The Truchas Chapter of Trout Unlimited has started a Rio Grande Cutthroat Restoration Fund last year. The monies in this fund are to assist governmant agencies and non-profits like the Truchas Chapter and New Mexico Trout carry out specific Rio Grande Cutthroat restoration projects. The High Desert Angler is lending support to the Truchas Chapter by carrying some great Truchas Chapter branded merchandise. These ballcaps and shirts look terrific and sport the Truchas logo. All money for merchandise sold goes into the Restoration Fund. Come into the High Desert Angler and have a look at this stuff and help the Truchas Chapter restore our native fish.
The Upper Pecos Watershed Association and the Truchas Chapter helped open the Forked Lightning Ranch unit of the Pecos National Historical Park to fishing this autumn. This pilot program will begin on September 4th and runs through November 3rd. This program is somewhat modeled after the one on Valles Caldera. The main difference is that there are only three fishing beats. Each beat is roughly one mile long and up to three anglers are allowed on each beat. One is only available on a first come first served basis. The other two can be reserved by fax or mail. Currently they do not take reservations over the internet. The FAX number is 505-757-7207. Their mailing address is Fishing Program/ Pecos NHP, PO Box 418, Pecos NM 87522.
The Valles Caldera Trust has opened the East Fork to fishing on the Valles Caldera National Preserve a few weeks ago. To apply, use this link to their website at /www.vallescaldera.gov/comevisit/fish/EastFork.aspx. Otherwise access the East Fork reservation page from their home page by clicking on Come Visit. Then click on the fishing tab and select East Fork. I've already heard some very positive reports from anglers fishing the East Fork recently.
The New Mexico State Game Commission has enacted a two fly only rule for the quality waters of the San Juan. This rule will go into effect on July 1st. As a result, Game and Fish officers are starting to make their appearance on the San Juan. They are informing fly fishers of the "two fly" rule, but also checking licenses and for barbed flies. They recommend that you completely file the barb down or risk a citation. They check for a barb by running your tippet over the bend of the hook. If the tippet catches on your "pinched" barb you may get cited.
The New Mexico Department of Game and Fish is requesting your help defending our state from an invasion of alien organisms, aquatic invasive/nuisance species that threaten our water supplies, fish, wildlife and aquatic ecosystems. More than 100 aquatic invasive species already are impacting New Mexico's natural resources, and the threats of zebra mussels and quagga mussels continue to grow despite regulations prohibiting their introduction to the state. To battle these invasive species, the Department, acting on behalf of the Aquatic Invasive Species Advisory Council of New Mexico, is requesting your input on the Draft New Mexico Aquatic Invasive Species Management Plan. Once established, the plan will make New Mexico eligible for federal matching funds to address activities specified in the management plan. Currently, New Mexico is not eligible for this funding because it has no plan. A final draft will be presented to the national Aquatic Nuisance Species Task Force and Governor Bill Richardson for approval. Individuals, groups, organizations, NGOs, tribes and agencies are encouraged to participate in this 30-day public participation period by submitting comments on this draft plan. For more information, please visit the Department website, www.wildlife.state.nm.us and click on “Public Comments,” or contact Brian Lang at (505) 476-8108 or brian.lang@state.nm.us. Additional information about aquatic invasive species is available by visiting www.protectyourwaters.net or www.fws.gov/answest.
Monday, August 25, 2008
Wednesday, August 20, 2008
Fly Fishing News for the Week of August 18, 2008
High Desert Angler's senior guide Norman Maktima will be showing his artwork during this year's Indian Market. He will be exhibiting his collector displays of fishing flies that he has tied, as well as doing tying demonstrations. His craftwork on these flies is incredible! They catch as many fly fishers as they catch fish. He is sharing a booth with his sister, jewelry maker Kari Maktima, in the Anasazi Room at the Eldorado Hotel this Saturday and Sunday, August 23rd and 24th.
The Bureau of Reclamation has scheduled a meeting on August 26 from 1-3pm at the Farmington Civic Center. This is an ongoing discussion on regulating flows out of Navajo Dam into the San Juan River. Concerned fly fishers who can attend should so their voice at the table can be heard. Other interested parties will no doubt be represented and the fly fishing community needs to also. More information is available at http://www.fishthesanjuan.com on the discussion forum page.
The Valles Caldera Trust has opened the East Fork to fishing on the Valles Caldera National Preserve a few weeks ago. To apply, use this link to their website at /www.vallescaldera.gov/comevisit/fish/EastFork.aspx. Otherwise access the East Fork reservation page from their home page by clicking on Come Visit. Then click on the fishing tab and select East Fork. I've already heard some very positive reports from anglers fishing the East Fork recently.
