At our March 8th Ted Trueblood Chapter meeting, we return to the Boise River in our backyard and learn the latest informationon our local fishery from Idaho Department of Fish and Game (IDFG), Regional Fisheries Manager, Art Butts, and Regional Fishery Biologist, Tim D’Amico. Last fall, IDFG conducted its triennial fish population monitoring of the Boise River, from Barber Park downstream and we will get some fresh informationon what they found. In addition, IDFG annually monitors dozens of sites along the river and at side channels to understand the extent of fry and young of year fish.
We will meet at Smoky Mountain Pizzaria Grill on Parkcenter Blvd. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the meeting program will begin at 7:30 p.m. WHEN: Wednesday, March 8, 2023 Doors open at 6:30 p.m. (MST) Program starts at 7:30 p.m. (MST)
Wood River Redband Trout: A Unique and Resilient Legacy
of Idaho’s Native Species
[This is a rescheduled meeting and at a different location and weekday then normal]
Many of us have experienced the terrific trout fishery of the Wood River in central Idaho. But when you have brought a salmonid to hand how many have thought there may be a unique and important heritage to these denizens? As research into the redband trout in this area has progressed scientists are finding a distinctive history of the trout inhabitants in the Wood River Basin. We will get the newest information from genetic studies and potential implications for management of the population.
Wood River trout at the annual fish rescue led by the Hemingway Chapter of TU
For our February 16, 2023 meeting we will have a presentation by Matthew Campbell, the Fisheries Genetics Program Coordinator with the Idaho Department of Fish and Game, and lead author of a forthcoming paper on Wood River trout origins. Matt is based at the Eagle Fish Genetics Lab [www.eaglefishgeneticslab.com] conducting research to provide comprehensive genetic information to address central questions related to the conservation and management of Idaho’s native fish species (one of five sections under the IDFG Research Division).
Yes, this meeting is a mulligan since we had to cancel our January 11 meeting.
Matt Campbell, Idaho Dept. Fish and Game
LOCATION CHANGE
For this meeting we will be at the Idaho Fish & Game Headquarters, 600 S Walnut St, Boise, ID 83712 Enter via the south door (closest to the MK Nature Center)
Doors open 6:30 p.m. and meeting starts at 7:30 p.m.
Wood River Redband Trout: A Unique and Resilient Legacy
of Idaho’s Native Species
Many of us have experienced the terrific trout fishery of the Wood River in central Idaho. But when you have brought a salmonid to hand how many have thought there may be a unique and important heritage to these denizens? As research into the redband trout in this area has progressed scientists are finding a distinctive history of the trout inhabitants in the Wood River Basin. We will get the newest information from genetic studies and potential implications for management of the population.
Wood River trout at the annual fish rescue led by the Hemingway Chapter of TU
For our January 11, 2023 meeting we will have a presentation by Matthew Campbell, the Fisheries Genetics Program Coordinator with the Idaho Department of Fish and Game, and lead author of a forthcoming paper on Wood River trout origins. Matt is based at the Eagle Fish Genetics Lab [www.eaglefishgeneticslab.com] conducting research to provide comprehensive genetic information to address central questions related to the conservation and management of Idaho’s native fish species (one of five sections under the IDFG Research Division).
Matt Campbell, Idaho Dept. Fish and Game
Doors open 6:30 p.m. and meeting starts at 7:30 p.m. Smoky Mtn. Pizza. 415 E Parkcenter Blvd, Boise, ID 83706
Election night, November 8th: a safe harbor for 120 people that evening was a brewpub in downtown Boise. This was our regular Ted Trueblood Chapter meeting, but we moved it up one night and worked with our hosts at White Dog Brewery and with the International Fly Fishing Film Festival to put on a showing of the 2022 IF4 film.
While attendees enjoyed a cold brew or two and some snacks while viewing the film, another purpose for the event was an official welcoming for the new Boise State University Fishing Club.
Boise State University students from the new fishing club. This is part of the TU Five Rivers program. Faculty advisor Ti Macklin is second from right.
Door prizes from the Boise State Fishing Club and financial check presentation from Trout Unlimited was part of the program along with the film.
