On August 3, 2007, David Kuhn was interviewed for the People of the Sturgeon: Wisconsin's Love Affair with an Ancient Fish oral history project. David Kuhn, a 63-year-old Black Creek, Wisconsin resident with German and English ancestry, shares his personal history and experiences with sturgeon spearing. Raised in Nichols, Wisconsin, Kuhn recounts how his grandfather's stories about Indigenous sturgeon fishing methods in Royalton sparked his interest in the practice.

Dennis and Barb Cook have been longtime residents of the Lake Winnebago area. Dennis Cook is an experienced sturgeon fisherman in the Lake Winnebago region. Barb Cook has supported and participated in the sturgeon fishing community alongside Dennis

On October 30, 2007, Ronald Bruch interviewed Dick Koerner in Neenah, Wisconsin, for the People of the Sturgeon: Wisconsin's Love Affair with an Ancient Fish oral history project. Dick Koerner, an avid sturgeon spearer with over fifty years of experience, was born in 1933 and began spearing sturgeon in 1953. Over the decades, he has become deeply knowledgeable about sturgeon behavior, fishing techniques, and the environmental changes affecting the fish population in the Lake Winnebago system.

Kathleen Schmitt Kline interviews Don Reiter, the Tribal Fish and Wildlife Manager for the Menominee Tribe of Wisconsin. Don discusses his history with sturgeon and the Menominee Tribe, particularly in relation to restricted Menominee access to sturgeon spearing in the past. 

Interviewed by Dick Koerner, Donald Petersen, Sr. (also known as Old Timer or O.T.) discusses his experiences with sturgeon spearing. He talks about changes in the sport, his spearing history, and preferences for recipes, spearing locations, and spears.

Dick Koerner interviewed Ed Gorchals for the People of the Sturgeon: Wisconsin's Love Affair with an Ancient Fish project. Ed Gorchals was born on October 1, 1928, in Kaukauna, Wisconsin, and has lived in Larsen, Wisconsin, for many years, where he resides close to the lake with a channel at the back of his house. The interview begins with Gorchals recounting his early interest in sturgeon spearing, influenced by friends and the teachings of John Jorgensen’s father, who was instrumental in introducing Gorchals to the sport.

On May 29, 2007, Dick Koerner interviewed Elmer Kuchenbecker for the People of the Sturgeon: Wisconsin's Love Affair with an Ancient Fish project in Neenah, Wisconsin. Elmer Kuchenbecker, an 81-year-old lifelong resident of Neenah, shared his extensive experience as a sturgeon spearfisher and his deep connection to the local fishing traditions. He began sturgeon spearing in 1946 after acquiring his first set of fishing equipment for $25, which sparked a passion that lasted for decades.

Eric Cheslock was born in 1956 and raised in Menasha, Wisconsin. He developed a strong connection to the local waterways, frequently fishing on Little Lake Butte Des Morts and Lake Winnebago. Cheslock has been employed at SCA Tissue for twenty-eight years. His family consists of six boys, many of whom share his enthusiasm for outdoor activities like hunting and fishing. Eric Cheslock's interest in sturgeon spearing began in 1985 through the influence of a friend. He is known for his dedication to the sport, having participated in spearing seasons that previously spanned sixteen days.

Estelle Wagner is interviewed by Kathleen Schmitt Kline about her history in the Lake Winnebago area of Wisconsin, including sturgeon spearing and its connection with her immigrant family. They listen to and discuss historical recordings she has about sturgeon culture from her father. Identities of other speakers on recording are unknown.

Eugene Biettler was born in Winchester, Wisconsin, on October 13th, 1940. He grew up in a family of four children, with two brothers and two sisters. His father worked for Winnebago County, while his mother was a housekeeper. His introduction sturgeon fishing began in 1962, following his completion of a course at Reinhart School, which sparked his initial interest in the activity. Biettler was known for his involvement in the community and tradition of sturgeon spearing, often sharing stories and experiences related to this activity.