Outdoor writer W.A. "Bill" Macdonald, 91, passed away at Surrey, B.C., on 20 February 1999. His first story appeared in Hunting and Fishing in Canada in 1932, starting a career in writing, film production and public relations that spanned over 60 years. Although he held public relations directorships in various high level offices with the federal government in Ottawa, Ont., Macdonald was best-known to the general public for his hunting and fishing articles in "The Big Three," and for films he produced with such legendary angling personalities as A.J. McLean, Ted Truebood, Hugh Grey, and Charles Ritz. In 1955, Bill originated, wrote and hosted a series of 95 live, half-hour television programs about recreational fishing on CBOT Ottawa.

After his retirement, Bill Macdonald returned home to Surrey in 1978. He became a popular contributor to BC Outdoors and BC Sport Fishing, with stories about his early days of hunting and fishing in BC. He was profiled in BC Outdoors in April 1992. He was made a Life Member of the Outdoor Writers of Canada in 1984, and in 1986 received the prestigious Pete McGillen Award for service to OWC. His book Trout Tales & Salmon Stories was published in 1993, and the following year it won first place in the OWC book writing awards. He is survived by his wife Norma, daughter Linda, and son David.

- by Bob Jones