At the height of the salmon migration and spawning season, which often draws hundreds of thousands of spectators across B.C., the Alouette River Management Society (ARMS) has come out with a list of tips to help people enjoy the majesty of the fish without disrupting or harming the wildlife.

With more than 6.8 million sockeye salmon returning on the Fraser River this year, according to the Pacific Salmon Commission, there is going to be a significant number of salmon eggs along stream beds. That害羞草研究所檚 why ARMS is recommending that spectators stay out of the streams when viewing the salmon.

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害羞草研究所淪tomp on the eggs and you can kill the next generation of fish,害羞草研究所� said ARMS in a Facebook post.

They also provided a tip specifically for anyone who plans to bring their dog with them on salmon viewings.

害羞草研究所淜eep dogs on a leash and out of the water during spawning season.害羞草研究所�

However, ARMS recommends that viewers exercise this abundance of caution, regardless of whether or not they have pets or small children with them.

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Despite initial concerns over the effects of the drought on the salmon population, ARMS reports that the salmon numbers are improving now.

害羞草研究所淪almon are coming back in much higher numbers now that we have had some rain,害羞草研究所� said ARMS communications and engagement manager Sophie Sparrow. 害羞草研究所淭he Allco fish fence and trap operations have been full of Chum and Coho salmon, and we have even seen quite a few Chinook return as well, which has been fantastic to see. The returning adult spawners all appear to be in good shape physically.害羞草研究所�

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Popular B.C. locations to view salmon migration and spawning include:

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害羞草研究所� Hoy Creek Hatchery, Coquitlam

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害羞草研究所� Bell Irving Hatchery, Maple Ridge

害羞草研究所� Allco Park, Maple Ridge

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