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Red Ives Redd Counts September 14-15, 2007
On the weekend of September 14th and 15th, Palouse Unit members traveled north to the Red Ives Ranger Station, a remote workstation located on the banks of the St. Joe River in the Panhandle National Forest. During this annual September trip Palouse Unit members help Forest Service biologists conduct bull trout redd counts. After arriving at the workstation around dusk, we gathered around a campfire where students had a chance to interact with Forest Service biologists Tim Price, Lisa Hawdon, and technician Chris Conklin along with other volunteers. The next morning we received a briefing from forest fisheries biologist Tim Price before breaking into pairs to search for redds in nine tributaries of the St. Joe River. This year’s count was conducted in a unique collaborative effort that included the North Idaho Flycasters angling group, Forest Service biologists, and PUAFS members. The group successfully counted bull trout redds. Data is used by the Panhandle National Forest to monitor endangered bull trout. After working up an appetite from our long hikes, the Forest Service provided a BBQ with food furnished by the North Idaho Flycasters. The trip was enjoyed by all and allowed students a unique opportunity to work directly with both professionals, and sportsmen while enjoying scenic north Idaho.
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Last Updated 28 April 2008 |
