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Ha ya i tried to see if they'd sell them as well to retrofit my Scadden.. no luck

I think the problem is that it's both..

Those corners are just asking for some F&F

First the Parks being delisted, then the coal policy being rescinded, now opening of water availability in the oldman drainage.. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/alberta-government-water-use-coal-oldman-reservoir-1.5826994 Any UCP voters want to put their hands up to say they support this?

All of the questions you brought up, you could address through the restrictions on the license. I have specific restrictions and things i must follow when using fish research licenses (where it's allowed to be used, extreme weather (hot or cold) requirements, reporting requirements, etc), so why couldn't this model be followed for that? - Put a restriction that you are not allowed to utilize a guide-day when there is a heat recommendation, or that there is a requirement to stop fishing by xx:xx pm. - out of province should have to pay more. Tic for tac on this one, regardless if we're getting petty on this one (oh, we're definitely petty on this one..) - Use restrictions: absolutely you could put restrictions on 'guide' licenses that are separate from angler licenses. The appetite for this is likely very high in the non-guided community as it could reduce pressure on streams (would it? who knows..), but would also start to build the BC legacy of 'million-dollar' licenses for angling-days. Im not saying that guide licensing will do much if anything 'for the fish', however it has the potential to improve the quality experience of the recreational angler (which is an important part of recreational angling). Guide licensing was never going to save the Thompson from netting at the mouth, but it definitely improved the experience for the non-guided group (when open) by not having a pile of guides running up and down river for the last 400 fish. This is all spitballing. Honestly, if we just license guides as a way to make more revenue for the coffers with no actual thought towards improving the 'experience' and fishery and any-joe can get a license without specific requirements and restrictions, then really whats the point.

Licensing guides could allow for more accountability on things like fishing during high-water-temp advisories, out-of-province incursions, use restrictions, safety, etc. All that being said, commercial 'rights' should still fall below that of First Nation, Conservation and Recreation requirements..

All your responses are why we need to get 'the man' involved. Typical tragedy of the commons, it will all be run into the ground as the majority of people dont self regulate.

I dont see how we could get to a 'quality' experience without some sort of limitation on angler days. Yes pick on the non-residents, and then non-resident canadians first.. but i really do believe we'll need some level of resident angler management. There are just too many in a 2-3 hour proximity of the southern streams with a limited number of truly great streams.. Fernie area improved dramatically as by removing the million + person source that is just next door, which in turn increased pressure here by residents. I know for a fact that i get leapfrogged by a hell of a lot more AB plates then BC or Montana, but hardly a surprise when you look at the total angler base nearby. Would removing non-resident anglers through inconvenience really make a notable difference? I think the better question is how much are albertans willing to give up a couple days on 'their' rivers to improve their overall experience.

Can’t speak to the Nile boats but these new one from outcast... real oarlocks are a life changer https://www.outcastboats.com/osg-clearwater.html

My favorite was the guys that were parking parallel to the silt control rolls like they were built in parking stals when i drove by the other day. If i was AT, i'd be rather sick of people wrecking our drainage..

I mean, how many near accidents does it take to finally close the centre of the median.. walk in from police or down .. you'll be ok

“ Response from Transalta: my request for who at AEP asked for drop was ignored. Hello Thank you for your email, I am writing to provide some context surrounding the changes to river flows that occurred on the Bow River upstream of the Calgary Weir on the morning of August 6. The flows in reference were the result of a request from Alberta Environment and Parks (AEP) to assist in re-installing a safety boom upstream of Calgary Weir. The flows were decreased to ensure safe conditions for workers installing the safety boom, and were returned to normal (approx. 150 cms/hr) following completion of the project at approximately 1 p.m. on Thursday, August 6. The flows were reduced as per our operational standard of 15 cms/hr, beginning at 12 a.m. on August 6. We understand that the Bow River flows impact many individuals and organizations and we are working with AEP to ensure that AEP provides appropriate notices in the future to the public.”

Best of all, WID is still running full tilt, meaning flows at Policemens around 75 cms.. gideeeyup

You need to spend more time watching flows and being annoyed at Transalta if this is the first time you've seen that on the Bow.. I can tell you right now, you would not want to be guiding on days like this. if the river has a 'shut-off' button, a drop of 80 m3/s is likely it.

