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In July 2025, approximately 2,000 Gunnison River/Hofer-cross rainbow trout were released into the North Tongue River. The fish were transported more than 650 miles from the Pitkin State Fish Hatchery in Colorado. In addition to being long-distance travelers, the fish are special due to a unique genetic trait - they are resistant to the impacts of whirling disease. Today on "Get Outside" We'll chat with Wyoming Game and Fish Sheridan Region Fisheries Biologist Andrew Nikirk, who monitors this popular fishery...
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In July 2025, approximately 2,000 Gunnison River/Hofer-cross rainbow trout were released into the North Tongue River. The fish were transported more than 650 miles from the Pitkin State Fish Hatchery in Colorado. In addition to being long-distance travelers, the fish are special due to a unique genetic trait - they are resistant to the impacts of whirling disease. Today on "Get Outside" We'll chat with Wyoming Game and Fish Sheridan Region Fisheries Biologist Andrew Nikirk, who monitors this popular fishery...

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