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The Fish Count Podcast

by Ryan Ragan - Alaska Department of Fish and Game

Dive into Alaska sport fisheries through the science, stories, and people behind them. "The Fish Count" is the official podcast of the Alaska Department of Fish and Game, Division of Sport Fish, bringing listeners behind the scenes of Alaska fishing and the work that keeps the state's world-class sport fishing opportunities thriving. Each episode features conversations with fisheries biologists, researchers, managers, and other experts who share their knowledge, field experiences, and passion for Alaska's incredible fish and waters.

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Episodes

  1. Exploring Alaska’s Uncharted Waters

    How much do we really know about the fish living in Alaska's rivers, lakes, and streams? As it turns out, there's still a lot to discover. In this episode of The Fish Count, we're joined by ADF&G habitat biologists Joe Giefer and Nate Cathcart to explore the work behind the Anadromous Waters...

  2. Pike On The Move: The Spread of Invasive Northern Pike in Southcentral Alaska

    Northern pike are native to much of Alaska, but south of the Alaska Range, they’re an invasive species, and their continued spread raises new questions. In this episode of The Fish Count, we sit down with ADF&G research biologist Parker Bradley to talk about northern pike in Southcentral Alaska.…

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  3. Tracking Pike and Lake Trout Across Interior Alaska

    What can years of fish research reveal about Alaska's freshwater predators? In this episode of The Fish Count, host Ryan Ragan sits down with Alaska Department of Fish and Game research biologist Matt Albert to explore the fascinating world of northern pike and lake trout. Matt shares stories…

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  4. Fish Weirs on Wild Rivers – The Susitna Drainage

    In this episode of The Fish Count, we head to the Susitna drainage with three Alaska Department of Fish and Game biologists for a behind-the-scenes look at one of the state's most important sport fisheries. Learn how fish weirs, sonar, fish wheels, genetics, and aerial surveys help biologists...

  5. Let's Rock! A Deep Dive Into a Fish That Can Live for Centuries

    Rockfish are among Alaska's most fascinating fish. Some species can live for more than 200 years, produce millions of offspring, and spend their entire lives on the same underwater reef. In this episode of The Fish Count, we dive beneath the surface with Alaska Department of Fish and Game...

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Dive into Alaska sport fisheries through the science, stories, and people behind them. "The Fish Count" is the official podcast of the Alaska Department of Fish and Game, Division of Sport Fish, bringing listeners behind the scenes of Alaska fishing and the work that keeps the state's world-class sport fishing opportunities thriving. Each episode features conversations with fisheries biologists, researchers, managers, and other experts who share their knowledge, field experiences, and passion for Alaska's incredible fish and waters.

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Ryan Ragan - Alaska Department of Fish and Game

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Dive into Alaska sport fisheries through the science, stories, and people behind them. "The Fish Count" is the official podcast of the Alaska Department of Fish and Game, Division of Sport Fish, bringing listeners behind the scenes of Alaska fishing and the work that keeps the state's world-class...

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The Fish Count Podcast is created and hosted by Ryan Ragan - Alaska Department of Fish and Game.
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