West Coast of Vancouver Island Natural-Origin Chinook Salmon Stock Assessment in 2024

Posted on by Huu-ay-aht Communications

The 2026 Fisheries and Oceans Canada research report on the West Coast of Vancouver Island’s natural-origin Chinook salmon highlights a direct partnership with the Huu-ay-aht First Nation.

Through the dedicated monitoring and assessment efforts of the Huu-ay-aht team since 2017, the Sarita River Chinook has emerged as a vital ecological indicator for understanding natural-origin juvenile Chinook production and population dynamics within the Stock Management Unit.

The team has conducted comprehensive assessments of juvenile salmon out-migration and return migration in the Sarita River, employing active management and mark-selective fisheries to improve the stock’s proportional natural influence.

This collaborative research, supported by Huu-ay-aht fisheries management, provides critical insights into smolt survival rates and life-cycle bottlenecks that are essential for shaping future conservation and rebuilding strategies for the region

View full research report: Here

Huu-ay-aht 2015 Food Fish Program requests for quotes

Posted on by heathersthomson

The Huu-ay-aht First Nations Government is soliciting bids for the harvest of:
1) Chinook and Coho – 8,000 pounds (dressed).
2) Halibut – 8,000 pounds (dressed).
3) Sockeye – 3,000 pieces (dressed).

Please submit a written bid describing all of the following:

– Name of individual or company submitting the bid
– Contact information (phone, email, and address)
– Vessel name, length, and description
– Name of captain and deckhand(s)
– Summary of fishing experience of captain and crew
– Huu-ay-aht First Nations or other First Nation Membership
– Price per pound

Fish will be unloaded into totes in Bamfield (Max 2 totes of halibut and 2 totes of salmon) and at Bornstein Seafoods in Ucluelet, or at another location as agreed to with the successful bidder in a signed contract.

Coordination and payment for ice, gear, and fuel is the sole responsibility of fishers.

Deadline to submit your bid is Monday May 25, 2015 at 12:00 pm.

For information and to submit bids, please contact:
Christine Gruman, HFN Manager of Natural Resources and Trade
Tel: 250 728-3414 Fax: 250 728-1222
E-mail: christine.g@huuayaht.org