Category: Sturgeon Spearing Episodes

The HuntFishTravel Podcast Episode #242 – Eric Schmidt & the Sturgeon for Tomorrow North Chapter Banquet

In this episode of the HuntFishTravel Podcast, I welcome Eric Schmidt, the recording secretary for the Northern half chapter of Sturgeon for Tomorrow. We discuss the culture and community surrounding sturgeon spearing in Wisconsin, the importance of conservation efforts, and the upcoming banquet that supports these initiatives. Eric shares insights into the history of sturgeon conservation, the role of local chapters, and the exciting details of the banquet, including raffles and prizes. The conversation highlights the passion and dedication of volunteers working to preserve this unique fishing tradition.

In this episode of the HuntFishTravel Podcast, I welcome Eric Schmidt, the recording secretary for the Northern half chapter of Sturgeon for Tomorrow. We discuss the culture and community surrounding sturgeon spearing in Wisconsin, the importance of conservation efforts, and the upcoming banquet that supports these initiatives. Eric shares insights into the history of sturgeon conservation, the role of local chapters, and the exciting details of the banquet, including raffles and prizes. The conversation highlights the passion and dedication of volunteers working to preserve this unique fishing tradition.

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Timestamps:

  • 00:00 Introduction to Sturgeon Spearing and Guests
  • 01:42 The Role of Sturgeon for Tomorrow
  • 05:07 The Culture of Sturgeon Spearing
  • 10:31 The Banquet Experience
  • 20:30 Upcoming Banquet Details and Raffles

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#HuntFishTravel 182 – Fangirling over Sturgeon Spearing

I doubt you’ll find two women more excited to go sturgeon spearing. And after listening to this episode – you will be too.

#HuntFishTravel 182 – Fangirling over Sturgeon Spearing

I doubt you’ll find two women more excited to stare down a hole and cut huge ice cubes out of a frozen lake with a chainsaw than Trisha Steffen and I.

If you want the step by step in depth equipment and technique information, please listen to Episode 130.

While we do go through some of the equipment needed and some of the regulations for sturgeon spearing, Trisha and I really go into detail on the culture and the event’s atmosphere. From Bloody Mary’s delivered to your shanty to bonfires on the lake to beer tents to Labrador Retrievers swimming beneath the ice from one shanty to the other…we’ve got it all. Continue reading “#HuntFishTravel 182 – Fangirling over Sturgeon Spearing”

#HuntFishTravel 148 – Sturgeon Spearing through the Ice in Wisconsin

“HuntFishTravel 148 – Sturgeon Spearing through the Ice in Wisconsin”

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In this episode Carrie is joined by Lee Schneider of Boot-Trac Adventures. They chat about sturgeon spearing scouting, cutting in, how to navigate the roads on the lake and they share their two biggest tips for first time spearers. Continue reading “#HuntFishTravel 148 – Sturgeon Spearing through the Ice in Wisconsin”