Backpack Electrofishing: Principles and Practices Courses

Electrofishing is an effective way to sample freshwater fish populations, however, electrofishing may cause fish injury or mortality. This Backpack Electrofishing: Principles and Practices course will cover how the proper balance between efficient sampling and minimal harm is achieved through the knowledge of electrofishing principles and proper use of the techniques and equipment available. This course includes two days of classroom lecture with a field day in the middle during which the concepts discussed in class will be demonstrated and practiced by attendees.