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With your license purchase in Montana you get discounted rates at the many FAS (fishing access sites) campgrounds. One such site is in Craig. Right on the river, a stones throw away from Joe’s bar. Stayed at one on the Yellowstone. But can’t remember it’s name. I’ll put a link to all the FAS sites below. Pgs 54-55 if you got the cash reserve a day on Armstrongs spring creek. It is amazing and worth it once in your life if you’re in the area. Need any other intel send me a PM https://fwp.mt.gov/binaries/content/assets/fwp/fish/misc/fas-guide---2017---fullversion.pdf

Added some new prizes from some of our thoughts partners in Conservation.

Link to RSVP: https://bowrivertrout.org Join us on April 28th with Keep Fish Wet where Executive Director and Fishery Scientist Sascha Clark Danylchuk will discuss science-based best practices needed to create better outcomes for our fish populations. Sasha and the team at Keep Fish Wet have worked tirelessly researching this topic, and believe that making small adjustments in how we as anglers catch, handle, and release fish can make a large difference in preserving our treasured fisheries for years to come. All participants in the evening Zoom meeting will be entered for a draw to win some fun prizes. Handmade Cherry Net Growler, Growler Fill and Toque from Bow River Brewing $50 Gift Card to Iron Bow Fly Shop glow green Nalgene bottle from Elements outfitters Patagonia low pro trucker hat from Patagonia Calgary Poster created by SAW Strategic

Hey Fly Fish Calgary, Just thought I would let you know about two fundraisers we are hosting to raise some funds to help conserve the Bow River. 1. Online Silent Auction (Open Now - March 19 @ 9pm) https://www.32auctions.com/BowRiverTroutFoundation Bow River Guided Trips Guided W and W trip for 4 in the Eastern Slopes Red Deer River Guided Trip 3 Day Guided Backcountry Stillwater Trip staying at Northern Lights Lodge in Likely, BC Custom Fly Rod and Flies Gear, Cutting Boards, Hats, Mugs, Some really cool items 2. Virtual Whisky/Wine Tasting Event (Friday, March 19th 7-9pm, $75) https://bowrivertrout.org/virtualtastingevent/ Curated selection of 4 – 1.5oz of high end Whisky samples. Scotch, Irish, Rye, Bourbon: Explore the different styles in the Whisky family Option to substitute a bottle of wine for the non Whisky drinkers. (Will be of equal value to Whisky) Red or White Tasting notes provided by Elliot Hunter Charcuterie box by Great Events Catering Special guest speakers and presentations throughout the evening. A little about what we have done for the Bow River: all funds we raise go right back into the Bow River. We aim to have as little overhead as possible so it all goes into helping.- Improvements and Maintenance of Policeman's Flats- Whirling Disease research in traditional Rainbow Trout spawning areas (working with U of A, hoping for Summer 2021 start)- Engagement on Bow River Flows with TransAlta- Engagement with AEP on Bow River Fish Population Studies- Maintaining relationships with all stakeholders responsible for or with Bow River management and conservation.- Fishing line recycling bins at Strategic locations- Collaborating with City of Calgary to complete in stream and riparian monitoring on Bow with in Calgary.

i learned a bunch about WD attending the virtual symposium. If you would like to watch the symposium, here is a link. It had a bunch of very informative info:

The AEP Whirling Disease task force that produced this report has had its funding severely decreased. Much of the work that they have been doing is going to be discontinued unfortunately. Last year they hosted an online virtual WD conference which I attended, where a lot of the research was presented. It really opened my eyes to the work the task force was doing. Dont get me wrong, work will still be done on this portfolio, but just not same amount or scope. BRTF was approached by the U of A looking for some financial support to do some site specific research on the Bow River. We are now looking into see what help we can provide them. Will get back to you with the progress once I have that info.

Hope they took his gear. One week out from another offence sounds like he needs a stronger lesson this time.

Doesn’t it mean??? You follow General regs June 16 - Aug 31 Then you follow the special regulations listed. Sept 1 - Oct 31 (5 whitefish) The listed special regulation deviates from the general river regulation of 0 whitefish Sept 1 - Oct 31.

I liked the event. Very engaging Biologist willing to share info and their ideas. Liked the come and go format, thought all of the AEP staff were very approachable. They seemed to care and were enthusiastic in talking to the public. Some very good (and weird) feedback on the post it notes at each station. I will be watching with interest to see what happens.

