Walter J. Graham to G. S. Pearson, 15 March 1943

Walter J. Graham to G. S. Pearson, 15 March 1943

Walter J Graham
Marshall Street, Meaford Ontario March 15 1943
Commissioner of fisheries
Parliament Bldgs.
Victoria B.C.
Dear Sir :-
Would you kindly advise me, as to the Salmon fishing in British Columbia.
I am of Scotch descent, born in Canada 33 years of age, turned down by Canadian Army.
Have had 11 seasons experience on Great Lakes fishing.
Operated a steam tug two of those seasons, Also sailed the great Lakes as wheelsman on lake steamers.
Have a fair knowledge of navigation.
Have saved some money towards going into business.
Would you kindly inform me if commercial licences are issued in British Columbia.
Also under what restrictions. What method is most commonly used. Pond net, gill net etc.
How much yardage is allowed and how license is issued as to yardage on pond net price, etc.
If any restrictions on non resident of British Columbia.
What locality is best suited when it is not over fished.
What is being done with the boats confiscated from Japanese fishermen. Are any being released for sale. Now or in the future.
Under what system are the fish sold. Are they contracted for by Canneries, If so some idea of prices having been paid.
What season of year is the salmon run on. How long does it usually last.
Is there other fishing through the rest of the year.
In short if I could locate in district and I have an opportunity to go ahead in the fishing industry of British Columbia west coast.
Will you kindly give as much information as possible and oblige.
Yours respectfully
Walter J. Graham
Meaford Ontario

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Walter J. Graham to G. S. Pearson, 15 March 1943

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Transcriber: Lindsey Jacobson
Encoder: Gord Lyall
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