Catch, Record, Release: The White Sturgeon Story || HC Podcast || Ep. 171

Catch, Record, Release: The White Sturgeon Story || HC Podcast || Ep. 171

July 15, 2026 · 1h 33m

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Kevin Estrada discusses the connection between fishing and white sturgeon conservation in British Columbia.

In this episode, Kevin Estrada, guide and owner of Sturgeon Slayers shares how fishing and white sturgeon conservation are deeply connected in British Columbia. Kevin reveal the the science, the stories, and the real-world work behind protecting one of North America’s most iconic fish. This episode covers: • Why white sturgeon is such an important species • How catch-and-release fishing supports conservation • What tagging and monitoring reveal about the fish • Why juvenile sturgeon research matters • The role anglers play in funding conservation • The bigger conversation around habitat, harvest, and sustainability This episode shows that conservation is not just about protecting fish it’s about protecting the future of the river, the people who depend on it, and the stories that keep both alive. Brought to you by J Martin Taxidermy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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