The time has come to reflect on past failures and more importantly, the accomplishments of this adventure to improve the fishery in the Saugeen.The commitment of many on this project has spanned over thirty years.It all started in many a meeting with the Ministry at a time when we were very lucky to have the […]

A new banner was also created to symbolize the partnership between the Ontario Steelheaders and LHFC. We displayed it while we were filming with WFN, and you’ll likely see it at future Ontario Steelheaders events.Banners displayed on the wall at LHFC’s Kincardine Trout hatchery.New signs posted on Saugeen RiverAfter gathering suggestions and input from our […]

I miss winter! Seriously though, things were relatively quiet over the winter months until it became obvious that we were looking at an early spring warm-up and the spring runs were bound to arrive way ahead of schedule. After a frantic race to get the final repairs and upgrades done on the #1 tanker completed […]

Well it’s that time of the year again to let you know what’s new, and up-and-coming with the Ontario Steelheaders. It’s been a relativity quiet winter for most of us as Mother Nature didn’t allow us to get out on our usual hard water hot spots unless you ventured up to Nipissing or beyond. The […]

190 + STRONG!Well, here it is officially spring, and considering the weather we have received lately it is feeling like an early summer. Our membership roster continues to grow and presently we are well over 190 membersstrong and growing every day! Things have been relatively quiet over the winter but we are gearing upfor the […]

HELP WANTED: The Ontario Steelheaders are interested in putting your talents to work! If you believe you have a special talent to contribute to the management of this organization, please don‟t delay!! There are many ways you can contribute as our directors require assistants to complement their efforts. Please contact a director and we will […]

Published by Gary Sherman Source:  Fall 2011 Ontario Steelheaders Newsletter Backgrounder: In 1996 The Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority announced that Denny’s Dam Conservation Area would be closed to the public due to financial constraints. The possibility existed that the property may even be sold. The Ontario Steelheaders, consistent with its mandate, approached the Authority with […]

Approximately six months ago I asked for a meeting with the District Manager of the Ministry of Natural Resources Shawn Carey and also Dave Reid the Upper Great Lakes Manager for the Ministry of Natural Resources. The reason for the meeting is discussed under the next title in this newsletter, but before we get to […]