Photo by MANDI BATEMAN
The Kootenai Tribe had displays at the release, including this one showing the early stages of the Burbot’s life.
August 30, 2018
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August 30, 2018 1 a.m.
Releasing the future
BONNERS FERRY — Just a tiny fish, barely six months old. A tiny burbot, resting in the net and hands of the little girl, her eyes wide as she gently releases the youngster into the waters of the Kootenai River.