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Anchored Podcast Ep. 30: John McMillan on Steelhead Biology (Part 1)

John McMillan On Steelhead Biology (Part 1)
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John McMillan has devoted his entire life to the protection of the West Coast’s wild steelhead stocks. John has lead multiple conservation projects, and he’s not showing any signs of slowing down any time soon.  In this episode of Anchored, April meets with John at his quiet home in Port Angeles to discuss steelhead biology, the gene pool and more.

This episode is sponsored by J.M. Reid Bamboo Fly Rods. 

Buy John’s Book: May the Rivers Never Sleep
Length: 01:07:09

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