Best CFN Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 6 - What is Methylation, and Settling the Score Between Folate and Folic Acid 17:20

2d ago17:20

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Send us a text There is a lot of confusion around folate versus folic acid. You might have read that folate is better, but your doctor might have recommended folic acid. To understand which is truly better, we have to understand a process called methylation. In this episode, we explore: What methylation and DNA methylation is How it affects your bo…

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Episode 5 - What the New Research Says About Exercise and Sperm Quality 15:45

7d ago15:45

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Send us a text We’re switching gears to talk about male fertility—the other part of the equation to get pregnant. It's a well-known fact that over 40% of infertility cases are caused by issues with sperm. We'll explore in this episode: The state of sperm quality decline Possible causes of this steady decline The Frog Study Which level of exercise i…

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Episode 4 - Everyday vs. Therapeutic Eating...What's the Difference? 14:38

9d ago14:38

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Send us a text If you've been eating "healthy" but not seeing results, this episode could help you understand the difference between everyday eating and therapeutic eating, and how they impact fertility. Here is what to expect: Why traditional diets fail Why you shouldn't fear therapeutic eating Introduction to the B.P.A. framework of fertility nut…

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Episode 3 - Five Things You Can Do to Boost Fertility That are Absolutely FREE 19:33

15d ago19:33

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Send us a text Do you ever feel like getting pregnant is starting to feel like a job that you're not getting paid for? In the process of searching for answers, you've spent thousands of dollars on supplements, lab tests, and treatments. What you might not realize, however, is that spending more money isn't going to help if you're not consistently t…

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Episode 2 - What TCM Tells You About Hormone Balance Without Bloodwork 17:56

16d ago17:56

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Send us a text Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) has been around for thousands of years. Have you ever wondered how doctors were able to help women get pregnant without actually knowing anything about blood chemistry or how hormones work as we understand it in the present day? In this episode, you'll learn the perspective of Chinese medicine on fe…

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Episode 1 - Fertility Basics: All the Major Hormones and a Few That You Didn't Know About 19:47

16d ago19:47

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Send us a text Whether you've been trying to conceive for a while or you're just starting the process, chances are, you've heard of the common female hormones such as FSH, estrogen, and progesterone. But hormone interactions are nuanced and complex. It's not as straightforward as "normal estrogen levels equal fertility." In fact, normal rarely mean…

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A New Beginning 4:10

16d ago4:10

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Send us a text Join me, Dr. Adrienne Wei, in this special relaunch episode of the Practically Fertile Podcast. This podcast is more than educational—it's a call to action. Each episode is designed to inspire meaningful steps toward your fertility goals. Don't forget to subscribe for updates, join our supportive Facebook community, and follow my Ins…

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Dr Marc Gaden and Great Lakes Fishery Commission Priorities 54:05

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Dr. Marc Gaden is the new Executive Secretary of the Great Lakes Fishery commission and the guest on The Blue fish Radio Show. Marc speaks with host Lawrence Gunther about the Commission’s effort to catch up on Sea Lamprey control following Covid 19 shut-downs, the move to strengthen knowledge sharing ties with Great Lakes indigenous communities, e…

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An All Too Clear look into the Great Lakes 40:41

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The TV Ontario “All Too Clear” 3-part series looks into the Great Lakes using underwater drones. The series Producers explain how they were able to reveal the quadrillions of tiny invasive mussels that are re-engineering the ecosystem of North America's Great Lakes at a scale not seen since the glaciers. While the consequences for nature and people…

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Nova Scotia Swordfish Harpoon Fishery Goes Recreational 24:05

6M ago24:05

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Holly Isnor is the Marine Campaign Coordinator with the Ecology Action Centre in Nova Scotia, and our guest on The Blue fish Radio Show. Holly will explain why the 184 fishers in Nova Scotia that hold swordfish harpoon licenses are interested in adding the option of filling their quota using hook-and-line, and bringing along paying customers intere…

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E443 Technology and Commercial Fishing with Dr. Ussif Sumaila 1:05:15

