A Campaign to Protect the Rights of Licensed Anglers and Hunters By Rob Olson, Manitoba Wildlife Federation If you are a reader of Hooked, I bet I can safely assume that you are passionate about the outdoors. Fishing is probably so important to you, that it would be hard to imagine not being allowed access to your favorite lakes and rivers anymore. I suspect many of you also hunt. If you are like me, the places you fish and hunt are probably so special to you, that the memories of going to those lakes, forests and marshes define who you…
Author: Rob Olson
Rob Olson
Rob Olson M.N.R.M. Rob is an avid outdoor enthusiast who lives for spending time fishing and hunting with his family and friends in the forests, lakes and fields of Manitoba. He has held many key positions as a wildlife manager. Rob held a variety of positions with the Delta Waterfowl Foundation for over 15 years, culminating in 10 years as President. Olsontook on the role of Deputy Minister of Sustainable Development with the Manitoba government in 2017 and filled a variety of roles till present time, focusing on rebuilding Manitoba’s Fisheries Branch and Conservation Officer Service. Rob has recently rejoined the MWF as its Senior Scientific Advisor, and organizer of the Access for All Campaign.