day five - people of the big river

Slept okay, woke up freezing cold. I had forgotten to go all the way in my sleeping bad, then zip it up. I woke up around 4:23 am cold, fully putting myself all the way in the sleeping bag. Ate breakfast wide awake knowing i slept good other than the damp cold morning and not being fully covered. We had food packed and breakfast ate all in time before Jordyn Matherly and Josh Kieffer came to escort us. we had gotten to tsmikakin creek, our goal was to see how far the sediment was to where we were standing from the stream. it was interesting to learn how their preference is on describing upper lower and or which side is which. I enjoyed watching my classmates go into the stream holding the measuring stick to help dictate the depths. Then we came back to camp for a rest stop quickly before the next stop, knowing there isn’t any restrooms. then went to the sight where we electroshocked. I enjoy electro-fishing because netting them is one of my favorites. I did that a lot and continuing to do so for work at Rockcreek. It was amazing to see both Kyal and Raquel net some biggens. they were both able to tag two RBT’s (Red Ban Trout). very interesting on the different species they get. I was happy to hear their numbers were much bigger this year of the fish they have tagged. Once we were done, we ended up swimming there. They had suggested it because its a big pool, and it was very nice/hot out. I was eager to jump in but had waited to see if i was going actually going to. then raquel came ready to jump in and so we did at the same time. it was very cold but yet very refreshing. I enjoyed it, hoping to even out my farmers tan. after we came back to camp and i ended up being so tired i took a big nap, waking up to dinner already all done. I had eaten then helped clean up. Watched some Lilo and Stitch on the projector and ate some Brownies. I think I’m calling it early again and hitting the hay. 


Jordyn Matherly - Fisheries Technician 2 for about 10 years - for the Fish and water

Josh Kieffer - A senior at U of I to get his degree in Natural Resources.  

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