Columbia-Montour Quarterly Vol. 13: July-September 2024

by J enn P uckett

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On Route 11, between Bloomsburg and Danville – and many miles from any ocean – is a place most folks wouldn’t expect to see. I mean, who the heck builds a seafood store specializing in wild caught, sustainably harvested Alaskan salmon in rural Pennsylvania? Steve and Jenn Kurian - that’s who! The story of Wild for Salmon is a fascinating one. It’s a testament to the entrepreneurial spirit and the power of passion. Steve and Jenn’s trip to Alaska in 2002 to help a friend with commercial salmon fishing led them to discover the incredible quality and value of wild-caught, sustainably harvested salmon. They were so impressed that they decided to bring it back to their community in Pennsylvania and share it with others. It wasn’t long until they purchased their first boat, the RJ. As the years passed and business grew it became time to upgrade to the new boat, the Ava Jane, named in honor of their daughter. Now, every summer sees Steve and crew back on board in Bristol Bay, Alaska, working hard to bring in the catch for all of us landlubbers back home. The busy months of June

Kurian kids Tommy & Ava proudly display some of the family catch on a recent trip.

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