The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife is looking for individuals who fish the McKenzie River for TROUT to participate in Angler Catch Surveys. These surveys can be done anytime of the year, on any stretch of the McKenzie River and will continue for at least 2 years. Volunteers will not be required to participate for the entire two years. I am only asking for individuals to collect data at their own leisure. The more data we collect, the more accurate our results will be.
I have tried to make the survey form as easy to fill out as possible. I have attached a sample of the data sheet for you to review.
If you would like to participate, I can send you a data sheet that is printed on Rite-in-the-Rain paper which makes it more durable to weather conditions. You are also welcome to collect data on another source and fill out the data sheet at home when you are done fishing for the day. Whatever you decide, it is very important that the data is accurate!
This project is very important and will be used to evaluate certain salmonid species abundances in the McKenzie River.
So if you would like to participate, let me know. I can answer any questions you may have. Feel free to forward this e-mail to others that may be interested.
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Erik R. Moberly
Fish Biologist / Salmon Trout Enhancement Program
Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife
3150 Main Street
Springfield, Or. 97478
(541) 726-3515 x28 (Office)
(541) 953-8803 (Cell)
erik.r.moberly@state.or.us