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A Steelhead Story: The Legacy of Bill McMillan
Bill McMillan has been volunteering his time and energy to steelhead recovery on the Skagit River in Washington for decades-helping to lead fellow volunteers in the collection of data for spawner surveys. These spawner surveys are designed to offer a baseline estimate for returning fish to the Skagit River and its tributaries every year. Bill is a wellspring of information on fish and fishing and remains a steadfast steward of conservation and is an inspiration in his community. As Bill nears his retirement from volunteer work, he is passing on the torch of the invaluable information he has collected over the years as well as his process of data collection into the capable arms of other driven volunteers.
This Waist Deep Media production pays homage to Bill's years of volunteer work and his shining example of citizen science. We hope that this short documentary will also inspire others to get involved in the work that Trout Unlimited is doing to protect and restore coldwater habitat around the country.
Produced, Filmed & Edited By: Joey Mara
Additional Imagery Provided By: Bill McMillan, John McMillan & Nick Chambers
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Teaser: A Steelhead Story-The Legacy of Bill McMillan
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Waist Deep Media presents A Steelhead Story: The Legacy of Bill McMillan. Bill McMillan has been volunteering his time and energy to steelhead recovery on the Skagit River in Washington for decades-helping to lead fellow volunteers in the collection of data for spawner surveys. These spawner surveys are designed to offer a baseline estimate for returning fish to the Skagit River and its tributa...
NSTU Virtual Speaker Series: Jameson Hawn on Woodworking & Fly Fishing
มุมมอง 922 ปีที่แล้ว
This month, Jameson Hawn joined us to both chat about and demonstrate his incredible woodworking talents, which are often inspired by his love of fly fishing. For nearly two decades, Jameson has been blending his love for fly fishing with his passion for woodworking, with the result being one-of-a-kind pieces ranging from standalone fish carvings, to entire coffee tables with fish and river sce...
NSTU Virtual Speaker Series: Monica Blanchard on Pacific Lamprey
มุมมอง 1243 ปีที่แล้ว
This month, Monica Blanchard (USFWS/WDFW) joined us to chat about some of the creepiest and coolest fish around: Pacific Lamprey. Pacific Lamprey are an important but often overlooked anadromous species that call Washington waters home. In this presentation, Monica discusses lamprey biology, ecosystem connections, and some of the similarities and differences between anadromous salmonids and lam...
NSTU Virtual Speaker Series: Amanda Monthei on Fish and Fire
มุมมอง 293 ปีที่แล้ว
After big fire seasons like what we saw in 2020, it’s natural to wonder how worsening wildfires will impact trout populations and the rivers we love. The good news is that fish have spent millennia adapting to environmental resets like wildfires, but modern changes to river systems-dams, namely-have largely inhibited their ability to escape the detrimental, short-term impacts of severe wildfire...
NSTU Virtual Speaker Series: Justin Waters of All-Waters Fly Fishing
มุมมอง 1413 ปีที่แล้ว
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NSTU Virtual Speaker Series: Jonathan Stumpf on the Quicksilver Portfolio
มุมมอง 873 ปีที่แล้ว
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NSTU Virtual Speaker Series: Scott Willison on Euro Nymphing
มุมมอง 513 ปีที่แล้ว
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NSTU Virtual Speaker Series: Nick Chambers on Steelhead Fry
มุมมอง 803 ปีที่แล้ว
Nick Chambers, steelhead scientist, joins us for the November installment of our virtual speaker series. Nick formerly worked with Trout Unlimited's Wild Steelhead Initiative and is now returning to school at the University of Washington's Aquatic and Fisheries Science program to pursue his Masters where he will focus on Skagit River Steelhead. Here is the presentation description: "Steelhead f...
NSTU Virtual Speaker Series: Greg Shimek on Coastal Cutthroat Coalition
มุมมอง 1834 ปีที่แล้ว
North Sound Trout Unlimited's October Virtual Chapter Meeting A fantastic presentation by Executive Director of Coastal Cutthroat Coalition, Greg Shimek. The CCC works to collect data on various life history aspects of wild coastal cutthroat trout through collaborative and often volunteer-based projects. Through these projects, they promote national awareness and quality management of these nat...
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มุมมอง 4414 ปีที่แล้ว
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  • @TezukuriLure
    @TezukuriLure 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thanks to post a Beautiful vid. Awesome 👏

  • @zaitonyahya4768
    @zaitonyahya4768 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

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  • @JoeBaxter-r2q
    @JoeBaxter-r2q 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    teach people not to walk on the redds. Moss grows over in a week you really should not be walking in any gravel that could have been a redd. Can do more damage than good.

  • @peterdorn5799
    @peterdorn5799 ปีที่แล้ว

    grateful and will always thankful for bill and john's documenting the life cycle of the wild sealhead

  • @peterkephart7955
    @peterkephart7955 ปีที่แล้ว

    Beautiful.

  • @Chrisowen1948Newbury
    @Chrisowen1948Newbury ปีที่แล้ว

    Loved this video, so glad I came across it, a beautiful story and what an inspirational man Bill McMillan is, I do Redd surveys on a chalk stream in the UK and this video has a special resonance for me. Thank you for sharing

  • @markmcmyn8967
    @markmcmyn8967 ปีที่แล้ว

    Bill has taken the observation and understanding of steelhead to a level that transcends the common angler. An invitation to observe fish,in a way that is similar, to people who are bird watchers.Not just from the stand point as a hunter/fisherman. I never dreamt, that some steelhead choose the small pockets of gravel, amongst huge boulders, so high up in the headwaters,to lay their eggs.

