Format: Online and field training
Description
Master key field skills required to conduct fish inventories and fish salvaging using a wide variety of fish capture techniques and methods. In this three-day training program, you will perform standard adult and juvenile fish biological sampling and population estimates through minnow trapping, pole seining, fyke, backpack electrofishing, floating and hoop nets.
Objectives
- Plan and conduct a detailed fish inventory program
- Identify and contrast a wide variety of fish inventory tools and procedures
- Conduct standard minnow trapping procedures
- Conduct standard pole seining procedures
- Conduct standard backpack electrofishing procedures
- Conduct multi-pass backpack electrofishing
- Install and operate a fyke net
- Install and operate a hoop net
- Collect field data and calculate basic fish population estimates
- Conduct fish husbandry and biological sampling
- Complete fish collection data requirements
This Course Includes
- Customizable option
- Free, lifetime access
Equipment
You are required to bring your own equipment:
- Field clothing
- Field transportation
- Chest waders
- Wading belt
- Hat with brim (e.g., ball cap)
- Non-slip footwear
- Polarized glasses
- Writing utensils
Note: NRTG will provide Lineman’s gloves.
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Prerequisites
- Current and valid backpack Electrofishing Certification (recommended)
- Previous experience with Fish Habitat Assessment or NRTG Fish Habitat Assessment – Level One (recommended)
Next Available Course
There are no upcoming courses for Fish Inventory Techniques at this time, please check back again in the future or view our course schedule for more options.
For inquiries on this course, please contact NRTG at: 1-877-388-2172 or info@nrtraininggroup.com
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