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  2. Ken Kranrod, Vice President at the Alberta Conservation Association, will talk about their Kids Can Catch program. He will also answer other questions about the ACA. Ken will be with us in person at the Queen Mary Park Hall. We will also stream this on ZOOM. Everyone is welcome to attend. Instructions for joining our ZOOM are at http://www.nlft.org/Zoom
  3. Just posted on "My Wild Alberta": Please be aware that the 2024-25 Sportfishing Regulations will be published later than usual. In the meantime, the 2023-24 Sportfishing Regulations will continue to apply. All anglers must continue following those regulations until the new regulations are published for the 2024-25 angling season.
  4. Dr. Le, Univ. of Alberta, has asked us to encourage members and others to complete this survey as he still does not have a sufficient number of responses to complete the study. It's findings could have some impact on fishing regulations in Alberta, especially with the provincial government's interest in increasing fish retention opportunities and thus more fish being eaten. Please pass it on to family and friends.
  5. Draw date is April 20, 2024 at our fundraising dinner and silent auction at Kenilworth Hall.
  6. I have “ Spring Fever “ , I’m starting to tye Chironomid’s for Spring Lakes , FlyRod.
  7. I do not like to change directions for the conclave but the water situation in Alberta is really not great. You can see in this Alberta Government report <LINK> that just about all of the river basins in Alberta are expected to be at low flows this summer. There are likely to be fishing restrictions in some areas, time-of-day restrictions like we had last year or perhaps outright closures. The Oldman River is part of a larger watershed that is used intensively by municipalities for drinking water and farmers for irrigation. The situation in this watershed is highlighted by this story <LINK> reporting that the lower Crowsnest River is essentially dry. Very scary news. While it is impossible to predict, I think that the likelihood of closures in the Oldman watershed are higher than they might be in other areas of the province. Thinking about this situation, and after consulting with some of you, I've decided to move the location of the 2024 Alberta Conclave to the North Ram River at the Nice & Easy site. We have met up at this location before and it produces excellent fishing. In addition to numerous spots on the North Ram itself, there are a number of day-trip options. While the outlook for this area is not that much better than the Oldman watershed, there are fewer municipal or agricultural pressures on this system. The dates for the conclave remain August 5-11. If you have questions, please let me know. Jim
  8. Chironomid Fly Fishing Last Spring at Daulberg Lake . Using a size # 16 Cormie , PS hang on !
  9. Introduction to Fly Fishing Program Includes What is Fly Fishing; Basic Equipment; Basic Skills; Fly Casting, This is a course for beginners that will teach you the basics of fly fishing. Limited to 20 participants. The course runs all day from 9:30 am to 4:30 pm, and includes a pizza lunch. Tickets are $50 (plus EventBrite fee) are now available at EventBrite
  10. Join us at Kenilworth Hall (7104 87 Ave NW, Edmonton) on Saturday April 20 for our Annual Fundraiser to support the Chapter. Tickets are $20 and available at EventBrite For members and invited guests. By popular demand we are having the same menu as last year: pulled pork on a bun and 2 sides. Doors open at 5 pm and dinner is served at 6:30 pm. We will have a silent auction and some raffles. Also this is your last chance to buy tickets on the Don Andersen bamboo rod as we will draw the winner that night.
  11. Here is a letter that you can use to request donations from businesses and other organizations that want to have a formal request on file. Adapt it as you see fit by adding your name and contact information to the bottom. Donation Request 2024.docx
  12. Paul Christensen, Senior Fisheries Biologist with Alberta Environment and Protected Areas, will talk about cumulative effects on the Bow River and time of day angling restrictions. We will meet at Queen Mary Park Hall (10844 117 St NW, Edmonton) and we will also have this on ZOOM. Instructions for joining our ZOOM are at https://www.nlft.org/zoom/ Everyone is welcome to attend.
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    This will probably be the last Tie and Talk meeting for the summer. Most of us will be going fishing until September. Tight lines.
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    It's time to get those patterns done for spring fishing. Share what you are tying. Everyone is welcome to join and contribute. To join our ZOOM please see instructions at http://www.nlft.org/Zoom
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    It's time to get those patterns done for spring fishing. Share what you are tying. Everyone is welcome to join and contribute. To join our ZOOM please see instructions at http://www.nlft.org/Zoom
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    It's time to get those patterns done for spring fishing. Share what you are tying. Everyone is welcome to join and contribute. To join our ZOOM please see instructions at http://www.nlft.org/Zoom
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    "Matthew Mitro is a coldwater fisheries research scientist with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. Based in Madison, Matt has been working with the DNR on statewide trout fisheries issues since 2003." He will talk to us via ZOOM about Wisconsin's trout and beaver management plans. Here is a short article and video about his work. We will be in person at Queen Mary Park Hall, but you can also join us via ZOOM. Instructions for joining our ZOOM.
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    We have tentatively booked a speaker from Alberta Fish & Wildlife to talk about a walleye study. More information will be available later.
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    Lorne Fitch, former fisheries biologist, will talk about his book Streams of Consequence. For more information about Lorne please see this short bio. We will meet in person at Queen Mary Park Hall, and Lorne will join us via ZOOM. All are welcome to attend either in-person or on ZOOM. Instructions for joining our ZOOM can be found at http://www.nlft.org/Zoom
  20. Yes, the meeting on Feb 28 will be on ZOOM.

  21. Dr. Greg Goss, from Biological Sciences at U of A, on “Evaluating Toxicity of Hydraulic Fracturing Flowback and Produced Water” TUC has been working on a policy statement regarding the practice of fracking for the last few years and it's still not complete. It's difficult to come up with a definitive statement. We need oil and gas but freshwater is essential for humans and all other life forms. However, there are related statements in other TUC policies, e.g.: • Water is essential for all life and should be viewed as a human right. • Natural systems evolve to exploit the range of available water within a region and as such the concept of excess water can be considered spurious. • Extraction of water from streams or aquifers can alter the movement, volume, timing and quality of water available to the environment. Any extractions must demonstrate no net harm to natural systems. This will be an interesting and thought provoking session. Well worth attending.
  22. Well, it is the time of year to be announcing conclaves. The FF@ and NLFT group will be meeting August 5-11. The 5th is a holiday in Alberta and it is my hope that some choice locations will be vacated that day. I'll go out and grab the best spot I can find and hang up the shingle. My first choice for location is to repeat on the upper Oldman River. However, southern Alberta is experiencing a pretty serious drought. Rain was almost non-existent last year and the current snow pillow is well below average. There is a chance that we may see some fishing restrictions by August. We managed to deal with time-of-day restrictions last summer but this year might be even more challenging, like stream closures. If there are restrictions in place, I will consider moving to another location that might have better water - North Ram, Blackstone, Athabasca/Berland. I'll let people know. I hope you all will consider coming out to fish some of Alberta's wonderful waters. 2024 would be a great year for any of you who have had this trip on your bucket list - everyone is welcome. Reach out if you have any questions. Jim
  23. Ok Oliver, I have added you to the list. Michael
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