Egg collection time

[John Lico]

Well it is that time once again.DFG is installing the wiers at the Little Truckee this week and might be ready for the first collection sometime next week.We need volunteers.Now unfortionately DFG always do egg collections in the middle of the week.Not weekends.I know alot of us work Mon.thru Fri.but hopefully there is enough membership that can help.If you would like to help please call me at [707]246=7171 or contact me here on the volunteer board or pm me here and leave me your contact info.Thankyou again John

[Big John]

John, little. I have several people, new who would like to help from up here. I an getting names and numberes for you. BBJ

[John Lico]

Thanks Big John.

[HiTechKoke]

If any one wonders what the process looks like from some pictures and video here's the link from last year.

viewtopic.php?f=1&t=1239

I have to emphasize this is a lot of fun being part of the process and knowing you have contributed to California's Kokanee population. It's a lot of fun!

Kevin

[Jeff Byram]

John, Call me when you know the schedule. I would like to help.
Jeff Byram
cell # (925) 878-9890

[John Lico]

Will do Jeff.Thanks again.

[John Lico]

Pease check the volunteer board.

[Gary Coe]

I received word yesterday from the DFG that two dates had been picked for the Little Truckee/Stampede kokanee egg collections. They are next Wednesday, October 7 and the following Tuesday on October 13.

There are currently 4000-5000 fish behind the weirs that were placed about two weeks ago on the Little Truckee.

Bring your waders and gloves if you have them and HAVE FUN! Check here Monday or call John for further details (times etc.)

[D Place]

John:
I would love to be there again this year, but I will be working on those days. I have Thurs and Fri's off and will watch and see if one of those days come up for collection. Just a a message for the members; if you have not had this opportunity before you should try to do this as it is a great time to see all those fish and be a part of this process.
Doug

[Gary Coe]

I have cursory information only this evening. More data will become available very soon and I'll forward that on to you here as it becomes available.

In a word: SUCCESS!!!!! I'm receiving word that everyone had a great time and they're all ready to go back next week. There were 1041 females processed and 350 males milked. They expect the number of eggs collected to top 600,000. I should get a closer count tomorrow.

As of now, next Tuesday is a "GO". Call Director John Lico if you'd like to go have some fun and participate in a most worthwhile project at the same time.

What a group. Thank you all.

[HiTechKoke]

And here are some wonderful videos from egg take #1 courtesy of "zhands? on Youtube. We'll be getting some pictures as well from the first event.



And a nice video slide show with music....

[Gary Coe]

Say! Great pictures above. That guy knows what he's doing doesn't he!

Just a quick update folks.... I just got off the phone with San Joaquin. The actual eggtake count for yesterday was 657,620. "Thank you" to everyone involved.

As I type, KP Director Jake Flohr and his team are at the hatchery going through the initial sort. Contact him if you're interested in helping out down there. They'll be working the eggs almost daily for the next few months.

[Zhands]

Thanks for posting that Kevin I had a blast. With an operation and scenery like that, it's hard not to get good footage. I really enjoyed myself along with MJK and BigD from Kokemart.

Thanks for the numbers Gary, I put them with my posts.

Keith

[Gary Coe]

IMPORTANT. PLEASE READ ABOUT TOMORROW'S KOKANEE EGGTAKE!!!

Due to the storm hitting California tonight/tomorrow, the eggtake has been postponed until this Thursday, October 15th. Check back here for further details as they become available.

Thanks,

[Gary Coe]

EGG COLLECTION DELAYED!!!

This just in from the DFG: Tomorrow's egg collection has been postponed, probably until later next week. Flows on the Little Truckee are high, to the point of it being a safety issue. Additionally, the top weir was blown out during yesterday's storm.

Taylor Creek is nearly ready for collection as well. So next week could be a "double dip day".

Check here for more information as it becomes available.

Thanks,