  • @robertmanyen9289
    @robertmanyen9289 ปีที่แล้ว

    Both Salmon and Steelhead have held a special place in my heart since I saw the colors on my very first lake caught planted rainbow trout when I was about 8 years old. Similar to the colors on my very first Rooster Pheasant, fish color patterns have always fascinated me. Which led me to my part time guiding carrier and my desire to constantly learn about each specie survived and naturally multiplied. The often-fickle environmental nature and conditions needed for these species to thrive (even if planted) tells a story much deeper about all the changing environmental variables.

  • @uramag7
    @uramag7 ปีที่แล้ว

    long live the sneaks.

  • @allalaskaflycompany
    @allalaskaflycompany ปีที่แล้ว

    Boy this brings back some great old memories. I would like to say hello to Bill and John, it has been years since we have been in touch but I still fondly look back on your mentorship. I have been wanting to start documenting the wild steelhead here on Prince of Wales Island and this video has inspired me to start this year. SE Alaska has some of the last pure wild steelhead that have never been molested by any hatchery fish. We need to protect them. I can remember how much fun we had doing the float counts in SE Washington with CSFF. I felt like I was walking among giants growing up and being part of that club. They were all so influential on my life. Thank you Bill and any other CSFF members who might see this. Kris Anderson

  • @e.mcguire1538
    @e.mcguire1538 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks from TU members everywhere.

  • @xGrumpx
    @xGrumpx ปีที่แล้ว

    This is brilliant.

  • @mjbaerwalde
    @mjbaerwalde ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks, Bill, for the years of advocacy for native fish! And thanks for making and sharing this great little film! Some amazing footage in there of O. mykiss residents and anadromous adults spawning in the North Sound.

  • @jessrobinson4081
    @jessrobinson4081 ปีที่แล้ว

    Does WDFW actually use any of your data to help with season setting? Seems the new Commission does not use scientific boots on the ground data. Keep up the good work guys, thank you.

  • @HalfInsaneOutdoorGuy
    @HalfInsaneOutdoorGuy ปีที่แล้ว

    Regarding the quote at the beginning. Every time people put more back into the environment they just fk it up and make things 10 times worse than if they'd just left it alone. Example: Utah Lake.

  • @oldsmugglerflyfishing
    @oldsmugglerflyfishing ปีที่แล้ว

    Very nice work!

  • @AnotherScotland20
    @AnotherScotland20 ปีที่แล้ว

    Fiolm iongantach mu dhuine airidh. ‘S mòr a dhìleab. Wonderful film about an exceptional man. He’s left a great legacy. Citizen science - now there’s a thought.

  • @jjm4643
    @jjm4643 ปีที่แล้ว

    Never fished for SH, but this is a great video! The spawning footage is incredible.

  • @kibakun9148
    @kibakun9148 ปีที่แล้ว

    how do i look for and apply for stuff like this? id love to make a career outta this

    • @waistdeepmedia6685
      @waistdeepmedia6685 ปีที่แล้ว

      There is contact info at the end of the film and the description.

    • @northsoundtroutunlimited9887
      @northsoundtroutunlimited9887 ปีที่แล้ว

      We recommend checking in with the state council of Trout Unlimited based on where you live (if in the U.S.). They will have ways for folks to get involved with citizen science in their area.

  • @Geoghillie
    @Geoghillie ปีที่แล้ว

    A thoughtful, touching piece illuminating some intimate moments within one's self. Well done. Keep at it and stay well Bill and John. Champions of wild steelhead are few and far between and it is great to know your torch has been passed to another to continue shining light on the enigma we call steelhead. Cheers!

  • @weekenderprojects7546
    @weekenderprojects7546 ปีที่แล้ว

    One person can make a difference! Great short film.

  • @UpNorthOutWest
    @UpNorthOutWest ปีที่แล้ว

    Why no mention of broodstock?

    • @boblove6865
      @boblove6865 ปีที่แล้ว

      Broodstock = winning

    • @sttokes
      @sttokes ปีที่แล้ว

      I can smell the “STLHD” sticker and addicted fishing fan boy gear from here. If you can’t appreciate the value of true wild fish then stick to the Wilson and your favourite trout ponds. Supplementation and conservation are not the same.

    • @boblove6865
      @boblove6865 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@sttokes you do know there is no such thing as a "true wild" in the lower 48? Hatchery ain't going anywhere pal. Best we use good practices. I can smell the Orvis and dumass hat from here. You must be one of them fly guys who enjoys flailing around in empty rivers. Furthermore if you are fishin for "wilds" on a trib with no enhancement your part of the problem. You think sore lippin "wilds" makes you better than people but in reality you are a hypocrite

    • @UpNorthOutWest
      @UpNorthOutWest ปีที่แล้ว

      Oh geez here comes the "purist" D-bag, patagonia wearing, IPA drinking wannabe outdoorsman but really just a hipster city boy😂 dont forget the spey rod buddy. Been fishing salmonids for 20 years, long before addicted was a thought. Most certainly longer than you. What's your problem with broodstock lets hear it? Even WFC admits it's viability.

  • @LyfofRyley
    @LyfofRyley ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice film and tribute 👍

  • @colinwiseman4261
    @colinwiseman4261 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love this! Bill is a legend.