May 8th, Floy Tagging

On May 8th 2013, chapter members assisted the DNR in floy-tagging 1,000 brown trout that ranged from 10-16 inches in length. The tagged fish were then released into the lower Oconto river. This is a joint effort of our chapter, the Marinette Chapter, Oconto Electric and the WI DNR on a scientific five-year study about trout movement, growth, and return rate to the river from the waters of Green Bay and Lake Michigan.

Stocking truck backing up with 1,000 brown trout

Scooping out Browns from truck tank

Start of bucket brigade to river acclimation pen

Placing Browns into acclimation pen

Acclimated Browns moving to tag station

Floy tags at the ready

Recording data

Brown getting a floy tag

Pat moves tagged fish to the recovery tank

Ken & Jeff monitor the recovery tank

Back into the river they go!