The New Mexico State Game Commission has enacted a two fly only rule for the quality waters of the San Juan. This rule will go into effect on July 1st. As a result, Game and Fish officers are starting to make their appearance on the San Juan. They are informing fly fishers of the "two fly" rule, but also checking licenses and for barbed flies. They recommend that you completely file the barb down or risk a citation. They check for a barb by running your tippet over the bend of the hook. If the tippet catches on your "pinched" barb you may get cited.
The New Mexico Department of Game and Fish is requesting your help defending our state from an invasion of alien organisms, aquatic invasive/nuisance species that threaten our water supplies, fish, wildlife and aquatic ecosystems. More than 100 aquatic invasive species already are impacting New Mexico's natural resources, and the threats of zebra mussels and quagga mussels continue to grow despite regulations prohibiting their introduction to the state. To battle these invasive species, the Department, acting on behalf of the Aquatic Invasive Species Advisory Council of New Mexico, is requesting your input on the Draft New Mexico Aquatic Invasive Species Management Plan. Once established, the plan will make New Mexico eligible for federal matching funds to address activities specified in the management plan. Currently, New Mexico is not eligible for this funding because it has no plan. A final draft will be presented to the national Aquatic Nuisance Species Task Force and Governor Bill Richardson for approval. Individuals, groups, organizations, NGOs, tribes and agencies are encouraged to participate in this 30-day public participation period by submitting comments on this draft plan. For more information, please visit the Department website, www.wildlife.state.nm.us and click on “Public Comments,” or contact Brian Lang at (505) 476-8108 or brian.lang@state.nm.us. Additional information about aquatic invasive species is available by visiting www.protectyourwaters.net or www.fws.gov/answest.
The Bureau of Reclamation has scheduled a meeting on August 26 from 1-3pm at the Farmington Civic Center. This is an ongoing discussion on regulating flows out of Navajo Dam into the San Juan River. Concerned fly fishers who can attend should so their voice at the table can be heard. Other interested parties will no doubt be represented and the fly fishing community needs to also. More information is available at http://www.fishthesanjuan.com on the discussion forum page.
The Valles Caldera Trust has opened the East Fork to fishing on the Valles Caldera National Preserve a few weeks ago. To apply, use this link to their website at /www.vallescaldera.gov/comevisit/fish/EastFork.aspx. Otherwise access the East Fork reservation page from their home page by clicking on Come Visit. Then click on the fishing tab and select East Fork. I've already heard some very positive reports from anglers fishing the East Fork recently.
The New Mexico State Game Commission has enacted a two fly only rule for the quality waters of the San Juan. This rule will go into effect on July 1st. As a result, Game and Fish officers are starting to make their appearance on the San Juan. They are informing fly fishers of the "two fly" rule, but also checking licenses and for barbed flies. They recommend that you completely file the barb down or risk a citation. They check for a barb by running your tippet over the bend of the hook. If the tippet catches on your "pinched" barb you may get cited.
The New Mexico Department of Game and Fish is requesting your help defending our state from an invasion of alien organisms, aquatic invasive/nuisance species that threaten our water supplies, fish, wildlife and aquatic ecosystems. More than 100 aquatic invasive species already are impacting New Mexico's natural resources, and the threats of zebra mussels and quagga mussels continue to grow despite regulations prohibiting their introduction to the state. To battle these invasive species, the Department, acting on behalf of the Aquatic Invasive Species Advisory Council of New Mexico, is requesting your input on the Draft New Mexico Aquatic Invasive Species Management Plan. Once established, the plan will make New Mexico eligible for federal matching funds to address activities specified in the management plan. Currently, New Mexico is not eligible for this funding because it has no plan. A final draft will be presented to the national Aquatic Nuisance Species Task Force and Governor Bill Richardson for approval. Individuals, groups, organizations, NGOs, tribes and agencies are encouraged to participate in this 30-day public participation period by submitting comments on this draft plan. For more information, please visit the Department website, www.wildlife.state.nm.us and click on “Public Comments,” or contact Brian Lang at (505) 476-8108 or brian.lang@state.nm.us. Additional information about aquatic invasive species is available by visiting www.protectyourwaters.net or www.fws.gov/answest.
Saturday, August 9, 2008
Fly Fishing News for the Week of August 11, 2008
The Bureau of Reclamation has scheduled a meeting on August 26 from 1-3pm at the Farmington Civic Center. This is an ongoing discussion on regulating flows out of Navajo Dam into the San Juan River. Concerned fly fishers who can attend should so their voice at the table can be heard. Other interested parties will no doubt be represented and the fly fishing community needs to also. More information is available at http://www.fishthesanjuan.com on the discussion forum page.