They're in Nose Creek in the bajillions, so something is keeping them from taking off in the Bow, whether that's water quality or otherwise (brown trout diet?). I found one by the southland dog park ~10 years ago, and havent seen one since. They're around, just not a ton of them

Ive never drifted it, its too low and slow for that in my mind. I have been camping at that campground and watch him chase off anglers though. I would suspect that would be a rather heinously long day particularly once you add in a shuttle

There isn't really anywhere else to get out unless you're willing to go talk to landowners, as there isnt any direct roads to the river. The guy that runs the RV joint at the bridge above Glenwood has definitely chased off people trying to use the campsite to pull their boats out, so either talk to him ahead of time (and be prepped to pay a camping fee to get your boat out), or to slide it up the road allowance at the bridge..Which is not a small bank. Moreso, the stuff below the dam gets hot, FAST in the summer.... turns more into a walleye river then trout pretty quick in my experience

But AER regulates coal mines under EPEA? What am i missing? https://www.aer.ca/regulating-development/project-application/application-legislation/environmental-protection-and-enhancement-act.html "Our EPEA responsibilities are specific to energy resource development. We are responsible for projects and activities including gas plants, in situ oil sands plants, oil sands mines, upgraders, bulk petroleum storage facilities, and coal mines. We also review air, wastewater, groundwater, soils, and decommissioning and reclamation reports associated with these projects and activities."

Coal mining is regulated by AER, not AEP, no?

only SARA aquatic species, such as WSCT and BLTR. Wildlife doesn't hold much/any sway for SARA unless on Fed Lands or with an emergency habitat order. BLTR will be a real headache for anyone trying to do anything extractive on the eastern slopes or building new roads/culverts as their critical habitat is pretty much everywhere in the headwaters. See here: https://wildlife-species.canada.ca/species-risk-registry/virtual_sara/files/plans/Rs-BullTroutOmblesTetePlateSaskNelson-v00-2020June-Eng.pdf

I think it's pretty clear that AER is one of the more captured regulatory agencies out there..

You mean, like 93% of westslope getting wiped out in the upper fording? https://thenarwhal.ca/teck-resources-elk-valley-mines-bc-fish/ Absolutely we can be NIMBYs when it comes to the eastern slopes and Kenney doing this with zero consultation.

As mentioned above, it's Crown land. They cant formally fence across it unless they have a formal disposition or temporary field authorization from Public Lands, and even if they had that disposition, there is no way that it allows for stopping access to anglers/hunters when in crown land. Hop it all day long, call fish and wildlife when you're back at your car, be done with it. Odds are nothing will come of it as the farmer is just trying to keep his cattle within his property or lease that may be on both sides of the river. (This also doesn't speak to Canada Navigable Waters Act, which protects right to navigate.. this would likely be a non-compliance under that, pending the river)

Refer to this post I wouldnt go cutting fences as you really don't want to be to blame for cows getting onto a road and killing someone, but they're definitely not allowed across the creek without a disposition in place from AEP. I'd report them to the local fish and wildlife, as ya, they shouldnt be there

I think it's fair to say, regardless of the Public Lands Act, being a dick to a landowner is just asking for an unpleasant day for both of you for virtually no benefit, and will remove access across private land for other activities further. Sure you may be allowed to be on the river, but you might have just burnt a bridge for someone else who has been using the same land for hunting. I routinely fish on public lands next to private, and make sure to go out of my way to be kind and respectful when i run into a landowner. They may not have a right to kick you out of the 'public' section, but I'd rather have a good relationship with those that i run into, such that if i ever need anything they're more receptive (if you break your arm 12 km up the river, i'd much prefer to cut across land and not get chased off because you've been an ***hole to them in the past). Don't jump fences, dont open gates, be respectful, clean up some garbage be kind, keep your dog under control (and likely on leash) and 99% of your interactions will be positive. If you're going around looking for issues, you should probably take up a less quiet sport.. FYI, last time i asked for access from a landowner, not only did they provide me access, they gave me a key to the gate that allowed me to shave off 3 km of hiking by driving. Landowners aren't inherently enemies..