This week, Preston sits down with retired USGS Mississippi Cooperative Research Unit leader Dr. Hal Schramm. They discuss Hal's path to get to Mississippi State University, and a handful of the many research projects he worked on during his time there. They also spend time chatting about two of Hal's special interest topics: declining catchability of bass and other species, and the importance of biologists sharing their work both with colleagues and the angling community. We hope that you enjoy this episode!

Main point: "Being busy is a privilege, not an excuse."

Hal's email address: halschramm@gmail.com

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This week Julee Stewart (MSc. graduate) and Dr. Chris Somers (University of Regina) join Brendan to talk ice fishing outcomes for fish welfare from two of their recent studies on catch and release for Cisco and Northern Pike using different tackle on tip-ups in Saskatchewan.

They discuss their findings, what they mean for anglers and fish, and how we need to think not just about catching but also release, especially as catch and release angling continues to gain popularity. Dr. Somers also discusses how his lab uses social media and how it was used in their Northern Pike study, and how they get great buy-in from folks across the region.

You can check out Dr. Somer's lab page here: https://somersbiology.ca/index.html

Julee and Dr. Somer's Papers can be found here: Cisco Paper: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1002/aff2.181 Northern Pike Tip-ups: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0165783624002911

Main point: Respect fish as individuals, and remember that as an angler your choices matter when it comes to fish welfare outcomes.

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The Fisheries Podcast is a completely independent podcast, not affiliated with a larger organization or entity. Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by the podcast. The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Views and opinions expressed by the hosts are those of that individual and do not necessarily reflect the view of any entity that those individuals are affiliated in other capacities (such as employers).

This week, Elise (IG: @elisemobranchii) chats with Texas A&M PhD candidate Brett Sweezey (IG/Bluesky/Threads: @saltwatersweezey). They discuss Brett's MS spent working alongside lobster fishers in New England, fond memories at the Bimini Shark Lab, his current PhD research on multiple shark species in the Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary, and more!

Main point: Ask for help!

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The Fisheries Podcast is a completely independent podcast, not affiliated with a larger organization or entity. Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by the podcast. The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Views and opinions expressed by the hosts are those of that individual and do not necessarily reflect the view of any entity that those individuals are affiliated in other capacities (such as employers).

This week we catch up with and say goodbye (for now) to Kadie Heinle. For the last three and a half years Kadie has been not only hosting this podcast but also completing fieldwork and analysis for her Ph.D. project studying the cumulative threats of climate change effects, non-native species, and underlying genetic variation to cutthroat trout populations. Her original episode (#97) was nearly at the beginning of her graduate adventure so we had her one to bring us up to speed on what she has been working on since then. We also touch a bit on her time as a host and her time away from fish and fisheries science.

Main Point: You Are Enough!

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The Fisheries Podcast is a completely independent podcast, not affiliated with a larger organization or entity. Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by the podcast. The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Views and opinions expressed by the hosts are those of that individual and do not necessarily reflect the view of any entity with those individuals are affiliated in other capacities (such as employers).

This week, Preston chats with Corey Oakley and Ben Ricks from the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC). They are the duo that hosts NCWRC's Better Fishing With 2 Bald Biologists monthly podcast. Corey and Ben discuss their career journeys before diving into the story of the podcast. They also highlight some favorite episodes and provide some tips for any other state agency staff that are considering starting a similar podcast. We hope that you enjoy this episode!

Main point: "Be honest, be kind, and understand that conservation starts with the willingness of people to want to conserve the resource."

The 2 Bald Biologists' email address: 2baldbiologists@ncwildlife.org

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Thanks as always to Andrew Gialanella for the fantastic intro/outro music.

The Fisheries Podcast is a completely independent podcast, not affiliated with a larger organization or entity. Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by the podcast. The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Views and opinions expressed by the hosts are those of that individual and do not necessarily reflect the view of any entity with those individuals are affiliated in other capacities (such as employers).

This week Jason Granberg from the Wisconsin DNR joins Brendan to talk about the use of artificial intelligence tools in ecology and conservation. They cover the basics of the new AI tools that are popping up in an everywhere near you, their pros, cons, and opportunities, and advice for how to use these tools. Brendan would like to apologize in advance for making too many Dune references.

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The Fisheries Podcast is a completely independent podcast, not affiliated with a larger organization or entity. Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by the podcast. The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Views and opinions expressed by the hosts are those of that individual and do not necessarily reflect the view of any entity that those individuals are affiliated in other capacities (such as employers).

This week, Elise chats with Naya O'Reilly, a current PhD student at UC Boulder studying fisheries bycatch and marine mammal entanglement in Hawaii. They talk through Naya's wide array of research experiences in LA, Madagascar, and more, as well as Naya's unique graduate school journey which has led to them completing their Master's and PhD at the same time. Elise and Naya also discuss their shared experience of being chronically ill/disabled in academia, and how community support can make all the difference!

Main point: Time is irrelevant. It doesn't matter how fast or slow you go - just go!

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The Fisheries Podcast is a completely independent podcast, not affiliated with a larger organization or entity. Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by the podcast. The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Views and opinions expressed by the hosts are those of that individual and do not necessarily reflect the view of any entity that those individuals are affiliated in other capacities (such as employers).

This week Kadie chats with Hannah Stapleton, a masters student in the Montana Cooperative Fisheries Research Unit at Montana State University. Listen in to hear about Hannah's wide reaching career path from work in Alaska to Thailand to Washington State, including her most recent stint working on an age-structured population model for brown trout and rainbow trout in a popular catch and release fishery in Montana.

If you'd like to get in touch with Hannah, you can reach her at hannahstapleton@montana.edu

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Thanks as always to Andrew Gialanella for the fantastic intro/outro music.

The Fisheries Podcast is a completely independent podcast, not affiliated with a larger organization or entity. Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by the podcast. The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Views and opinions expressed by the hosts are those of that individual and do not necessarily reflect the view of any entity with those individuals are affiliated in other capacities (such as employers).