On September 27, 1989, Henry Gourdine was interviewed about his extensive experiences in the fishing industry. Gourdine discusses a range of topics, including the seasonal cycles of crab and shad fishing, the challenges of maintaining and adapting fishing equipment, and the evolution of net design and techniques. He reflects on his family’s influence on his fishing practices and recounts detailed observations about crab health, fishing costs, and the environmental changes affecting local waters.

On December 6, 1998, Marguerite Holloway interviewed Officer Stephen Cook at the Teatown Reservation for an oral history project. Cook, a New York State Environmental Conservation Police Officer since 1977, discusses his career enforcing environmental and fishery regulations in the Hudson River area. He recounts challenges with illegal striped bass fishing, including enforcement of a 1976 ban on commercial sales due to health concerns from PCB contamination.