The Valles Caldera Trust has opened the East Fork to fishing on the Valles Caldera National Preserve a few weeks ago. To apply, use this link to their website at /www.vallescaldera.gov/comevisit/fish/EastFork.aspx. Otherwise access the East Fork reservation page from their home page by clicking on Come Visit. Then click on the fishing tab and select East Fork. I've already heard some very positive reports from anglers fishing the East Fork recently.
The New Mexico State Game Commission has enacted a two fly only rule for the quality waters of the San Juan. This rule will go into effect on July 1st. As a result, Game and Fish officers are starting to make their appearance on the San Juan. They are informing fly fishers of the "two fly" rule, but also checking licenses and for barbed flies. They recommend that you completely file the barb down or risk a citation. They check for a barb by running your tippet over the bend of the hook. If the tippet catches on your "pinched" barb you may get cited.
The New Mexico Department of Game and Fish is requesting your help defending our state from an invasion of alien organisms, aquatic invasive/nuisance species that threaten our water supplies, fish, wildlife and aquatic ecosystems. More than 100 aquatic invasive species already are impacting New Mexico's natural resources, and the threats of zebra mussels and quagga mussels continue to grow despite regulations prohibiting their introduction to the state. To battle these invasive species, the Department, acting on behalf of the Aquatic Invasive Species Advisory Council of New Mexico, is requesting your input on the Draft New Mexico Aquatic Invasive Species Management Plan. Once established, the plan will make New Mexico eligible for federal matching funds to address activities specified in the management plan. Currently, New Mexico is not eligible for this funding because it has no plan. A final draft will be presented to the national Aquatic Nuisance Species Task Force and Governor Bill Richardson for approval. Individuals, groups, organizations, NGOs, tribes and agencies are encouraged to participate in this 30-day public participation period by submitting comments on this draft plan. For more information, please visit the Department website, www.wildlife.state.nm.us and click on “Public Comments,” or contact Brian Lang at (505) 476-8108 or brian.lang@state.nm.us. Additional information about aquatic invasive species is available by visiting www.protectyourwaters.net or www.fws.gov/answest.
The Valles Caldera Trust has opened the East Fork to fishing on the Valles Caldera National Preserve a few weeks ago. To apply, use this link to their website at /www.vallescaldera.gov/comevisit/fish/EastFork.aspx. Otherwise access the East Fork reservation page from their home page by clicking on Come Visit. Then click on the fishing tab and select East Fork. I've already heard some very positive reports from anglers fishing the East Fork recently.
The New Mexico State Game Commission has enacted a two fly only rule for the quality waters of the San Juan. This rule will go into effect on July 1st. As a result, Game and Fish officers are starting to make their appearance on the San Juan. They are informing fly fishers of the "two fly" rule, but also checking licenses and for barbed flies. They recommend that you completely file the barb down or risk a citation. They check for a barb by running your tippet over the bend of the hook. If the tippet catches on your "pinched" barb you may get cited.
The New Mexico Department of Game and Fish is requesting your help defending our state from an invasion of alien organisms, aquatic invasive/nuisance species that threaten our water supplies, fish, wildlife and aquatic ecosystems. More than 100 aquatic invasive species already are impacting New Mexico's natural resources, and the threats of zebra mussels and quagga mussels continue to grow despite regulations prohibiting their introduction to the state. To battle these invasive species, the Department, acting on behalf of the Aquatic Invasive Species Advisory Council of New Mexico, is requesting your input on the Draft New Mexico Aquatic Invasive Species Management Plan. Once established, the plan will make New Mexico eligible for federal matching funds to address activities specified in the management plan. Currently, New Mexico is not eligible for this funding because it has no plan. A final draft will be presented to the national Aquatic Nuisance Species Task Force and Governor Bill Richardson for approval. Individuals, groups, organizations, NGOs, tribes and agencies are encouraged to participate in this 30-day public participation period by submitting comments on this draft plan. For more information, please visit the Department website, www.wildlife.state.nm.us and click on “Public Comments,” or contact Brian Lang at (505) 476-8108 or brian.lang@state.nm.us. Additional information about aquatic invasive species is available by visiting www.protectyourwaters.net or www.fws.gov/answest.
