Posted in conservation on Oct 18th, 2012
A new study in the journal Science evaluates the status of unassessed global fisheries. While the results suggest that most fish stocks suffer dramatic declines, if people act now to put in place proven solutions, there is hope for the oceans and those that depend on them. Co-author of the paper, Steve Gaines, dean of [...]
Posted in policy on Oct 10th, 2012
The American Sportfishing Association reports that on Sept. 14, 2012 the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) released its recommendations for budget cuts that include withholding parts of the Sport Fish Restoration and Boating Trust Fund. The cut would be the first in the fund’s 62-year history. The ASA calls the fund, “the backbone of [...]
Posted in policy on Oct 9th, 2012
In The Conservationist, Hal Herring interviews U.S. Senator Jon Tester (D.-Montana) about why he is tenaciously pushing a Senate vote on The Sportsmen’s Act of 2012 before November. “I’m the Chairman of the Congressional Sportsmen’s Caucus, and these are all ideas that have come out of our work there. When I got to be the [...]
Posted in planning on Sep 21st, 2012
The Connecticut River Watershed Council and the Conservation Law Foundation have joined together to look at why Otter Creek in Rutland leapt up as Irene Struck, increasing in flow by nearly 20 times in the space of a little more than a day, while downstream in Middlebury the river rose much more gradually, and more [...]
Posted in taimen on Sep 11th, 2012
This is the final blog post from my work with Rare Conservation and World Wildlife Fund this summer. Driving through the six Soums (districts) along the Onon River really opened my eyes to the amount of work that has been completed in this area. Each town had billboards portraying members of the local fishing clubs [...]
Posted in taimen on Sep 3rd, 2012
As I write this in late July 2012, I am getting ready to begin a 12 day trip to the Onon River Basin in Eastern Mongolia. The purpose of this trip is to conduct a situation assessment dealing with several issues along the Onon River. Reportedly the birthplace of Chinggis Khan, the Onon River is an incredibly special place. [...]
Posted in taimen on Aug 16th, 2012
We have expanded our taimen conservation education and awareness campaign, with posters and brochures, to the Chinggis Khan International Airport in the capital of Ulaanbaatar. Our display stands nearly 7-feet-tall and is located in the middle of the international baggage claim area. The message is simple and clear and it uses the same poster design [...]
Posted in taimen on Aug 13th, 2012
The spring season came to an end on the Delger Murun River. We have had an unusual weather pattern resulting in a higher amount of rain and even a little snow. The river was quick to muddy up this year which is something we have never seen before. From talking with locals and Fish Mongolia staff it appears [...]
Posted in fish on Jul 10th, 2012
The Global Flyfisher’s Martin Joergensen writes: 1) Prefer single hooks and one hook only. Trebles are potential trouble if you ask me. Multiple hooks shouldn’t be used. 2) Fish barbless if you’re fishing catch and release (C&R). Pinch the barb on barbed hooks. Barbless hooks hook well and holds fine, but unhooks indefinitely much easier. 3) [...]
Posted in taimen on Jul 6th, 2012
Rare Conservation Fellow Gankhuyag “Gaana” Balbar helped facilitate the construction of three fishermen clubhouses where the fishing clubs (established during his Pride campaign with Rare) will operate from and where locals and visitors will need to go to purchase fishing permits, confirm a fishing guide, and receive information on catch-and-release techniques and regulation. Additionally, he conducted [...]
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