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by popster
Mon Feb 12, 2024 8:45 am
Forum: Lake Champlain
Topic: UPCOMING MEETING re SALISBURY HATCHERY
Replies: 0
Views: 600

UPCOMING MEETING re SALISBURY HATCHERY

This was posted by Mike Covey on Fish802 FB site "I’ve had a lot of folks asking me why they are closing the Salisbury hatchery knowing how detrimental this will be to Vermonters and our fishery. According to Commissioner Herrick it is simply because Governor Scott told him to close it. When t...
by popster
Mon Feb 12, 2024 8:43 am
Forum: Fishing Reports
Topic: Proposed Salisbury Hatchery Closing
Replies: 9
Views: 1601

Re: Proposed Salisbury Hatchery Closing

This was posted by Mike Covey on Fish802 FB site "I’ve had a lot of folks asking me why they are closing the Salisbury hatchery knowing how detrimental this will be to Vermonters and our fishery. According to Commissioner Herrick it is simply because Governor Scott told him to close it. When t...
by popster
Mon Feb 12, 2024 8:34 am
Forum: Lake Champlain
Topic: Here we go again. Proposal to close salisbury hatchery
Replies: 4
Views: 1161

Re: IMPORTANT MEETING re Proposal to close salisbury hatchery

This was posted by Mike Covey on Fish802 FB site "I’ve had a lot of folks asking me why they are closing the Salisbury hatchery knowing how detrimental this will be to Vermonters and our fishery. According to Commissioner Herrick it is simply because Governor Scott told him to close it. When th...
by popster
Sat Feb 03, 2024 2:00 pm
Forum: Fishing Reports
Topic: Proposed Salisbury Hatchery Closing
Replies: 9
Views: 1601

Re: Proposed Salsbury Hatchery Closing

This is the YouTube video of the Vermont Committee on House Appropriations yesterday with the Fish & Wildlife Commissioner laying out his plan, discussing cutbacks and answering questions. Who knew that LCI has been receiving $30,000 from VTFG? https://www.youtube.com/live/BTulUYuVq1E?si=tzEgjHh...
by popster
Sun Nov 05, 2023 6:38 pm
Forum: Lake Champlain
Topic: Frostbite Shootout 2023 Results
Replies: 10
Views: 2626

Re: Frostbite Shootout 2023 Results

Well done guys. What a nice Salmon. Very fitting, Reggie, for you to award the 1st Judd Swenor Memorial Trophy to your partner, Jeremy. Another fun Frostbite Derby in the books, run by the Master of Ceremonies and Caterers Supreme, Randy and Kathy. Glad to see Kevin Kelsey, who gave us a very inform...
by popster
Thu Nov 02, 2023 2:56 pm
Forum: Lake Champlain
Topic: Frostbite Shootout Guest Speaker
Replies: 1
Views: 1326

Frostbite Shootout Guest Speaker

I am happy to announce that Kevin Kelsey, from Vermont Fish & Wildlife , will be joining us following the weigh-in, to present a brief up-to-date report from the Ed Weed Fish Hatchery, where he oversees all facility operations as well as broodstock and fish culture production activities. For th...
by popster
Thu Nov 02, 2023 2:25 pm
Forum: Lake Champlain
Topic: Food at Shootout
Replies: 2
Views: 1338

Re: Food at Shootout

Smoked Champlain Salmon Pate w/ Crackers (Randy would be using Toast Points!)
by popster
Sat Aug 19, 2023 7:12 am
Forum: Trout and Salmon tactics
Topic: Smart Troll System to track Divers.
Replies: 45
Views: 28498

Re: Time for Smart Troll to track divers!

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by popster
Wed Apr 12, 2023 3:23 pm
Forum: Lake Champlain
Topic: Pointer Pointer Pointer, Come back
Replies: 39
Views: 20837

Re: Pointer Pointer Pointer, Come back

Just a shout out of appreciation for all the support shown by my friends in this group....Randy, Scott, Raz, Michael, Mike D, Gerry, Andre, Paul M, Ron, Matt, Hawkeye, Meddie, Jack, John, Todd, Bill R, Cas and many, many more. It means so much. Followup visits recently with my Doctors have been very...
by popster
Tue Apr 04, 2023 11:00 am
Forum: Lake Champlain
Topic: Pointer Pointer Pointer, Come back
Replies: 39
Views: 20837

Re: Pointer Pointer Pointer, Come back

You're right, Scott. No place like home! Little steps are turning into bigger steps as I'm gaining strength back. 5-1/2 weeks on my back at the hospital, not able to use my arms for support, nor any walking really knocked the crap out of me. Followup visits with the Surgeon are showing favorable res...
by popster
Sat Feb 25, 2023 10:27 am
Forum: Lake Champlain
Topic: Pointer Pointer Pointer, Come back
Replies: 39
Views: 20837

Re: Pointer Pointer Pointer, Come back

So good to be home again. That was a long 5 weeks but I was in good hands and the entire staff was so helpful. All your supportive words and encouragement is so appreciated I can’t tell you. Thank you. To those still out on the water, keep those reports coming. Fun to read. And please be careful. Mi...
by popster
Fri Feb 10, 2023 9:58 am
Forum: Lake Champlain
Topic: Pointer Pointer Pointer, Come back
Replies: 39
Views: 20837

Re: Pointer Pointer Pointer, Come back

Wow, quite the ride. Surgery was the 18th (of last month) with 1 more tweak to go. This small setback was as abrupt as hitting the Ball Grabber suddenly! All your kind words are so encouraging and uplifting. Miss y’all and look forward to Deano’s Alligator Stew on/in the truck bed! Fish On, Bill —Po...
by popster
Wed Nov 23, 2022 4:34 pm
Forum: Fishing Reports
Topic: HATCHERY BROOK TRAP UPDATE
Replies: 14
Views: 2443

Re: HATCHERY BROOK TRAP UPDATE

FINAL TRAP TALLY NOV 23, 2022
The Trap is now closed for the season
Thank you to all the Staff from the various agencies involved in the operation of both the Hatchery and the overall Champlain Fisheries Program. Well done

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by popster
Tue Nov 22, 2022 8:40 am
Forum: Fishing Reports
Topic: HATCHERY BROOK TRAP UPDATE
Replies: 14
Views: 2443

Re: HATCHERY BROOK TRAP UPDATE

MON NOV 21 UPDATE
Looking like tomorrow may be the last day of trapping fish this year.

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by popster
Fri Nov 18, 2022 8:11 am
Forum: Fishing Reports
Topic: HATCHERY BROOK TRAP UPDATE
Replies: 14
Views: 2443

Re: HATCHERY BROOK TRAP UPDATE

FRI NOV 18 UPDATE

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