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Anchored Podcast Ep. 66: Bill Bakke on The Native Fish Society

November 9, 2017

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Bill Bakke is a proud Oregonian who’s been involved in fish conservation for over 40 years. Bill is a writer, an active voice in the media and the founder of the Native Fish Society, a regional organization focused on the protection and restoration of native fish in the northwestern United States. In this episode of Anchored, Bill and April discuss the Native Fish Society and its struggles.

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April Vokey

April Vokey is a fly fishing writer, FFF certified casting instructor, fly-tyer, speaker, and host of the popular fishing podcast, Anchored. After ten years of guiding in British Columbia, she now splits her year between camp in northern BC and Australia.

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