Category Archives: The Word is Out

of Fisheries Biologists and a Remarkable Genetic History of Cutthroat Trout

Posted on March 31, 2014 by kortumofdiscovery

Years ago we came across an article in the Lacrosse Tribune regarding a local Fisheries Biologist who was utilizing what were then deemed to be somewhat unorthodox methods for restoring native trout — yet his work yielded superlative results, and perhaps set a model … Continue reading →

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Present Realities / Highlights of Preferred Alternative Plans

Posted on March 31, 2013 by kortumofdiscovery
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Hopefully Spring is Just Around the Corner of the 7th Winter

Posted on February 28, 2013 by kortumofdiscovery

  __________________________________________________________ Native Trout Enthusiasts have hoped, against hope that by now a plan would be underway to at least protect and preserve the phenotypical Alvord cutthroat trout that can be found in ***** Creek.

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A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words – A Priceless Illustration

Posted on October 30, 2012 by kortumofdiscovery

Though we’ve all heard the expression — “a picture is worth a thousand words” — we may not have considered that a scientific illustration, a good one, is designed to actually convey more than a photograph, and indeed — the best of … Continue reading →

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The Lethargy of Winter Will Soon Give Way to Spring Fever

Posted on February 28, 2012 by kortumofdiscovery

Winter is often a time of planning and preparation for summer’s activities.  Especially for native trout enthusiasts—anticipating the summer’s adventures is, in part, what helps us make it through the winter. Of course, there are at least a few winter … Continue reading →

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The Word is Out: What Others Realize and Accept about ***** Creek

Posted on January 4, 2010 by kortumofdiscovery

http://nativetroutflyfishing.blogspot.com/2008/08/eastern-oregon-trip-part-ii-in-search.html http://www.ncffb.org/joomla_1.0.12/index.php/THE-BOARD/Campfire/13581-Many-Rivers-to-Cross-Redux-A-report-pic.html These and several other native trout enthusiasts have documented success in catching Oncorhynchus clarki alvordensis (or the phenotype of Alvord cutthroat trout) in ***** Creek of the **** ********* National Wildlife Refuge (SE Oregon).

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Stating The Obvious (From Nevada State Trout Listing)

Posted on December 18, 2009 by kortumofdiscovery

About Trout: The Best of Robert Behnke from Trout Magazine, by Robert J. Behnke. 272 pages. The Lyons Press (September 1, 2007) Behnke brings scientific expertise, a sense of humor and a flair for drama to this collection of 43 … Continue reading →

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