Bill McAloon discusses his experiences as a leading member of Sturgeon for Tomorrow and as a sturgeon spearer in an interview conducted by Dick Ristow. He talks about the early days on the Wolf River, helping to train wardens for DNR, illegal fishing practices and negative impact on the lakes, successful decoys, and sharing of fishing tradition with son and grandson.

Bill McAloon is interviewed on January 30, 2007 by Eugene Herubin about his experiences sturgeon fishing. McAloon primarily fishes on Wolf River, but also on Lake Winnebago. McAloon discussed his experiences as a youth when it was common for people to fish sturgeon out of the river, as well as the shift in legality of these methods as well as local mindset regarding such practices. Tape recording ends abruptly and early in interview.

Kathleen Schmitt Kline interviewed Dan Folz on July 10, 2008, for the People of the Sturgeon: Wisconsin's Love Affair with an Ancient Fish project. Dan Folz, a seasoned fisheries biologist, began his career with the Wisconsin Conservation Department, later renamed the Department of Natural Resources (DNR). Born and raised in Milwaukee, Folz pursued his studies at the University of Wisconsin in Madison. After graduation, he joined the Five Lakes Research Project in Northern Wisconsin and eventually became an area fish manager.

On October 12, 2006, Dominic Carmona interviewed Howard Wruck for the People of the Sturgeon: Wisconsin's Love Affair with an Ancient Fish project. Wruck was born in the town of Friendship and grew up in a family of four children. He began sturgeon spearfishing in the late 1940s, inspired by his brother, who had been introduced to the activity by friends on the east side of Lake Winnebago. Wruck discusses his extensive experience in sturgeon spearfishing, which he has participated in annually since the late 1940s.

Jerry Neumueller talks about his experiences with sturgeon spearing and shares some of his knowledge about the sport.  He explains how to find a spot, cutting holes, moving shanties, using decoys, and throwing the spear straight.  He also talks about how things have changed over the years.

Ken Corbett served as a state warden, with significant contributions to law enforcement and conservation efforts in Wisconsin. He began his career as the first warden in Clinton, Ohio, where he established a reputation for integrity and dedication. Corbett's tenure was marked by his involvement in various law enforcement activities, including addressing illegal activities and maintaining public order. He worked under notable figures such as O.K. Johnson and others in law enforcement.

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.

Ron Epprecht was interviewed by Eugene Herubin on April 26, 2006, about his skill at decoy carving. Ron Epprecht, a resident of Oshkosh, is a sturgeon spearer and decoy carver. His father worked at Paine Lumber Company and later for the school system, while his mother was a homemaker. Epprecht is a machinist at Mercury Marine in Fond du Lac. In the interview, Epprecht discusses his background and the genesis of his interest in decoy carving and sturgeon spearing.

Ronald Bruch was born and raised in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He spent his summers in Ashland County, Wisconsin, where he developed a keen interest in sturgeon and other fish species in the Flambeau River. Bruch attended the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, earning his bachelor's degree in fisheries. He earned his master's degree and worked towards a Ph.D. at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. Bruch began his professional career with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) in 1976.

Serge Doroshov is an expert in aquaculture, particularly known for his contributions to sturgeon research. He began his career in the Soviet Union, where he gained second-hand experience in sturgeon culture through interactions with a well-known sturgeon culturist. In 1977, Doroshov relocated to the United States, initially lecturing at the University of Washington. In 1979, he secured a position at the University of California, Davis, where he commenced his work in aquaculture.