People of the Sturgeon: Wisconsin's Love Affair with an Ancient Fish
Interviewee | Collection Sort descending | Description | Interviewer | Date of Interview | Location of Interview | Affiliation |
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Richard Braasch | People of the Sturgeon: Wisconsin's Love Affair with an Ancient Fish |
Richard Braasch, born in 1935, hails from Oshkosh, Wisconsin, and comes from a family of five children. His parents were of German descent, and his father worked at Winnebago State Hospital while also being a handyman mechanic. Braasch's mother was a homemaker who worked part-time at Fernau’s Roadside Market during the summer. Braasch grew up near Lake Winnebago, where he developed a passion for fishing, hunting, and swimming. He began sturgeon fishing with his father at the age of nine and has been an active member of the Sturgeon for Tomorrow organization. |
Dick Ristow | Oshkosh, WI | University of Wisconsin Board of Regents, Oshkosh Public Museum | |
Mike Primising | People of the Sturgeon: Wisconsin's Love Affair with an Ancient Fish |
Mike Primising along with Dan Folz, retired DNR fish manager in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, tell stories of the early days of sturgeon scouting and tagging along the Wolf River. The men mention spawning sites and the advent of a technique known as riprapping, which greatly benefited the sturgeon population. Interviewed by Bob Marin, the two men also discuss other people who have worked at the DNR. |
Bob Marin | Wautoma, WI | University of Wisconsin Board of Regents, Oshkosh Public Museum | |
John Jurgenson | People of the Sturgeon: Wisconsin's Love Affair with an Ancient Fish |
John Jurgenson discusses creation of sturgeon spears. Interviewer identity for August 2, 2007 interview is unknown. |
Unknown | Neenah, WI | University of Wisconsin Board of Regents, Oshkosh Public Museum | |
Mary Lou Schneider | People of the Sturgeon: Wisconsin's Love Affair with an Ancient Fish |
Mary Lou Schneider is interviewed by Pat Braasch about how sturgeon spearing has impacted her life. Mary Lou discusses the process for creating decoys, from acquisition of materials to finishing touches. She also discusses large fish she has seen over the years, her own spearing track record, and the people she spends the most time with during spearing season. |
Pat Braasch | Unknown | University of Wisconsin Board of Regents, Oshkosh Public Museum | |
Ronald M. Bruch | People of the Sturgeon: Wisconsin's Love Affair with an Ancient Fish |
Clip One: Ron Bruch, Upper Fox-Wolf Fisheries Work Unit Supervisor, Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is interviewed by Paul Muche. They discuss Bruch’s career in sturgeon management, research, and stewardship, as well as his efforts to maintain the tradition of sturgeon spearing on Lake Winnebago into the future. Bruch speaks about the science behind sturgeon habitat, Lake Winnebago carrying capacity, concerns for the future of sturgeon, and stocking of the fish. |
Paul Muche | Unknown | University of Wisconsin Board of Regents, Oshkosh Public Museum | |
Bob Frank | People of the Sturgeon: Wisconsin's Love Affair with an Ancient Fish |
Dick Koerner interviews Bob Frank about his experiences with sturgeon fishing. Frank discusses his techniques and superstitions, as well as his thoughts on regulation changes over the years. Frank mentions his favorite fishing stories from his own past and how he prefers to cook sturgeon. |
Dick Koerner | Neenah, WI | University of Wisconsin Board of Regents, Oshkosh Public Museum | |
Harry Kachur | People of the Sturgeon: Wisconsin's Love Affair with an Ancient Fish |
Bill McAloon interviews Harry Kachur about his experiences as a sturgeon fisher. Kachur considers himself largely unlucky, and most stories are mishaps he has had on the ice. He also mentions that he and his son Mike make decoys and tells a story about a poacher. Harry discusses his favorite cooking method of sturgeon and importance of the Sturgeon Advisory Committee. |
Bill McAloon | Menasha, WI | University of Wisconsin Board of Regents, Oshkosh Public Museum | |
Vic Schneider | People of the Sturgeon: Wisconsin's Love Affair with an Ancient Fish |
Richard Braasch interviews Vic Schneider about exceptional sturgeon spearing stories and changes in the sport over time. |
Richard Braasch | Fond du Lac, WI | University of Wisconsin Board of Regents, Oshkosh Public Museum | |
Ronald M. Bruch | People of the Sturgeon: Wisconsin's Love Affair with an Ancient Fish |
Ronald M. Bruch is interviewed by Kathleen Schmitt Kline about historical sturgeon research, the importance of sturgeon sexing and size restrictions for population management, and adaptability of sturgeon. |
Kathleen Schmitt Kline | Unknown | University of Wisconsin Board of Regents, Oshkosh Public Museum | |
Vern and Karla Gebhart | People of the Sturgeon: Wisconsin's Love Affair with an Ancient Fish |
Vern Gebhart and his wife, Karla, talk about their history with sturgeon spearing. He tells stories about close calls on thin ice, the amount of sturgeon fishermen increasing, and the changes in the equipment used. Vern also discusses decoy carving with the interviewers, Ronald M. Bruch and Kathleen Schmitt Kline. |
Ronald M. Bruch, Kathleen Schmitt Kline | Hilbert, WI | University of Wisconsin Board of Regents, Oshkosh Public Museum |