Kokanee Power in utah/wyoming

[KokaneeReaper77]

I talked with Utah fish and game biologist Lowel Marsh for Flaming Gorge today he was optimistic and had some volunteer work for us in the near future on removing some beaver dams on sheep creek to help the kokanee spawn If we can get KP up and running I would like to participate in that would any one else be interested in something like that? Also he said they may have some work in henrys fork later this fall on egg collection he doesn't know for sure if they will need any volunteers but that may come up. He had some concerns about working with a outside group, in the past they have had other groups try to demand things from the fish and game I reassured him we are here to work with not against them he seemed pretty optimistic about KP involvement.

 

[Petty4life]

even if kp isnt up and running this could be a kff sponcered event.


Do we get to use dynimite? i know a guy named Achmed that would like to help out. LOL

 

[CurlysLures]

You know me im in for removing some beaver dams as well as removeing some Burbot. What is our next step as far as getting kp up and running?

 

[KokaneeReaper77]

Petty don't get too excited but he did mention something about dynamite and no I am not kidding lol Curly the next step is to get with Walt Donaldson or Richard Wilson of Utah DWR and see if they will work with us. Having spoke with loyde Marsh i think we have a good chance, After that I will get a hold of Al Millan and see what he suggests on how to develop a mission statement and all the legal aspects of starting a KP chapter.

 

[Petty4life]

achmed will be excited. stomper

 

[ladyluck2]

Don you can count me in too, let me know if you need any help getting this started!tooexcited

 

[Kokehead]

Wether it's kp, or kff, Lets all get involved with raising solutions in UT/WYO.

 

[spiritwolf]

Count me in! I am willing to help wherever I might be needed.

 

[Digi-Troller]

Definately a great idea guys. I, like many of you, have been enjoying the kokanee resources for years without giving back. I've caught some burbot... but thats been the extent of my real contributions (other than promoting the sport). I'd love to be involved and I look forward to helping in any way that I can. I've been doing service for the DWR for years as part of the dedicated hunter program. I'd love to put forth the same amount of effort towards our kokanee fisheries!

 

[jedburton]

as long as my schedule permits I would love to be involved as much as possible,
jed

 

[Kokehead]

This goes to show that we need a kp chapter here, I was talking to a friend in the dwr today and asked him if he new the reason for the small number of kokes in causey, and he said that the haven't stocked it in over 2 years. this makes sense. The fish I pulled out earlier this year were bigger than usual but fewer than normal. they are this years spawners.
The dwr ran out of kokes and money to stock causey.

 

[KokaneeReaper77]

I spoke with Roger Willson on Monday about KP here in Utah and he was happy with what we had to offer he is over all the cold water species and lakes in the state and also gave me some info on tournaments in Utah he was worried about them being set up for weight like the bass tourneys and would rather see a length style on the gorge. He also said they will not support a tournament at strawberry for koke's apparently they do not allow any tournaments up there because of the strict regs and it is one of the few places to harvest eggs in Utah. So it is looking good for a KP I just need to get a hold of Al and let him know that the fish and game is on board for both states I left him a email on Monday and haven't herd back from him yet I know he has been pretty busy lately so as soon as he lets me know what we are looking at as far as paper work and the legal aspect i will let you guys know.
Don J.

 

[Kokehead]

Great work Don. And a big thanx for heading this off. So are you volunteering to be the chapter pres?

 

[Petty4life]

Great work Don. And a big thanx for heading this off. So are you volunteering to be the chapter pres?

I was going to ask the same thingthumbsup

 

[KokaneeReaper77]

I will do it but I get extreamly busy in the fall with archery elk, hunting and rifle for deer then comes ducks, if you guys are ok with that i would be happy to volunteer

 

[Petty4life]

im ok with it

 

[CurlysLures]

Im ok as well. I have put all my time in fishing and not so much in hunting so I think there are some of us who will help during your busy times

 

[Kokehead]

Put me in the same as well, all I do is work and fish,

 

[JIGGIT]

lets get rolling. a burbot demolition!!! think after its set the other boards should be invited amybee involve a tv station to show up.the dwr and the wfg get the word out bigtime. kill them all!!! ken

 

[HiTechKoke]

I am glad to see you guys are looking to get organized in one form or another. It certainly can start simple and go from there. If you have any general questions about the Kokanee Power organization I can probably help since I am on their board. I discovered this Forum in a strange way yesterday and since I was recently indoctrinated (ie spoiled rotten) on a recent FG trip with the wife and Jared as our host I needed more FG Kokanee reports! I hope to get back there again next year.

The key for any organization is to have plenty of volunteers of course and setting up a board of course.. Working with your DFG is a really important step as well and it sounds like that has been looked into from what I am reading. There are many other steps to the overall process but with enough help it can get done.

Kevin