PeterSL Posted January 10, 2014 Share Posted January 10, 2014 After almost a year of negotiation we have a result - two in fact!1. The senior biologist for the area has agreed to support the addition of 450 browns this spring. He found considerable support to do so from those interested in "quality" fishing though less support from those more interested in fish for the freezer. Given that browns are typically more difficult to catch than rainbows, especially I think in lakes, they have less stress from catch and release and so are likely to live longer. Therefore, we would reduce the number to 300 in the following two years to try to maintain the proportion of browns to rainbows at about 10 to 15%. After 3 years we would formally evaluate fish condition, size, numbers etc, and go from there. There is no need for any regulation change.2. Parkland County's Community and Protective Services Department has obtained budget approval to underwrite the costs of electricity to run the aerators at Muir. Am I ever grateful - it's a great relief as our funds are like parts of Doc's anatomy when fishing in his tube - rapidly shrinking! ACA will continue to install and maintain the aerators and 'Thin Ice' signage and periodically test O2 levels. BTW the County wasn't able to get the power lines in at Chickakoo in time to aerate this fall but still plans to do so.2014 for Muir has started off great! Hope it stays that way and perhaps we can find some money for a couple of concrete picnic tables. We're also planning to add a couple more regulations signs.PeterFESA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnoWolf Posted January 10, 2014 Share Posted January 10, 2014 Awesome news. Thx to all involved... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Dipperdan14 Posted January 10, 2014 Share Posted January 10, 2014 That's great news Peter!!!!!!!! Midnight madness at Muir, how many hours????? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vince Posted January 10, 2014 Share Posted January 10, 2014 Peter Great news for sure. Thank you and all that helped in getting the Brown's into Muir. Vince Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kemo99 Posted January 12, 2014 Share Posted January 12, 2014 Three gold stars for you Peter, well done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kemo99 Posted January 12, 2014 Share Posted January 12, 2014 The Muir Lake countdown timer has been added to the home page. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woolly Posted January 12, 2014 Share Posted January 12, 2014 Great news Peter. Well Done. Does Doc need a thermal support? Woolly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quentin Posted January 13, 2014 Share Posted January 13, 2014 That's great news for Muir. I'll have to try really hard to get out that way again sometime.QT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewPetesky Posted January 22, 2014 Share Posted January 22, 2014 Awesome news for Muir! I think the amount of snow and likely more to come should also raise up the water levels once again. Those new browns will have some territory Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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