Washington Recommended Fish Exclusion, Capture, Handling, and Electroshocking Protocols and Standards

Protocols and standards for fish exclusion, capture, handling, and relocation where conducted within the range of the federally listed as threatened bull trout. Electroshocking guidelines and references are also included in this document

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Guidance
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Mount Rainier rises from behind fog and trees on a ridgeline
The Washington Fish and Wildlife Office is part of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's Ecological Services program. We work closely with partners to conserve fish, wildlife, plants, and their habitats throughout Washington for future generations.
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Bull trout and kokanee salmon underwater

Bull trout (Salvelinus confluentus) are members of the family Salmonidae and are char native Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Nevada, Montana and western Canada. Compared to other salmonids, bull trout have more specific habitat requirements that appear to influence their distribution and abundance....

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