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. In this interview, Huie recounts his early experiences in fishing, starting from a young age when he would accompany his parents clamming during the summers. By the age of 15, he was fully engaged in the profession, continuing to work in the industry after his graduation. Huie describes his diverse experiences in various types of fishing, including hard crabbing, scalloping, shrimping, and oystering, each season bringing different challenges and rewards. Huie details the practical aspects of his work, explaining the techniques and equipment used for clamming and other fishing activities. He highlights the independence and self-sufficiency of being a fisherman, valuing the freedom and direct correlation between effort and income. Huie also discusses the seasonal nature of fishing, transitioning from one type of catch to another throughout the year. The interview covers the broader context of the fishing industry in Sneads Ferry, noting the changes over time, including the impact of hurricanes and the influx of new residents. Despite these changes, Huie emphasizes that the core of the community and the fishing practices remain largely consistent. He reflects on the future of commercial fishing, expressing concerns about regulatory pressures and the declining number of young people entering the industry.