Three different screens were available for viewing.
Come to our Nov. 8 Fly Film Fest at White Dog Brewery. Tickets available here for $15.00. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Film at 7:00 p.m. Food and beverages available for purchase.
Proceeds from the raffle at this event will support the new Boise State Fly Fishing Club, a TU Five Rivers program.
This will be a great way to connect with friends and other fly fishing enthusiasts!
The weather is helping us out and now is the time to do some stream restoration work.
We have a project on Warm Springs Creek here in Boise. We have previously had several work activities at this site. So joining us for these projects will allow you to see the fruits of our/your labor on previous efforts.
September 24th, this coming Saturday.
We will be weeding around the trees and willow we planted last winter and early spring. There is a significant amount of reed canary grass and purple loostrife and these invasive plants need control. Some work tools will be provided. But it is likely we will do a lot of hand pulling.
Time Line: Starts at 10 AM and will last about 2 hours. If you have them please wear waterproof boots. the area along the stream is fairly muddy.
Volunteer event number 3 at Marianne Williams Park:
Tuesday, September 20th from 5:30pm to 7:30pm
We would love some help pulling noxious weeds, wrapping trees to mitigate beaver damage, closing unnecessary social trails and picking up trash along the river bank at the park. The more volunteers we have, the more of these goals we will work towards. We will be meeting in the parking lot at 5:30 on September 20th.
This is the first volunteer event we’ve had in the evening, and we would love to see you there!
Bring your fly rod for some evening fishing following the event if you’d like. Email Trevor@elevateflyfishing.com if you have any questions or to RSVP.
Join the Trout Unlimited Chapter of Trout Unlimited for a celebration of the Treasure Valley’s unique angling community.
About this event
When: 6-9 PM. Wednesday, Sept. 14th
Where: Kristin Armstrong Municipal Park 500 S Walnut St, Boise, ID 83712
What: Meet the Ted Trueblood Chapter Board of Directors, local fishing community leaders, fishing retailers, conservation groups and more. This is a one-stop shop to connect with your anglers and learn about conserving our local resources.
Featuring: Casting demonstrations, fly tying demonstrations and more.
Food & Drink: Standard grilled fare (cheeseburgers, hot dogs etc.) will be served, with libations. Alcohol will be available, but identification will be required.
Live onYoutube!Wednesday, May 11, 2022 6:00 p.m. (MDT)
Wednesday, May 11th, join the Ted Trueblood Chapter of Trout Unlimited as we welcome Rick Williams to discuss Salmon of the Pacific Northwest.
Rick’s presentation will focus on the more than century-long decline of salmon in the Pacific Northwest and the Columbia River, the general failure of management to reverse the decline, and many reasons for that failure. The roles and impacts of hydrosystem development and over-reliance on hatchery production will be discussed. Lessons learned will be noted and a new vision and roadmap for salmon restorationdescribed.
RICHARD N. WILLIAMS, PhD Fisheries – Conservation – Genetics Rick Williams is a fisheries ecologist and Research Associate in the Department of Biology at The College of Idaho. His research and consulting focuses on conservation of native steelhead, redband, and cutthroat trout in western North America. Rick has been active in Columbia River salmon recovery issues since 1987, and in 2006, published a book on Pacific salmon recovery (Return to the River) that describes the century-long decline of Columbia River salmon and steelhead and proposes a new approach to their restoration. Rick continues to be active in writing and public speaking on Snake River and Columbia River salmon and steelhead recovery.
Rick is also a Life Member of Trout Unlimited (TU), the Henry’s Fork Foundation, and Fly Fishers International (FFI). Rick serves as the Senior Conservation Advisor for FFI and is a Certified Master Instructor and Two-Hand Master Instructor. Rick is also an owner of Idaho Angler (www.IdahoAngler.com) a specialty fly fishing shop in Boise, Idaho. This event will be broadcast for FREE on Facebook and on the Ted Trueblood Chapter of Trout Unlimited’sYouTube page.
Please share with anglers and community members who love Idaho salmon and steelhead !
