If you are reading this, it's likely that you've fished with me in locations like Alaska, Oregon, Belize, or Mexico. During those experiences, we developed meaningful memories and a high level of trust. I designed this initiative to shape our future for the ultimate good, for legacy, for reverence for love of the natural world. I invite you to bring your family, your children, loved ones, and those you cherish most. This journey is for them! This is about fostering deeper connections with each other and and the places we love.
As you are aware, Pacific Northwest steelhead are an endangered species. My team has designed a hook and line survey that includes satellite tagging of steelhead that have spawned and are migrating back to the ocean. New technology will enable us to track their movements beyond the river, providing for the first time ever, insights into where these fish travel when they return to the ocean. This is invaluable information that will shape the future of our planet.
This is a groundbreaking opportunity. We currently don’t know where steelhead go in the Ocean. If you participate in this study your name will be added to the scientific paper. You will be among the first to discover the path of these amazing creatures. Your involvement will not only contribute to the protection of steelhead but also redefine what it means to be an angler. This is a unique convergence of science and sport, offering a new perspective on our role as anglers.
I invite you to join me in this transformative effort. Together, we can honor and safeguard the environments and creatures we hold dear.
TWC Conservation Initiative
TWCCI on the Nehalem 2025
What our volunteers Can expect
Mini pat tag and all technical support tracking your fish.
Rods, reels, and flies provided
Lodging at the Nehalem River Inn.
Five star dining compliments of a world class chef.
Transportation to and from airport.
Inclusion of your name in a scientific paper. Being among the select few that get to track the migration patterns of Winter Steelhead.
A lasting legacy and priceless memories for you and your loved ones.
The Whens and hows
When: 6 nights 5 days, between 02/01/2026 - 02/27/2026. Reserving the first and the last day for travel, giving participants five full days of fishing.
Where: The Nahalem River
Hosted by: The Wilderness Calling Guide Service & The Nehalem Ranch.
Daily fishing duration: Each morning you will be greeted by your guide/technician and transported to the river to fish. Two anglers per boat. Fishing approximately 8-10 hours per day. Fishing each day that is not a travel day.
Participant requirements: Waders, boots, and rain jacket are needed for participants. Dress warmly with proper layering for cold/wet weather. You can rent these items here if you need them.
As a emerging entity we are in collaboration with the Charitable Partnership Fund.The Charitable Partnership Fund is a non profit that helps to establish organizations seeking to conduct charitable work. Our tax ID number is 93-1267966. Checks can be written to CPF Wilderness Calling Conservation Initiative. With a board, committee, biologists and legal guidance, we seek to establish our own 501c3 in the very near future. In the mean time we need your support to make this dream a reality.