This post is part of our Throwback Thursday series and originally appeared on the now deceased blog “Voluntary Beatdown.” Author Jason Koertge can be found on Instagram @bacon_to_fry. Thanks to Jason for letting WSU revive your epic work as one of the best fishing experience writers we’ve had the pleasure of reading. RIP VB. Let’s face it critters: …
eDNA and O. mykiss, part II
Natalie Stauffer-Olsen Two weeks ago we looked at the use of eDNA in monitoring for the presence or absence of aquatic species. While our post was not a comprehensive review of this subject, we did include some of the most promising aspects — and some of the challenges — associated with using this new technology. In short, eDNA …
Carving a path through the debate over upper Willamette steelhead
Carving a path through the debate over upper Willamette steelhead There are no easy decisions in the world of steelhead conservation and management, but some issues are more difficult than others, such as hatcheries. Although the science on hatcheries is solid and critical to guiding management of wild steelhead, there is a role for hatcheries, as long as …
Science Friday: The value of new technology: eDNA and O. mykiss
By Natalie Stauffer-Olsen It is always exciting when new technology becomes available that can help us understand, manage and protect wild steelhead, the mavericks of the Pacific salmonids. Steelhead and rainbow trout populations can be difficult to predict, model and understand because of their very plastic (scientific term for highly variable) life histories, from juveniles to adults. What’s …