In this episode I chat with Henry Foster about his 15 month long quest to get the Alligator Gar named the state fish of Arkansas. He ultimately succeeded, with the caveat that it be the state primitive fish, a fact that he is not upset about. We discuss his passion for gar and all things fishy. Enjoy!
One Point: Alligator Gar are not trash fish but important pieces of their ecosystem!
277 - Fish Identification, Learning and Teaching with Shona Derlukewich
276 - Zig-zagging and leaving it better with Jasmine Nyce
275 - Outdoor Adventures and Larval Fish Ecology with Bridgette Nicolosi
274 - Managing Virginia's notorious invasive species with Chief of Fisheries Dr. Mike Bednarski
273 - Simulating Steelhead Life History Diversity with Lauren Diaz
272 - Paddlefish research, black bass management, and the importance of forming community connections with Ryan Gary
271 - Ontario's Invading Species Awareness Program, Outreach, Early Detection and Response with Brook Schryer from the Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters
270 - Fisheries genetics, from the early days to now, with Dr. Eric Hallerman
269 - Stress in Fish from Catch and Release Angling and Genetic Methods to Quantify them & AFS Publishing with Dr. Caleb Hasler
268 - Little Women, Big Sharks LLC, and overcoming barriers to study and teach about Puerto Rico's sharks with Wanda Ortiz Baez
267 - Benefits of Biodiversity with Dr. Joey Bernhardt
266 - Encouraging industry outreach efforts and the view from a chief's perspective with Ross Self
265 - The Experimental Lakes Area and Whole Lake Experiments with Dr. Michael Rennie
264 - Joe Cermele discusses popular fishing media
263 - Antarctic toothfish, penguins, and polar science and policy with Rose Leeger
262 - Collaborative efforts lead to MN's Native Fish Bill with Dr. Shannon Fisher and Tyler Winter
261 - Private lake management, black bass conservation, and an early look at the Black Bass 2025 Symposium with Steven Bardin
260 - Uncovering the secret lives of sharks, rays, and chimaeras in India with Zoya Tyabji
259 - Following Moments of Joy to a Stock Assessment Career with Dr. Maia Sosa Kapur
258 - Studying the evolution of fishes and ancient lakes with Dr. Jeff McKinnon
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