better. Ron
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