About this episode

The episode discusses the significance of collecting walleye eggs at Lake Sakakawea with insights from fisheries management experts.

In this episode of NDO Podcast we’re onsite at Lake Sakakawea’s Douglas Bay for walleye spawning. Ron Wilson, Department North Dakota Outdoors editor, steps in as co-host to learn more about the significance of collecting walleye eggs from Russ Kinzler, Department Missouri River System fisheries management supervisor, a 33-year veteran of this annual spring operation. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

People in this episode

Guests: Ron Wilson, Russ Kinzler

Topics covered

• walleye spawning
• fisheries management
• North Dakota outdoors
• wildlife conservation
• spring operation

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: North Dakota Game and Fish Department, Department Missouri River System

Places: Lake Sakakawea, Douglas Bay

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