On May 29, 2007, Dick Koerner interviewed John Jurgenson for the People of the Sturgeon: Wisconsin's Love Affair with an Ancient Fish oral history project. Born on June 27, 1930, in Neenah, Wisconsin, Jurgenson grew up in a family involved in sturgeon spearing, a tradition passed down by his father. Jurgenson discusses the evolution of regulations, noting that while fishermen were once allowed to spear up to five sturgeons, current regulations limit them to one.

On August 2, 2007, John Jurgenson was interviewed for the People of the Sturgeon: Wisconsin's Love Affair with an Ancient Fish oral history project. Jurgenson discusses his family history and his father's influence on his fishing expertise. He also mentions his work at the water plant and the various sturgeon spears he constructed, estimating that he had made about fourteen of them 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.

Linda Wendt, the owner of Wendt’s On the Lake, talks about her experiences with sturgeon spearing and the impacts of sturgeon spearing on her business. She tells one of her favorite stories and talks about being awarded Wisconsin’s restaurateur of the year. 

Mary Lou Schneider is interviewed by Pat Braasch about how sturgeon spearing has impacted her life. Mary Lou discusses the process for creating decoys, from acquisition of materials to finishing touches. She also discusses large fish she has seen over the years, her own spearing track record, and the people she spends the most time with during spearing season.

Mike Remme describes his personal fishing history in and around Green Bay in an interview conducted by Dominic Carmona. Mike began fishing at around age 13 and tells of his biggest catch. Also tells of his father, Leroy Remme, catching the largest sturgeon one season, the death of a friend on the ice, and of the accidental destruction of a friend's shanty by fire

Mike Wendt is interviewed by Dick Ristow about Wendt's on the Lake, his family history in the Lake Winnebago area, shanties and decoys. He reminisces about being allowed to fish for other species of fish during sturgeon spearing season in the past as well. Mike discusses spearing in Michigan one season.

Mike Will was born in 1951 and started sturgeon fishing at the age of 14. He used primarily set lines to catch sturgeon although he has participated in approximately 9 spearing seasons. He enjoys caviar, but does not make it himself. Mike believes that the sturgeon are getting bigger, and he likes the system they have in place now. Most people from his area sell the sturgeon, rather than eat it themselves.

Pete Schuh is interviewed by Dick Koerner about his experiences spear fishing, changes in regulations over time, and superstitions.

On December 29, 2006, Eugene Herubin interviewed Reuben Hoelzel for the People of the Sturgeon: Wisconsin's Love Affair with an Ancient Fish project. Reuben Hoelzel, born in 1916, was the eldest of eight siblings. He grew up helping out on the family's farm, including milking cows, tending to crops, and maintaining the land. Hoelzel provides a detailed account of his early life, including his introduction to sturgeon spearing at the age of sixteen.