Fights over fish in the Rogue River were common in the early 1900’s. Fishing was a profitable business, and fishermen didn't like being told how to fish or when to stop.

Fishermen Warn of Salmon Depopulation in 1902

Colorful vignettes dedicated to the regional history of Southern Oregon and Northern California. As It Was is an all volunteer effort -- produced by Raymond Scully and narrated by Shirley Patton in partnership with writers from the Southern Oregon Historical Society.If you have a writing background and would like to submit an As It Was essay for consideration, email your written piece to mrkrt@ashlandhome.net.A collection of As It Was essays is available in a high-quality paperback book at the JPR Online Store. Each episode is also available below.

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Fishermen Warn of Salmon Depopulation in 1902

Fishermen Warn of Salmon Depopulation in 1902