2008 BFE Update and 2007 Review
Submitted by Raymond Robles, Bridgeport, CA
Our yearly fish raising goals were once again exceeded with some new and exciting upgrades to our capabilities. The success of our 2007 season was due in large part to tremendous support from private donations, grants from the Gary Cino Family Foundation, the California Inland Fisheries Foundation, and the tireless volunteer efforts of our own Foundation members.
We are very pleased to announce the completion of our Trout Transport Trailer. This easily towed, fully equipped fish hauler is capable of moving more than 500 pounds of fish to any of our Bridgeport area fisheries. We are also able to travel good distances to pick up our new batch of fingerlings, saving money on delivery while ensuring a safe, disease free environment as they travel to our two certified clean facilities. Our Paradise Shores Project operated by Eric and Michelle Gehrung is being upgraded in 2008 to increase trout growing capacity.
The impressive new Virginia Creek Settlement project has proven to be a dependable artesian well water facility with low maintenance and extremely high growth rates. The potential for this facility will allow our trout output to triple as we plan to add two new bins in 2008. Our bold experiment in which we raised both rainbows and browns through this past winter was a surprising success. Jimmy and Brinn Little were able to raise over 400 browns in one bin while losing only one fish. These trout are being stocked into our local waters in trophy sizes. They were also able to raise over 2,000 rainbows through the winter while losing less than 100 fish. An increase in feeding during December of ’07 improved both the health and growth of these rainbows. They are being planted in the 6 to 10 inch size during the spring of ’08.
Our 2007 stocking totals included an August stocking from Paradise Shores of 250 browns in the 10-12 inch range, then another stocking of 650 browns in early October that were between 12-14 inches. Our Virginia Creek facility has been designed to grow fish year round, but also chipped in with trout stockings in early November of 250 browns in the 12-14 inch range and another 125 browns in late November. These plants were designed to allow these browns to grow through the winter in our local waters to provide serious rod-bending action after the April 26th season opener.
Plans for 2008 include receiving over forty thousand (40,000) baby browns in April that will be split between our two facilities. With our proven success, we expect our most prolific season of brown trout stocking.
We appreciate the continued support of caring people.
Mustang Heritage Foundation
Mary Jessberger of Carson City, Nevada has been selected by the Mustang Heritage Foundation to compete in the Western States Horse Expo Mustang Challenge June 6-8 in Sacramento, California. Challenge contestants train wild horses for a purse of $7,500. Mary along with 33 other trainers across the nation have less than 90 days to gentle a pre-selected American Mustang. During the competition trainers will be evaluated on the body condition of their Mustang as well as their ability to handle the horse "in hand" through a series of maneuvers which include picking up the horse's feet, maneuvering through obstacles and loading into a trailer. Following the "in hand" course, trainers will mount their animals and complete a "horse course" that will include a series of obstacles and require the trainer to demonstrate the level of competency the horse has accomplished. The public will be invited to participate in an adoption of the Mustang Challenge competition Mustangs on June 8.
"That will be the hardest part of this competition, giving up the horse" Mary's horse cleverly named CC Bayb....for Carson City Baby...is a 4 year old, 15 hand 1000 pound Bay Mare. "She trusts me and is very willing to do everything I ask her to do, although her instincts are telling her she shouldn't. So far 'challenge' is an understatement...but has been worth every minute watching this wild, scared, beautiful animal transform into a quiet, trusting partner."
For more information on this event or adopting CC Bayb or another American Mustang you can go to www.mustangheritagefoundation.org or www.wildhorseandburro.blm.gov
Be part of your Community…
Promote the unique heritage of Douglas County by preserving local history.
The Historical Society operates the Carson Valley Museum & Cultural Center & the Genoa Courthouse Museum.
Benefits: Free admission to both Museums, 10% discount at both Museum Stores, Quarterly Newsletter, Invitation to Special Events, Discount on Special Classes & Educational Programs.
Dues; $30/Individual, $20/Senior Individual (65), $40/Family (Children 17 & under) & $30/Senior Couple (65).
Make checks payable to: Douglas County Historical Society, 1477 Hwy 395 N. Suite B, Gardnerville, NV 89410-5214 or visit our website @ www.historicnevada.org.
We Need You!
The Historical Society was formed in 1961 & operates the Carson Valley Museum & Cultural Center & the Genoa Courthouse Museum.
Join the Historical Society. Promote the unique heritage of Douglas County.
Benefits: Free admission to both Museums, 10% discount at both Museum Stores, Quarterly Newsletter, Invitation to Special Events, Discount on Special Classes & Educational Programs.
Your membership provides financial support to operate & maintain both museums: $30/Individual, $20/Senior Individual (65), $40/Family (Children 17 & under) & $30/Senior Couple (65).
For more information visit our website @ www.historicnevada.org. or call (775)782-2555.
Douglas County Museum & Cultural Center’s Student Day
Have you visited the Douglas County Museum & Cultural Center? The first Saturday of each month is Student Day when all students, required accompanying adults & Seniors are admitted free. Tours of the exhibits by costumed guides in period costumes are at 10 am, Noon & 2 pm. At 11 am & 1 pm are presentations that are of interest to all ages. It is a good opportunity for those who do not like to drive at night.
The April 5 event will be Ken Gardner, the talented & humorous Cowboy Poet. He will speak on techniques of writing & interpreting cowboy poetry. His book, “Sleepin’ in the Bunkhouse” is available at the Main Street Book Store which you will definitely want to peruse.
The second Thursday of each month at 7 pm as historical lecture is held at the museum. It is free with appreciated donations. April 13 a panel, Guy Rocha, Carol & Martin Griffin, noted Nevada historians, will present “The Search for Spofford Hall: How Nevada History is Built.”
The Carson Valley Museum & Cultural Center is located at 1477 Hwy 395 N, Gardnerville. For information call (775) 772-2555.
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