Friday, August 1, 2008
Fly Fishing News for the Week of July 28, 2009
The Valles Caldera Trust has opened the East Fork to fishing on the Valles Caldera National Preserve a few weeks ago. To apply, use this link to their website at /www.vallescaldera.gov/comevisit/fish/EastFork.aspx. Otherwise access the East Fork reservation page from their home page by clicking on Come Visit. Then click on the fishing tab and select East Fork. I've already heard some very positive reports from anglers fishing the East Fork recently.
The New Mexico State Game Commission has enacted a two fly only rule for the quality waters of the San Juan. This rule will go into effect on July 1st. As a result, Game and Fish officers are starting to make their appearance on the San Juan. They are informing fly fishers of the "two fly" rule, but also checking licenses and for barbed flies. They recommend that you completely file the barb down or risk a citation. They check for a barb by running your tippet over the bend of the hook. If the tippet catches on your "pinched" barb you may get cited.
New Mexico Trout is seeking help for some Volunteer Projects this summer. The next one involves building elk exclosures on the Rio de las Vacas. If you can help, the list of projects are listed below.
>August 2-3rd, 2008: Rio de las Vacas stream restoration and exclosure project.
Contact: Julie Walker, NMENV (505-476-3069)
>September 27th, 2008: Oat Canyon Erosion Control and Stabilization.
Contact: Jo Wargo (USFS)
The New Mexico Department of Game and Fish is requesting your help defending our state from an invasion of alien organisms, aquatic invasive/nuisance species that threaten our water supplies, fish, wildlife and aquatic ecosystems. More than 100 aquatic invasive species already are impacting New Mexico's natural resources, and the threats of zebra mussels and quagga mussels continue to grow despite regulations prohibiting their introduction to the state. To battle these invasive species, the Department, acting on behalf of the Aquatic Invasive Species Advisory Council of New Mexico, is requesting your input on the Draft New Mexico Aquatic Invasive Species Management Plan. Once established, the plan will make New Mexico eligible for federal matching funds to address activities specified in the management plan. Currently, New Mexico is not eligible for this funding because it has no plan. A final draft will be presented to the national Aquatic Nuisance Species Task Force and Governor Bill Richardson for approval. Individuals, groups, organizations, NGOs, tribes and agencies are encouraged to participate in this 30-day public participation period by submitting comments on this draft plan. For more information, please visit the Department website, www.wildlife.state.nm.us and click on “Public Comments,” or contact Brian Lang at (505) 476-8108 or brian.lang@state.nm.us. Additional information about aquatic invasive species is available by visiting www.protectyourwaters.net or www.fws.gov/answest.
The New Mexico State Game Commission has enacted a two fly only rule for the quality waters of the San Juan. This rule will go into effect on July 1st. As a result, Game and Fish officers are starting to make their appearance on the San Juan. They are informing fly fishers of the "two fly" rule, but also checking licenses and for barbed flies. They recommend that you completely file the barb down or risk a citation. They check for a barb by running your tippet over the bend of the hook. If the tippet catches on your "pinched" barb you may get cited.
New Mexico Trout is seeking help for some Volunteer Projects this summer. The next one involves building elk exclosures on the Rio de las Vacas. If you can help, the list of projects are listed below.
>August 2-3rd, 2008: Rio de las Vacas stream restoration and exclosure project.
Contact: Julie Walker, NMENV (505-476-3069)
>September 27th, 2008: Oat Canyon Erosion Control and Stabilization.
Contact: Jo Wargo (USFS)
The New Mexico Department of Game and Fish is requesting your help defending our state from an invasion of alien organisms, aquatic invasive/nuisance species that threaten our water supplies, fish, wildlife and aquatic ecosystems. More than 100 aquatic invasive species already are impacting New Mexico's natural resources, and the threats of zebra mussels and quagga mussels continue to grow despite regulations prohibiting their introduction to the state. To battle these invasive species, the Department, acting on behalf of the Aquatic Invasive Species Advisory Council of New Mexico, is requesting your input on the Draft New Mexico Aquatic Invasive Species Management Plan. Once established, the plan will make New Mexico eligible for federal matching funds to address activities specified in the management plan. Currently, New Mexico is not eligible for this funding because it has no plan. A final draft will be presented to the national Aquatic Nuisance Species Task Force and Governor Bill Richardson for approval. Individuals, groups, organizations, NGOs, tribes and agencies are encouraged to participate in this 30-day public participation period by submitting comments on this draft plan. For more information, please visit the Department website, www.wildlife.state.nm.us and click on “Public Comments,” or contact Brian Lang at (505) 476-8108 or brian.lang@state.nm.us. Additional information about aquatic invasive species is available by visiting www.protectyourwaters.net or www.fws.gov/answest.
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