Dick Koerner
Interviewee | Collection Sort ascending | Description | Interviewer | Date of Interview | Location of Interview | Affiliation |
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Carl Jersild | People of the Sturgeon: Wisconsin's Love Affair with an Ancient Fish |
Carl Jersild, interviewed by Dick Koerner, tells of his first and only sturgeon he speared in 19 years. He also praises the DNR for the work in managing the sturgeon population. In addition, Carl also relates a story about being on shifting ice, and another about a friend who videotaped his day sturgeon fishing only to find out, while watching the videotape, that he missed a golden opportunity. |
Dick Koerner | Neenah, WI | University of Wisconsin Board of Regents, Oshkosh Public Museum | |
John Jurgenson | People of the Sturgeon: Wisconsin's Love Affair with an Ancient Fish |
Dick Koerner interviews John Jurgenson about changes in ice fishing equipment changes since the old days of spearing and the group of people he typically spear with. |
Dick Koerner | Neenah, WI | University of Wisconsin Board of Regents, Oshkosh Public Museum | |
Elmer Kuchenbecker | People of the Sturgeon: Wisconsin's Love Affair with an Ancient Fish |
Dick Koerner interviews Elmer Kuchenbecker about his sturgeon spearing stories, including the largest fish he ever speared. |
Dick Koerner | Neenah, WI | University of Wisconsin Board of Regents, Oshkosh Public Museum | |
Donald Petersen, Sr. | People of the Sturgeon: Wisconsin's Love Affair with an Ancient Fish |
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 | Neenah, WI | University of Wisconsin Board of Regents, Oshkosh Public Museum | |
Pete Schuh | People of the Sturgeon: Wisconsin's Love Affair with an Ancient Fish |
Pete Schuh is interviewed by Dick Koerner about his experiences spear fishing, changes in regulations over time, and superstitions. |
Dick Koerner | Menasha, WI | University of Wisconsin Board of Regents, Oshkosh Public Museum | |
Ron Vanderzanden | People of the Sturgeon: Wisconsin's Love Affair with an Ancient Fish |
Ron Vanderzanden is interviewed by Dick Koerner about increased regulations and fines in modern day spearing, including the half day season, and the impact it has on poaching. Ron also tells tales of his past experiences sturgeon spearing. |
Dick Koerner | Menasha, WI | University of Wisconsin Board of Regents, Oshkosh Public Museum | |
Lynn and Larry Benedict | People of the Sturgeon: Wisconsin's Love Affair with an Ancient Fish |
Larry Benedict, born in Oshkosh in 1932, has been involved in sturgeon spearing for over 55 years, having learned the sport from his father. He has consistently participated in sturgeon spearing, only missing one year due to heart surgery. Larry's wife, Lynn Benedict, born in Chicago in 1936, became interested in sturgeon spearing through her husband and has been an active participant, having speared around 20 sturgeons. Over the years, the couple has shared experiences of sturgeon spearing, including memorable catches and challenges faced while out on the ice. |
Dick Koerner | Neenah, WI | University of Wisconsin Board of Regents, Oshkosh Public Museum | |
Bill Buksyk | People of the Sturgeon: Wisconsin's Love Affair with an Ancient Fish |
Bill Buksyk is interviewed by Dick Koerner about his experience sturgeon fishing. They discuss his first sturgeon spearing experience with his brothers, his most memorable experience, and his worst experience, which involved taking his pregnant wife out to fish with him. Bill also explains some of his favorite ways to eat sturgeon, catching more than your allotment, favorite coaxers, and the number of sturgeon he has caught. |
Dick Koerner | 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 | |
Dan Gerhardt | People of the Sturgeon: Wisconsin's Love Affair with an Ancient Fish |
Dan Gerhardt, interviewed by Dick Koerner, talks about some of his experiences with sturgeon spearing on Lake Winnebago. He recalls learning to spear and important moments from the last fifty years. He discusses how things have changed, what he enjoys about the sport, and recipes. |
Dick Koerner | Pine River, WI | University of Wisconsin Board of Regents, Oshkosh Public Museum |