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Dr. Ussif Rashid Sumaila from the University of British Columbia is widely known and highly regarded as an expert on the ability of offshore commercial fisheries to fish sustainably. His opinions are shaping Canada’s entry into a new WTO agreement on the World’s first international sustainability Treaty. Listen as Dr. Sumaila speaks with Lawrence a…

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E442 Blue Fish News Live on CFN (April 22 2024) 29:14

9M ago29:14

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Lawrence and Scotty review all the latest fishing and fish news from across Canada on the April 22 2024 episode of Canadian Fishing Network LiveBy Blue Fish Radio

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E441 Blue Fish News Live on CFN Debates Forward Facing Sonar (April 15 2024) 22:20

9M ago22:20

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Scotty and Lawrence discuss whether forward facing sonar needs to be dialed back, or if fishing regulations need to be enhanced on the April 15 2024 episode of Canadian Fishing Network LiveBy Blue Fish Radio

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David Chong on Forward Facing Sonar 52:41

10M ago52:41

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While some can’t wait for the debate about forward facing sonar to end, others believe we aren’t finished by a long shot. Regulators in the U.S. are actually surveying anglers for their views on whether the technology should be banned. We reached out to professional angler David Chong for his views on the topic. David is one of Canada’s top profess…

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Blue Fish News on CFN Live for March 25 2024 33:08

10M ago33:08

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In the Blue fish News on CFN Live on March 25 2024 Lawrence and Scottie discuss the important role of local champions, the “World Unseen” exhibit, the 2024 walleye and perch Lake Erie commercial harvest “total allowable catch”, impacts of open pen fin-fish aquiculture, the state of Great Lakes fisheries, commercial fisher protests underway in Newfo…

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Terry Rees and his 20 years with FOCA 55:08

11M ago55:08

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Terry Rees and his 20 years with FOCA Director of the Federation of Ontario Cottage Associations for twenty years, and recently announced that he will be moving on. Terry’s leadership on countless water quality issues over the years has served the over-500 cottage associations that are affiliated with FOCA, and the knowledge and experience he’s ama…

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Watersheds Canada on Fish Habitat 42:03

11M ago42:03

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Watersheds Canada on Fish HabitatLawrence Gunther speaks with the new Executive Director of Water Sheds Canada Robert J. Pye, and Melissa Dakers, Habitat and Stewardship Program Manager, about their work on creating resilient fish habitat on The Blue fish Radio Show. Robert has many years of experience in promoting fishing and conservation, and Mel…

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Blue Fish News Live March 18 2024 29:55

11M ago29:55

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Blue Fish News Live on CFN March 18 2024Lawrence and Scottie talk about the role of mentors, fertile Grass Carp in the Great Lakes, school instruction about invasives, Scotty Fishing’s role in schools with donating hatchery equipment, ice fishing and Great Lakes ice coverage stats, Lakes Superiors designation as the fastest warming lake in the worl…

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In Search of the Great Canadian Shark with Crhis Harvey-Clark 44:13

11M ago44:13

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E435 In Search of the Great Canadian Shark with Dr Chris Harvey-ClarkDr. Chris Harvey-Clark is one of Canada’s leading shark researchers and a frequent shark expert guest on TV and in documentaries. Chris just released his new book, “In Search of the Great Canadian Shark.” Chris speaks with host Lawrence Gunther about his numerous shark encounters …

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Blue Fish News on CFN Live (March 11 2024) 38:20

11M ago38:20

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Two new books are discussed, “In search of the Great Canadian Shark”, and “Thinking Big About Small-Scale Fisheries. Lawrence and Scottie discuss Lawrence’s work with Canon to launch the new tactile printer for the blind. The unknown Arctic fishes and control over the new commercial fishery. The extreme age of Greenland Sharks and traditional techn…

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Blue Fish News on CFN Live (March 4 2024) 31:30

11M ago31:30

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The Blue Fish News Live on Canadian Fishing Network includes a quick overview of the new book, “Thinking Big about Small-Scale Fisheries”. Lawrence and Scottie talk about the new Inuit Arctic commercial fisheries . A comparison between the consolidation of Canada’s agriculture sector and what is happening with our commercial fisheries. The growth o…

