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Yet they have done relatively nothing to curb the slaughter of the animals on the railway line (in my opinion).

Sawback Lake has naturally reproducing pure strain cutthroats, so they were not stocked. Also, Picklejar Lakes in Kananaskis has naturally reproducing pure strain Cutthroats, as well. There are a few other lakes in the province, also.

Very cool! Amazing footage! Thanks for posting!!

From Rob (PipestoneFlyGuy) who works for Parks... I suspect you are on the mark with predatory populations, there are tons of bears, coyotes and wolves in the area and it is becoming rare to spot undulates and other large prey, makes sense small animals would see an impact - that is my best guess anyway, data support is usually a few years behind but that is an obvious conclusion one can make from casual observation.

Deb and I had a great xc ski up on Pipestone Loop (Lake Louise area) yesterday (December 31st)... One thing we noticed was an EXTREME lack of animal tracks (rabbits, rodents, fox, etc.) compared to skiing within the Kananaskis (Elk Pass) area recently... Come to think of it, I don't think I noticed ANY animal tracks on or around the trail yesterday... Does anyone know why (or want to speculate)? Is it due to the predator/prey ratio or is something else going on in BNP? Curious? Peter

http://www.thecragandcanyon.ca/2016/12/20/highway-construction-in-kootenay-park-leads-to-new-spawning-waters-for-bull-trout New habitat for bull trout to spawn in the Vermilion River in Kootenay National Park has been created by Parks Canada staff partly as a result of work being done on Highway 93 South. The project was part of aquatic ecosystems improvements in the portion of the Vermilion River which runs adjacent to Highway 93S near the Stanley Glacier trailhead. Its really great to have the opportunity to not only improve things for people but to improve things for wildlife at the same time, said Michael den Otter, environmental assessment specialist with Parks Canada, speaking on the project. The highway work, which involved lane widening, road stabilization and improving sight lines, is part of a $49.3 million investment by the federal government to update Kootenay National Parks road infrastructure. Bull trout, listed as a Species At Risk in Alberta but not in B.C., populate the Vermilion River but the stretch which runs beside the highway has poor fish habitat due to a lack of vegetation, no place for the fish to rest and highway debris falling into the water. Therefore, bull trout normally pass through that area of river rather than stopping to spawn. Leading up this, it was already fairly poor fish habitat ... it was a stretch of water that was unproductive for them in terms of spawning, den Otter said. To reinforce the river banks near the highway and ensure the road stays intact, contractors placed large boulders along the river below the high water mark. This impacted the fish habitat but also gave Parks staff the opportunity to create new spawning habitat for the bull trout. When fish are spawning, they need little pools ... to rest in, and then they need clean gravel to spawn in, and for the stretch of river we had there the water is moving very quick and theres not many features in the water so theres not the little nooks and crannies where fish like to stop and spawn and lay their eggs, said den Otter. When we had to impact the side of the stream, we were on the bank of the water, we saw some opportunity to create new spots for fish to have those quiet areas to stop and spawn. Feature diversity within a river system is beneficial for overall aquatic health as other fish species in the river can also utilize them for spawning. The first bull trout to spawn in the newly created habitat were spotted in September. Lesley Peterson, biologist with Trout Unlimited Canada, says she is encouraged by Parks Canadas efforts to improve the outlook for bull trout. Creation and restoration of habitat is pretty important, she said. When you have an opportunity like that to do a little extra to benefit the local fish population, it is a positive. Westslope cutthroat trout, which are a Species At Risk in both B.C. and Alberta, live in lower elevation sections of the Vermilion River and thus are not impacted by the newly created fish habitat. Den Otter says this project shows that ecosystems can be improved at the same time that infrastructure can be upgraded. For a very small part of a project that has a major impact for improving the highway, we can use just some resources to be able to really improve fish habitat along here, and then to see bull trout spawning in the newly created features, for us its really exciting, he said. DKatz@postmedia.com

Jason, Just be aware that If you wear a pack, it might sit too high on your waist and will interfere with wearing the pack (then he spray will not be accessible), if you don't then it might be a good option for sure...

