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Join hosts David Sneed and Rocky Carter as they discuss the ongoing issues surounding coastal fisheries management in North Carolina. A variety of guests, each with their own unique expertise, will stop by to take us through the history of these issues and takes on what still faces us today. Fisheries Gone Wild will take the complex subjects at hand and put them into simpler terms so that anyone and everyone who cares about our state's coastal resources can understand the problems at hand and what they can do to help.
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Episodes
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Ep.6: New River Oyster Highway
This episode discusses the importance of water quality for fisheries in North Carolina, focusing on oyster conservation and featuring guest Pat Donovan-Bratenburg from Jacksonville.
·40m - 2
Outdoor Sporting Heritage Series- Episode 1- Rocky Carter
This episode kicks off a series exploring the outdoor sporting heritage of North Carolina through personal fishing stories and discussions on conservation and management challenges.
·43m - 3
Flounder Fishing with Captain Jot Owens
This episode features an interview with Captain Jot Owens, a local fishing expert, discussing his background and the challenges facing North Carolina's inshore fisheries due to mismanagement and over-harvesting.
·57m - 4
May 2023 Marine Fisheries Commission Meeting Recap
This episode recaps the May 2023 Marine Fisheries Commission meeting in Beaufort, North Carolina, discussing its unexpectedly eventful agenda and implications for coastal fisheries management.
·58m - 5
Man Overboard- Surviving in the open ocean
This episode features Graham Taylor and Chad Price discussing fishing conservation in North Carolina and sharing survival stories for anglers on the water.
·35m - 6
Outdoor Sporting Heritage Series, Episode 2 - Capt. Josh Sutton
This episode features an interview with Captain Josh Sutton from Pamlico Point Guide Service, discussing his background in coastal fishing and the importance of preserving North Carolina's outdoor sporting heritage amid fishery decline.
·44m - 7
Captain Seth Vernon- Double Haul Guide Service
This episode features an interview with Captain Seth Vernon, a local fishing guide in North Carolina, discussing his background and the challenges facing coastal fisheries conservation.
·46m - 8
The Era of Catch and Release- Captain Judson Brock and Captain Cameron Pappas
This episode features an interview with two local fishing guide captains discussing the decline of North Carolina's coastal fisheries due to mismanagement and overharvesting, and efforts to conserve these resources.
·47m - 9
Speckled Trout FMP
This episode discusses the management and conservation of speckled trout fisheries in North Carolina, featuring an interview with CCANC Fisheries Committee Chairman Stuart Creighton.
·50m - 10
Anglers Rights Alliance- Fishing with Brewski
This episode features an interview with Steve Brewster, an advocate for fisheries reform in North Carolina, discussing his background and involvement in conservation efforts through the Angler's Rights Alliance.
·56m - 11
Estuarine Striped Bass - Amendment 2
This episode discusses the upcoming MFC meeting and fisheries management plans, focusing on estuarine striped bass and conservation efforts in North Carolina's coastal fisheries.
·54m - 12
2021 Year End Review
This episode reviews fisheries management issues from 2021, focusing on the Southern Flounder Fisheries Management Plan and upcoming developments.
·1h 5m - 13
Spotted Sea Trout FMP Amendment 1
This episode discusses the upcoming North Carolina Marine Fisheries Commission meeting, focusing on agenda items like the Spotted Sea Trout FMP Amendment 1 and Southern Flounder updates, with insights from the CCANC Fisheries Committee Chairman.
·54m - 14
Crowded Waters- A dive into NC Oyster Aquaculture
This episode discusses the challenges and conservation efforts in North Carolina's oyster aquaculture and fisheries, featuring local fishing guides sharing their experiences and insights.
·45m - 15
Flounder Update/ MFC Meeting Recap
This episode of Fisheries Gone Wild features hosts discussing fishing reports for drum and marsh fishing in North Carolina, along with sponsor acknowledgments and conservation updates.
·45m - 16
November 16th Marine Fisheries Commision Meeting
This episode previews and analyzes the upcoming Marine Fisheries Commission meeting, focusing on fisheries management and conservation issues in North Carolina.
·53m - 17
Fishing Nosara Costa Rica
This episode features a conversation about fishing in Nosara, Costa Rica, with hosts and guests discussing a recent trip and partnerships with local businesses.
·41m - 18
Cold Stun Protocol- Spotted Sea Trout
This episode discusses the decline of North Carolina's coastal fisheries due to mismanagement and overharvesting, with a focus on species like speckled trout and upcoming challenges.
·53m - 19
The Year of Zero Redfish: Captain John Mauser
This episode features an interview with Captain John Mouser, discussing his background, his fishing guide service, and his involvement in fisheries conservation in North Carolina.
·43m - 20
Neuse River Old Drum Fishery
This episode discusses the Old Drum Fishery on the Neuse River in North Carolina, featuring guests Donald Willis and Captain Bobby Brewer to explore the fishery's status and conservation efforts.
·33m - 21
NC's Floundering Public Resources- No Recreational Flounder Season?????
This episode discusses the North Carolina Marine Fisheries Commission's decision to cancel the recreational flounder harvest season this year, highlighting public outrage and long-standing issues with fisheries management and conservation.
·1h 2m - 22
Outdoor Sporting Heritage Series, Episode 1
·7m - 23
Shop talk with Tar- Pam Guide Service & Pirate Waters Outfitter
This episode features an on-location interview at Pirate Waters Outfitters in Washington, North Carolina, discussing the shop's offerings and the broader context of fisheries conservation in the state.
·1h 1m - 24
North Carolina Wildlife Federation
This episode features an interview with leaders from the North Carolina Wildlife Federation discussing the decline of coastal fisheries due to mismanagement and overharvesting, and their mission to conserve these resources.
·1h 4m - 25
Time to stand up for Speckled Trout: Amendment 1 Speckled Trout FMP
This episode discusses the urgent need for public involvement in the upcoming Marine Fisheries Commission meeting to address the decline of speckled trout populations in North Carolina through Amendment 1 of the Fisheries Management Plan.
·34m - 26
Fisheries Histories w/ Mac Currin
David Sneed interviews Mac Currin about his background and experiences with North Carolina fisheries, exploring the history and ongoing issues in coastal management.
·47m·4 clips - 27
Shrimp Trawling in NC
Hosts David Sneed and Rocky Carter, joined by fisheries experts Stuart Creighton and Dr.
·38m·3 clips - 28
Crash Course w/ Dick Brame
Hosts David Sneed and Rocky Carter launch the Fisheries Gone Wild podcast to address misinformation in North Carolina's coastal fisheries management, featuring guests Billy Bird and Dick Breen to discuss historical context and current issues, including a recent lawsuit by CCA North Carolina.
·51m·5 clips