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Bristol Bay Sockeyes: Alutiiq/Sugpiaq Perspective Jun 21, 2021

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Orville Lind, who hails from Chignik, Alaska, gives insight into fishing and the cultural importance of Bristol Bay's wild sockeye salmon fishery.

Bad 'dads: Kodiak Island's Invasive Crawdads Jun 14, 2021

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The Signal Crayfish has made itself at home after being introduced to Alaska's Kodiak Island. Guests include Matt van Daele (Tribal Biologist at Sun’aq Tribe of Kodiak), Jeff Woods (a crayfish fisherman and police officer), and Tammy Davis (Invasive Species Program Coordinator at the Alaska Department of Fish and Game).

Wild Sea-Run Atlantic Salmon Jun 07, 2021

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Wild Atlantic Salmon have seen a lot of changes over recent centuries, but efforts are underway to restore their habitats and the amazing community of native sea-run fishes to which they belong. Guests Dan McCaw (Penobscot Indian Nation) and Rory Saunders (NOAA National Marine Fisheries Service) join the conversation.

Lake Sturgeon: Big Fish Story May 31, 2021

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Guests Paige Wigren, Jennifer Johnson, and Justin Chiotti from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's Alpena Office recount the catching of a massive Lake Sturgeon in the Detroit River.

Spring is Here: Northern Pike May 24, 2021

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We're joined by pike fishing enthusiast Andy Stevens. We'll give you the scoop on fishing for Northern Pike during that transition time when ice is giving way to open water, including three main factors to consider: temperature, weeds, and bait size. Happy fishing!

King of the Kenai: Chinook Salmon May 16, 2021

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In 1985 Les Anderson of Soldotna, Alaska landed the all-tackle world record Chinook Salmon that topped the scales at nearly 100lbs. Guests Andy Loranger (former Refuge Manager at Kenai National Wildlife Refuge) and fish biologist Jim Boersma from our Kenai office discuss Kenai River kings today.

The Remarkable Stickleback May 10, 2021

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Alaska born and raised, Dr. Frank von Hippel joins Katrina and Guy to talk about a fascinating and important fish: stickleback! This fish may come in a tiny package, but what it can teach us spans a huge array of topics, from evolution to parental care and ecotoxicology.

Salvation Fish: Eulachon Bring Spring and Fresh Hope May 03, 2021

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Behold the oily little fish that brings people together each spring. Guests Ted Hart from the Chilkoot lndian Association and Meredith Pochardt from Haines, Alaska bring their perspectives

Called to Sea: Steelhead Trout Answer Apr 26, 2021

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Head to Southeast Alaska with us for a conversation about a special variety of Rainbow Trout: the Steelhead! Katrina and Guy are joined by guests Mark Hieronymus (Trout Unlimited) and retired Alaska Department of Fish and Game biologist Roger Harding.

Sturgeon: Living Dinosaurs of the Pacific Coast Apr 19, 2021

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We're talking about a couple of "living dinosaurs" that range from Alaska down to California. Join Katrina and Guy for a conversation with guests Laura Heironimus and Ken Lepla about Green and White Sturgeon.

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