Did you follow-up with the staff member or management at all? Seems that might be that is worth sharing with them for some positive feedback!

I'm pretty sure you would have to declare this animal's fur (at the very least you should anyway)... Not sure what parasites, etc. it might bring into Canada... Probably best to buy your materials locally. Might not be worth saving a couple of $, in my opinion.

You can't get rid of me that quickly! Yeah took me a while to figure out it doesn't like Umlauts but then why does it allow whatever characters that has replaced my beloved Ü?! I'm sure Chris will have fun with this!

Could try Bow River Troutfitters as they sell Fish Pond.

Put it in your vehicle gas tank (gas vehicle as opposed to diesel - obviously)...

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And what happens if you aren't home to use said Remington, or if your water pipes burst, or there is a fire??

Considering it's been found outside of Johnson's Lake and found in other areas (b/c of the fish farms)? http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/whirling-disease-johnson-lake-1.3842765 An entire lake in Banff National Park may have to be drained of all its trout — or all of its water — to stop a deadly fish parasite from spreading to more waterways. Parks Canada officials are considering these extreme measures for Johnson Lake, where the first Canadian case of whirling disease was detected in August. Deadly fish disease found outside Banff park for 1st time, including trout farm MORE ALBERTA NEWS | Alberta bovine TB investigation extends to Saskatchewan Since then, whirling disease — which targets trout and salmon and causes them to swim in a circular pattern — has been detected in 14 more locations. "Just because of the proximity, there's possibility of birds moving the parasite through ... fish or fecal matter, and also recreational use connecting between the water bodies," said Bill Hunt, the manager of resource conservation with Banff National Park. Hunt said officials are particularly concerned that the disease could eventually infiltrate two more Banff lakes — Minnewanka and Two Jack. 'We do know that removing fish from a water body puts a break in the life cycle of the parasite,' says Bill Hunt with Banff National Park. (File Photo/John Hart/The Associated Press) Draining the lake Hunt said removing the water from Lake Johnson would expose the parasite to colder temperatures. "Evidence suggests that freezing is another way to reduce the prevalence of the parasite," he said. "Whether that is a full dewatering of the lake or a partial dewatering just to remove spores within the shoreline area, these are questions we're looking at right now." Hunt said "oddly enough," it's not that tough to drain a lake. Many construction companies in Alberta that are already doing this for various industrial projects, he said. "It's expensive, and we'd want to make sure there's a reasonable likelihood of a successful outcome." This rainbow trout displays the characteristic black tail and skeletal deformities indicative of whirling disease. (Stephen Atkinson/Oregon State University) Toss the troutThe other option would see all the rainbow, brown and brook trout scooped from the 15-hectare lake. "We do know that removing fish from a water body puts a break in the lifecycle of the parasite," Hunt said. He said the CFIA would destroy the trout, which are all non-native species that were introduced to Johnson Lake years ago. Hunt said at this point, Parks Canada is just brainstorming ideas and will not take any action until after completing public consultations and an environmental assessment.

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PM sent I wanted a hardwired system (b/c we have an uninsulated garage and that kills the batteries and batteries are expensive). I went with Shawn Wideman of Maximum Home Security (independent installer family business) after a recommendation on the Redneck Board! Shawn knows his sh* t! He was the only one that listened to me and even suggested ways I could save money (doing my own digging, etc.) and ways to improve my security (reinforcing doors, etc, and how to do it myself, etc.). He has done a lot of industrial installs (Costco, Victoria Secret and a bunch of retailers in Banff, and much more). He is honest and friendly and I have recommended him to neighbours and they have been equally satisfied. HIGHLY HIGHLY recommend Shawn @ MHS!! Peter

recently?

Yup!! This!!

Personally, I would use a dedicated sink tip (250 gr) and use non-weighted streamers for your 9' and leave a floating line on your 10' for nymphing and weighted streamers, but that's just me... I know some on here are pretty keen on the Rio versa-tip system... P

I presume a single hand rod? Walk and Wade or from a boat? Fast action, med/fast or moderate action rod?

http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/calgary-elbow-river-brown-trout-count-1.3837848?cmp=rss

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