Bill Casper interviews Al Schumacher of the Stockbridge area on sturgeon fishing and related experiences in Schumacher’s life. At the time of the interview, Schumacher was 88 or 89 years old, and had lived in the same farmhouse since about the age of ten.  Stories surround the use of horses for moving fishing equipment, surviving the Depression, Schumacher’s family history, local decoy makers, and local landmarks such as the Fishtail Inn and the Calumet County Park.

Ann Marie Wendt Ziemer talks about her experiences with sturgeon spearing on Lake Winnebago.  She recalls experiences from her childhood and explains why she wants her children to have similar experiences.  She works at Wendt's on the Lake, and talks about some of the changes that she has seen over the years.  

Dick Ristow interviews Art Sonnenberg on experiences as a sturgeon fisher and decoy maker. Born in 1916, Sonnenberg tells of using horse and sleigh for fishing. He tells poaching stories, talks of his involvement with Sturgeon for Tomorrow, and of his craft as a decoy maker.

Ben Burg, an individual deeply connected to the traditions of sturgeon spearing in the Winnebago system, was born into a family that has resided in the area since at least the early 20th century. His great uncle, a significant figure in the family history, was known for his spearing activities alongside the Stockbridge Indians, who were indigenous to the area. This tradition was carried on by Burg's father and eventually by Burg himself, who began spearing in 1944 and continued annually without interruption. His involvement spans several decades.

Bill Buksyk was born on August 26, 1930, in Neenah, Wisconsin. He grew up in a family where sturgeon spearing was a common activity, introduced to him by his older brothers. After completing high school, Buksyk joined his brothers in sturgeon spearing, initially serving as an assistant. His early experiences involved traditional, manual methods of ice cutting and fishing. Buksyk's first sturgeon spearing experiences were under the guidance of his brother Elmer. Over the years, he developed his skills and eventually acquired his own fishing shanty.

On August 9, 2007, Bill and Dave Goeser were interviewed for the People of the Sturgeon: Wisconsin's Love Affair with an Ancient Fish project. Bill Goeser, 85 years old at the time of the interview, was born and raised in Stockbridge, Wisconsin. His family has a long history of involvement in sturgeon spearing, a tradition that has been passed down through generations. Bill Goeser begins by recounting how his grandfather, despite having only one arm, was able to spear sturgeon by holding the spear over the top and stabbing downward.

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.

On June 5, 2007, Dick Koerner interviewed Bob and Darlene Homan about Darlene's record sturgeon and other spearing stories. Darlene Homan, born on October 20, 1931, in Marshfield, Wisconsin, holds the record as the top female sturgeon spearer on Lake Winnebago. Bob Homan, born on April 16, 1930, in Menasha, Wisconsin, has been a long-time participant in the sport. Darlene became involved in sturgeon spearing through her husband's influence and her participation in local organizations like Payne's Point Hook & Spear Fishing Club and Sturgeon for Tomorrow.

Dick Koerner interviewed Bob Frank for the People of the Sturgeon: Wisconsin's Love Affair with an Ancient Fish project. Bob Frank, born in 1932 in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, has been a resident of Neenah, Wisconsin, and an avid participant in the sturgeon spearing tradition for over fifty-five years. In this interview, Frank shares insights into the evolution of sturgeon spearing, reflecting on the changes in regulations and techniques over the decades.