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'Red Fish Return' Print #632/750 by Richard D. Alsager and Douglas S. Young

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'Red Fish Return' Print #632/750 by Richard D. Alsager and Douglas S. Young
In 1991, four sockeye salmon returned to Redfish Lake in the Stanley basin, their ancestral spawning grounds. This journey of over 900 miles is the longest anadromous fish run in the lower 48 states. Over the past few decades Idaho has seen sockeye numbers plummet from tens of thousands to just the three males and one female sockeye in 1991.

These four fish were trapped and utilized as important genetic contributors for future sockeye to be spawned and released in Idaho. The four fish that returned in 1991 exemplify the power, strength, and resolve that is so prevalent and unique to Idaho's anadromous fish.

This limited edition print was produced in order for Idaho's sockeye to come to life artistically. The original piece of work was done by actually painting the fish and pressing them on paper. The areas vacant of paint were then filled in with various colored pencils and pens. We felt that if this fish was to leave this earth forever, that at least an artistic record of the actual fish would be left behind as a reminder to you of how beautiful they were.

In these times of environmental uncertainty, the words of Aldo Leopold ring more true today than ever before;

"It has been said some can live without wildlife, some cannot."

Enjoy this authentic limited edition print of Idaho's unique and endangered sockeye salmon!

Number 632/750
Douglas S. Young
Richard D. Alsager

Framed print. 28 x 22 1/2"
Includes certificate

Donated by Idaho WSF board member Chuck Middleton

Buyer responsible for picking up at banquet on April 1st or, shipping, insurance and packaging costs. Idaho sales tax will be added to final bid.