For those interested: Bow River Trout Foundation is hosting a Fall Fishing Festival on Sept 28th. At the dinner portion of the event some of the issues mentioned above will be presented and discussed: Further synopsis below: Paul Christensen, Senior Bow River Basin Fishery Biologist, will be presenting the population update. He will touch on the following topics during his presentation: How a population estimate is accomplished. The 2018 population summary from the survey completed in September 2018. A short summary of the 2019 fishery population study (took place from September 9-13th.) Age Growth for the Bow River trout how quickly they grow how large a certain age fish is how large/old when they start to spawn Summary of 2018 Creel Survey including a look at angler effort and where anglers are from. Some projects that have been happening within the Bow System. Some thoughts on what the Bow Fishery looks like into the future.

Tons of logging trucks on that road as they are pulling logs out of fire zones 7 days a week, tread carefully in the tight spots, and watch the corners. Enjoy! Bigger isn't necessarily better when choosing your fly in this area.

My experience with the copious amounts of kids I teach is that he probably picked up this bad habit from some shady friend on some sleezy backcountry stream. Hopefully they don’t introduce him to other bad habits like slough sharks. Everyone knows rainbows are just the gateway.

Don’t forget upper bow. Banff - Canmore (lonnnnggg float in very beautiful country) Canmore - Exshaw (bring a trolling motor for last slow section)

awesome! Thanks Walton!

With the online reservation system for front and back country camping I thought it would. Plus you can buy your park pass online. Tech would be the same I don’t understand why they haven’t.

Yep thats where I started, found the local fly shop online. Also found a blog article and good Yukon online resource. Was just looking for some more intimate or personal experiences.

No section below for this I guess...so put it here. Headed to Whitehorse Aug 2-9 Will spend a few days there, then touring to Dawson and Skagway. $25 license is appealing. Will bring rods. Can only walk and wade and I’m not afraid to hike and explore. Looking for some general guidance to cut down on searching time. Looks to be lots of grayling, what else?

Man that is pretty cool...love the renderings you did. Pretty solid skill set you have there! I taught my students a little AutoCAD and Revit, takes a lot of work to make something as nice as you did. My skills are no where near where yours are (or my students) Nice design, like all the different fish on the casing. Drag looks pretty solid! awesome post all around!

I think a lot of these projects are on hold until the BRAP is released (Bow River Action Plan). From my understanding it should be released shortly, which will hopefully provide the direction and timelines that many of these projects will take.

Delayed.....no update given as of yet as to when the project will move forward.

It will be a full day kinda deal. No end time given. But since it is a government job, I am sure that there will be ample coffee breaks and a long lunch. My guess is you should be done by 4 or 5.

From the Bow River Trout Facebook page: If you are interested in volunteering to assist with the AEP fish population surveys next week, please send me a PM and I will pass on our presidents contact info. Will keep his phone number off a public site. Two volunteers are needed on Tuesday, Thursday & Friday, Sept 11, 13 &14 One volunteer is needed on Monday or Wednesday Sept 10 & 12 Meet at Fish Creek Boar Ramp 9.00 AM each morning New info: The 2018 Bow River Fish Population Study will be expanded to include 12 new sites within Calgary and the Lower Bow stretch of the river the week of September 17. 3 sites between Bearspaw and Harvie Passage 4 sites between Harvie Passage and Policeman's Flats 3 sites between Cottonwoods and McKinnon's Flats 2 sites below McKinnon's Flats and Carseland. When the final analysis come out of these new locations and compared to the historical sites used below Policeman's Flats, it will be interesting to see what the trout population estimate will be for the entire Blue Ribbon Bow River

As you read the article, should you have any input, BRT would love to hear it. The more voices and perspectives we have the better!

Here is the link to our latest article on Bow River Flows. https://bowrivertrout.files.wordpress.com/2018/08/a-need-for-bow-river-water-management-change-final.pdf Feedback is always welcome, and if you feel so inclined we could always use new members!! https://bowrivertrout.org/membership-donations/

Tight lines, In the BRT discussions with AEP and Transalta we have brought up the issue of the flows in the Ghost - Bearspaw section and the impact it has on the fishery. We did not bring up safety, but that is an excellent point and something that we can being up in further discussions. There is a diverse opinion amongst AEP staff on what is happening in this stretch, but at the very least we got them considering the fishery. The same can also be said for the fluctuations seen on the Kananaskis river and it’s relatively poor fishery as a result. Both need to be looked at for sure. we will be releasing our second article about flows and power generation shortly. I’ll post the link once it’s live. We could always use more support, and the more squeaky wheels we have advocating for the river, the better. Jason Vice President BRT