Matthew Barr interviewed Patricia Huie for the Wild Caught project. Patricia Huie, who has lived in Richlands, North Carolina, for sixteen years, serves as the Collections Manager for the Onslow County Museum. She started at the museum as a part-time registrar and eventually evolved into her current role, which combines artifact registration with curatorial and research responsibilities.

Matthew Barr interviewed Paul Huie for the Wild Caught project. Paul Huie is a fisher, clammer, and lifelong resident of Sneads Ferry, North Carolina. Born into a family with strong ties to both farming and fishing, Huie grew up immersed in the maritime culture of the region. His father, originally from Arkansas, settled in Sneads Ferry after his service in the military, establishing a seafood business that dealt in oysters, clams, shrimp, and various fish, hauling them to markets as far as Baltimore, Maryland.

On July 11, 2000, Matthew Barr interviewed Ray Swaney, Jr. for the Wild Caught oral history project in Sneads Ferry, North Carolina. Ray Swaney, Jr. is the son of a commercial fisherman and grew up observing the challenges faced by his father in the shrimping industry. This experience shaped his decision to pursue higher education rather than continue in commercial fishing. Swaney discusses his childhood aspirations of owning a shrimp boat, which changed due to increasing regulations in the fishing industry, financial strain, and concerns about the industry's future.

On July 11, 2000, Matthew Barr interviewed Ray Swaney for the Wild Caught oral history project in Sneads Ferry, North Carolina. Ray Swaney, a lifelong fisherman, shares his early life experiences and family history, providing insight into his deep connection with the fishing community. Born in 1939, he moved with his family to various farms before settling near Sneads Ferry, where his father combined farming and fishing to sustain their livelihood.

On July 19, 2000, Matthew Barr interviewed Rich Carpenter for the Wild Caught oral history project. Rich Carpenter, a marine biologist by training, discusses his role at the North Carolina Division of Marine Fisheries, where he oversees the management and stewardship of marine and estuarine resources. Carpenter explains the agency's responsibilities, which include conducting fisheries management, enforcing regulations, maintaining artificial reefs, and overseeing oyster programs along the North Carolina coast.

Matthew Barr interviewed Richard Norris for the Wild Caught Oral History Project. Richard Norris, a seasoned fisherman from Sneads Ferry, North Carolina, comes from a long line of fishermen and has been involved in the industry since childhood. The interview begins with Norris reflecting on his early introduction to fishing, accompanying his father and brothers on fishing trips as a young child. By the age of nine, he was already working alongside his brother John on commercial fishing boats.

On September 1, 2003, Matthew Barr interviewed Robert Edens for the Wild Caught oral history project. Robert Edens, 21 years old at the time, is a commercial fisherman from Sneads Ferry, North Carolina. Growing up in a fishing community, Edens developed a strong connection to the lifestyle and began fishing at an early age, working closely with his father. He focuses on grouper fishing, traveling up to 60 miles offshore to fish using hook-and-line methods. The interview explores Edens' experiences and motivations for continuing in the fishing industry.

Matthew Barr interviewed Scott Norris for the Wild Caught Oral History Project. Scott Norris, a 29-year-old commercial fisherman, grew up in Sneads Ferry, North Carolina, immersed in the fishing industry through his family and community. The interview begins with Norris recounting his childhood in Sneads Ferry, where his uncles and friends introduced him to fishing and shrimping. Starting at the age of fourteen, he worked to help his parents by earning money for school clothes, eventually making fishing his full-time profession about ten years ago.

On July 19, 2000, Matthew Barr interviewed Shannon Huie for the Wild Caught project. Shannon Huie, a resident of Sneads Ferry, North Carolina, comes from a family deeply rooted in the local fishing industry. Huie grew up surrounded by the fishing business. His grandfather owned a fish house, and his father was a lifelong commercial fisherman. In this interview, Huie provides an overview of his experiences growing up in Sneads Ferry and the current state of the fishing industry.

Sherry Thurston was interviewed for the Wild Caught project. Sherry Thurston moved to Sneads Ferry, North Carolina, in 1978, where she established an art studio in a former church building. By 1980, she had begun teaching painting classes, initially in a rudimentary setting but gradually improving the space over the years. Thurston integrated into the local community, becoming known for her artwork depicting the town’s fishing culture, boats, and coastal scenery.