Electrofishing Operator Certification XENV 1540

Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

• Understand the use of backpack electrofishing as a fish capture/inventory method.
• Demonstrated ability to safely use all components and features of an approved backpack electrofisher unit.
• Demonstrated ability to recognize, test, and use all mandatory and additional safety features of an approved backpack electrofisher unit.
• Demonstrated ability to correctly use all personal protective equipment necessary to safely participate in an electrofishing field operation.
• Understand and apply concepts of electrical theory applicable to electrofishing to select electrofisher settings for safe and effective fish capture.
• Understand and demonstrate electrofishing field techniques, safe operation of equipment, and safety procedures in the event of an emergency or other incident.
• Understand and demonstrate appropriate fish handling practices and recognize potential causes of fish injury or death and the techniques used to minimize these negative effects.

Effective as of Spring/Summer 2022