Finishing Thoughts

Now this has been one hell of year. Here’s what we have accomplished:

-One great working relationship between the Ontario Steelheaders, Lake Huron Fishing Club and the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources – 65,000 amazing steelhead smolt stocked again in the Saugeen River – 1,000 adult steelhead transferred to the Beatty
– the new improved Walkerton Fishway completed – the all new Maple Hill Dam completed – 65,000 advanced fall fingerling steelhead to be stocked in November in the Beatty Saugeen River – 65,000 steelhead presently in the Kincardine Hatchery for spring yearling release in 2012 in the upper Saugeen -the transfer permit has been received for autumn adult steelhead to the Beatty – An all new MNR Chatsworth Complimentary stocking program for 2013-2016 of 50,000 yearlings annually

This joint program is more than just working. It’s really something that has never happened that I know of anywhere in Ontario. That being said, the Ontario Steelheaders need more young members to help assist in these endeavours. Some of us may not admit it, but we need to refresh our membership with new members. Please sign up some of those young guys that visit the river or troll the lake so they can enjoy the fruits of our labours and help carry some of the load. Darryl Choronzey Fisheries Liaison Officer OntarioSteelheaders

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