Hooked: A Salmon Fishing Documentary

Film Synopsis

Department of Natural Resources officer, Jay Wesley, and two avid outdoorsmen dive into the importance of salmon preservation in one of the top fisheries in the country because of the effect salmon has on the freshwater ecosystem of Michigan.

Showings

Fri, Oct 18 Friday, Oct 18

Submerge Yourself

PWPL – Shiras Room

Sat, Oct 19 Saturday, Oct 19

Submerge Yourself

The Honorable Distillery

  • Filmmakers in attendance
  • Subjects in attendance
  • Contains adult language

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