In this episode we return to the roots of the podcast and examine some past and present issues pertaining to the conservation and abundance of BC’s salmonid fisheries, focusing on Steelhead in particular.

Today we welcome Bob Hooton back to the program. Bob is a retired fisheries scientist who dedicated 37 years of his life to fisheries management in British Columbia, focusing primarily on Steelhead conservation. His long career included a 13 year tenure at the head of the fisheries section in Smithers over-seeing the Skeena region, and his final 9 years of service were spent at the head of the Fish and Wildlife Section for the Vancouver Island Region.

Following his retirement Bob authored two books covering the history of Steelhead management in BC. The first was entitled “Skeena Steelhead - Unknown Past, Uncertain Future”, and the second book was published to complete the saga with specific reference to a dozen of BC’s premiere Steelhead streams entitled “Days of Rivers Past”. Bob has a third book on the way covering the mighty Thompson River, due to be released later in 2021.

To learn more about Bob and his work please visit:
www.steelheadvoices.com