[Das booted]

Spent most of the afternoon & early evening transplanting tules on a unit at Lower Klamath. I've got 2 units that I will be adding tules to so that there will be hunter cover - hopefully some this year and pretty good patches the following season. If I had 3 guys I could get enough tules transplanted that these units would have some good cover this year. Problem is up here nobody wants to do "manual labor" - with all the volunteers up here you'd thing it would be no problem, but everybody wants to play tractor operator. Currently Sheepy is still draining so there isn't a lot to do except the tule transplants and watch a ton of molting ducks. Just starting to see duck broods - might not be a bad idea starting the OR and NE CA seasons the 11th to give the yellow puffballs a chance to color up.

 

[Green with Envy]

Good to see you are getting some dirt work done on the refuge. Consider yourself fortunate that you get the opportunity to do that, unlike the federal refuges in the valley!!!! Perhaps some of the younger Cal-Ore guys can help you transplant tules.

Since the Feds gave the farmer the green light to farm some of those units, perhaps they could help you transplant tules, too???

It will be good to see some of the areas get increased hunter opportunity next year. Good job.

 

[HAnderson]

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[Das booted]

No interest from Cal-Ore - talked to Rhodes and they are working on other things. I guess they are getting ready for grain strip planting when Sheppy dries out - everything is running behind due to Spring snow and rain. Somebody has been running a tractor in 4F this week (either Cal-Ore or the Feds). Not sure what they're discing out there currently, but they must be looking at some vegetation growth change. Yep, it is nice to call the refuge with an idea and hear a positive response. I called John Beckstrand and he was helpful and happy guys are willing to help on their own time. It is a pleasure to work with the staff up here - great group from the top all the way through the entire staff. :thumbsup:

HAnderson - how about meeting me a the refuge with a shovel and I'll show you. :wink: Yesterday I was in 4A. The other unit will depend on the Feds flood-up schedule. I don't have that much time and want to get the max out of what I can transplant.

Last night I think I figured out why nobody was interested in helping with the transplants - getting up out of the chair I was a little stiff. This morning wasn't too different. I keep thinking I am 20 years younger - one good leg, a torn rotator cuff and the age starts to drag at you a bit. Still it is good exercise in beautiful surroundings and Lord knows I can use some more of that. :rofl:

 

[HAnderson]

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[Merlo]

Thanks Mike!