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.
A History of the Wisconsin Lake Sturgeon
Learn about the history of the Lake Sturgeon in Wisconsin, one of our nation’s greatest conservation story.
The Wisconsin Lake Sturgeon, a Species in Peril?
Jim Willes discusses the successful conservation efforts of the lake sturgeon in Wisconsin’s Lake Winnebago system, highlighting the local…
Deadline Oct 31, 2018 Join Me For the 2019 Sturgeon Spearing weekend
Group Sturgeon Weekend is February 9-10 Full season is February 9 – 24, 2019, deadline for tags is October 31, 2018. The group will participate in “cutting in” on Friday, Feb 8. We will spear and attend an evening bonfire on the lake Saturday, Feb 9, and spear Sunday, Feb 10. Sturgeon Spearing Info: WI […]
#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.
Dinosaur Hunting on Lake Winnebago
Wisconsin. A state steeped in outdoors heritage and tradition. Generations of hunters and fishermen have taken to the woods and the waters of this great state for many generations, but you would be hard pressed to find a tradition in the outdoors older than the Sturgeon spearing season on the Lake Winnebago chain. Lake Winnebago […]
Join Me For A Weekend of Sturgeon Spearing in 2017
February 10-12, 2017 Photos, a video and information on the 2017 HuntFishTravel Sturgeon Spearing outing you’re invited to, as well as the highlights from 2016. The quest is for dinosaurs older than my grandparents on Lake Winnebago….the hunt for prehistoric behemoths that prowl the waters less than fifty miles from my home. These creatures fascinate […]
#HuntFishTravel 148 – Sturgeon Spearing through the Ice in Wisconsin
“HuntFishTravel 148 – Sturgeon Spearing through the Ice in Wisconsin” (Psst! Support the show by sharing this episode to facebook/twitter – thank you!!) 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 […]
Sturgeon Camp 2014
Spending several days with a group of buddies, getting up at the crack of dawn and heading out into the frigid Wisconsin temps to try to kill a really big animal….could be an interchangeable description for either Deer Camp or Sturgeon Camp.
Fond du Lac Area Visitor’s Bureau Welcomes the Outdoor Industry with Open Arms
“All that visit the Fond du Lac area will be warmly welcomed to a convenient Lake Winnebago destination with a versatile, affordable experience.” C’mon in… Serving as the base hub for the largest inland lake in Wisconsin, Fond du Lac undoubtedly offers the outdoorsman a wide variety of recreational opportunities. Last fall the Fond du […]
Sturgeon Spearing Season Kicks Off With a Celebration of This Prehistoric Fish
The Winnebago System Sturgeon Spearing Season kicks off tomorrow and anglers are giddy in anticipation of the ultimate cold weather hunt. Wisconsin Sturgeon Spearing is a tradition handed down or attracting new spearers dating back eighty years.
Sturgeon Spearing aka Dinosaur Wrangling in Wisconsin
For most of us, the word sturgeon conjures up images of great plated bottom feeders, ancient and slow moving they seem to be a cross between a catfish and a dinosaur. Their nickname is “living fossil” and were almost wiped out in the 19th century, fishermen slaughtered them by the thousands, considering them a nuisance […]