Keeping Steelhead Rainbow Trout in the Saugeen River For Future Generations
LHFC has asked the Ontario Steelheader members to join the LHFC on Feb 8th at the hatchery for fin clipping. He would also like to set February 7, 11 and 14 as dates to clip as well. No experience necessary.
If anyone is available to help these days, please contact Matt directly by email: mluckhart[at]bmts.com
As you may recall, a Memorial Plaque was affixed to the main rafter centered in the Rod Jones Pavilion and then officially dedicated last November. The inscription is to remember someone who has been a part of our park family in one way or another. Now you may place a small memorial plaque of a family member, friend or acquaintance that you wish to add to the main plaque rafter.
The park management together with the board of directors is asking that we initiate a standard for the mini plaques which will be no larger than 3 inches by 5 inches.
The plaque will be a black background with white lettering. The cost of each plaque will be $13.00 which includes the HST.
To oversee this process, you can forward the name(s) to:
David AllenPlease include a check or money order made payable: Dave Allen
You can also use our contact page to contact Dave Allen directly via email.
In the formation of the Ontario Steelheaders (OSH) organization some 35 years ago, chapters were created in the form of sub groups within the province basically to focus on their local watersheds. Approximately 5 regional chapters were born. Unfortunately due to the provincial graphics, some chapters started to break away from main OSH but still committed to work on their own.
The last remaining chapter was the Brantford Steelheaders that worked to improve the Grand River watershed and its tributaries. To date, many have benefitted from the long hours, hard work and the dedication from this chapter and deserve a BIG round of applause.
Recently, our president Karl Redin was informed by the executive of the Brantford Steelheaders that it was time to close the doors and end its role as a chapter of the OSH organization. But with this came an unexpected gift from Brantford chapter to the OSH, the transfer of their cash balance in the amount of $3441.00 to help us continue our work – well done to the executive and members of the former “Brantford Steelheaders”.
This donation will assist the OSH to carry on its work on the Saugeen watershed such as fish transfers, hatchery costs, etc.
On behalf of the OSH executive and all our members, our hats are off to you and again a BIG THANK YOU to the Brantford Steelheaders organization.
As 2014 draws to a close, we tend to forget something very important to us, our outdoor card and 2015 fishing license. So take a moment and look at your outdoor cards expiry date as the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry does not send out reminders that your card is about to expire – so don’t get caught in that situation. Don’t forget to purchase your new 2015 fishing license before you step out and cast a line.
Finally, to all our members and their families, have a very Merry Christmas and the best for the New Year !!! And a BIG Thank You for your support making us a world class fishing organization.
Your Board of Directors
Karl Redin, Madeline Walker, Scott Redin, Kirk Lund, Bob Pfaff and David Allen
In recent weeks, Great Lake steelhead have been floating upside down in the Salmon River in Pulaski, New York. Scientists remain puzzled, although yesterday, a Cornell scientist hints it could be happening due to a nutritional disease from baitfish. Read the full story: http://bit.ly/1sEgXw5
A while ago, the Ontario Steelheaders introduced a new program for all to use titled “Ask The Game Warden.”
A question has been put forward to the Ministry of Natural Resource and Forestry and an appropriate response has been received – legal or not to Thank you for your inquiry regarding the use of roe as chum, initially posed to Conservation Officer Hart Hill, Owen Sound Area in October. Seeing as this inquiry relates to fisheries policy, your question was forwarded to me and I’m pleased to respond.
Under the Ontario Fishery Regulations 2007 (section 28), (http://laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/regulations/SOR-2007-237/FullText.html) individuals are prohibited from emptying bait, live baitfish or other contents of a bait bucket or other movable container into or within 30m of any waters. Given that the roe has been transported in a container of some sort it would be unlawful under this provision to dump it into the water for use as chum.
These regulations are in place to reduce the introduction and establishment of invasive species or pathogens that can be transported with bait following misidentification or as a fellow-traveller in bait buckets.
Thank you again for your inquiry.
Matt Garvin
Fisheries Program Biologist
Fisheries Policy Section
Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry
If you have a question to submit to our Ask the Warden series, please Contact Us
Please be advised that Denny’s Dam Park will be closed to motor vehicle traffic from December 1st to April 1st. The Ontario Steelheaders (OSH) in cooperation with Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority (SVCA) has had to take upon the expense of having a gate built and installed at the entrance turn to prevent any motor vehicle from entering the park to avoid further damage to the grounds.
Unfortunately, last year someone snow plowed through the park during the winter months and created an extensive amount of damage. This was an expensive repair to the property. Direction from the SVCA was recommended and approved.
The park is owned by to the SVCA and the OSH manages this property for all to enjoy. Remember, we are blessed with some premiere steelhead fishing in Ontario. To ensure that we continue to have access to this property we must we maintain the grounds, as well as, our ongoing work with the fisheries.
The installation of the gate doesn’t mean that people can’t fish here during this time frame; it just means that you cannot drive a motor vehicle into the park area.
Anyone found damaging the park property including the gate will be reported to the Ontario Provincial Police / Local Police Authorities and the SVCA. Charges will be laid under the Criminal Code of Canada and the Conservation Authorities Act of Ontario.
Respectfully,
Ontario Steelheaders – Board of Directors
Saugeen Conservation Authority
Any questions, please Contact Us
Transport truck dumps tons of asphalt into Saugeen River after an accident on slick roads. It appears to solid asphalt and not liquid which is a far better scenario. We won’t know the full impact until Ministry Environment publishes their report. Full Story: http://www.bayshorebroadcasting.ca/news_item.php?NewsID=70943