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Thinking Big About Small Scale Fisheries 45:21

11M ago45:21

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This past December a new e-book called “Thinking Big about Small-Scale Fisheries in Canada” was released and can be downloaded for free. The book is a project of “Too Big to be Ignored Canada, a new Cross-Canadian research and knowledge sharing hub focused on increasing the visibility, recognition, and enhancement of small-scale fisheries in Canada…

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CFN Live Feb 26 2024 Boat Show Results and Next Generation Anglers 29:36

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Scottie and Lawrence discuss the Ottawa Boat and Outdoor Show, boat prices, Striped Bass predation of salmon Smoltz, new Indigenous Conserved and Protected Area in Manitoba, leaving local communities out of marine protection talks, and offshore wind power and what it means for fishing.By Blue Fish Radio

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CFN Live Feb 19 2024 evolution of Outdoor Shows 29:47

11M ago29:47

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Lawrence and Scottie discuss the evolution of outdoor shows, Blue Fish Canada’s mandate, one health, next generation anglers, and what constitutes sustainable fishing.By Blue Fish Radio

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CFN Live Feb 12 2024 Invasives, Red Fish, and Salmon Plasticity 35:30

11M ago35:30

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Scottie and Lawrence discuss aquatic invasive species, Grass Carp, Tench, state of Great Lake’s commercial fishery, fish consumption advisories, Areas of Concern in the Great Lakes, sewage releases, eating Great Lakes Salmon, the Red Fish commercial fishery about to open on the Golf of St. Lawrence, carbon releases caused by large commercial dragge…

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CFN Live Feb 5 2024 Gobies and Electric Boats 27:04

11M ago27:04

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Lawrence And Scottie examine the spread of Gobies throughout southern Ontario, and where we are with electric boats. Recorded live on Canadian Fishing Network on February 5, 2024.By Blue Fish Radio

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Jeff Butler of Plug Boats Talks Everything Electric Watercraft 24:30

1y ago24:30

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Jeff Butler produces the biweekly newsletter Plug Boats featuring everything electric that has to do with boat propulsion. After the big electric boat advertising push by organizers of the 2024 Toronto International Boat Show, I knew I had to get Jef on the podcast to find out more about electric boats. He did not disappoint – link to hear my conve…

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Fish Consumption Advisory Mayhem on CFN Live Jan 29 2024 35:18

1y ago35:18

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The Great Lakes Fish Health Network led the charge to research and pen an article titled, “Governing for transboundary environmental justice: a scientific and policy analysis of fish consumption advisory programs in the Upper St Lawrence River.” On January 29 2024 Lawrence and Scotty discuss why different government jurisdictions offer contradictor…

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Nick Mayer on Painting Fish for a Living 44:29

1y ago44:29

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It’s always a pleasure to speak with artists who have a focus on fish on The Blue Fish Radio Show. Nick Mayer has been earning his living full time painting fish and related fish art, and judging from the reaction in my own home, a truly extraordinary artist. His Mission is to connect People with Nature by appreciating it’s beauty. Not only does Ni…

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CFN Live Jan 15 2024 38:21

1y ago38:21

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On Canadian Fishing Network Live Lawrence and Scotty talk about the slow start to the ice fishing season, Great Lakes ice coverage, the importance of women fishing associations, Lawrence’s editorial on finding commonalities between indigenous fishers and recreational anglers, threats posed by Alberta’s irrigation channels to wild Cutthroat Trout, a…

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Abe Frances on Mohawk FN Connections to Fish and Fishing 1:08:19

1y ago1:08:19

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Abraham Francis is a member of the Mohawks of Akwesasne where he serves as the Environmental Science Officer. Abe speaks with Lawrence about the historic connection Mohawk First Nations people have with the fish of the St. Lawrence River, why his people were forced to suspend this connection for the past two generations, what’s being done to re-bui…

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CFN Live and the Blue Fish News January 8 2024 27:42

1y ago27:42

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Catch the Blue Fish News Live on Canadian Fishing Network for January 8 2024. Lawrence Gunther and Scottie Martin cover finesse fishing trends, fishery biologist scholarships, Clam Pro Tackle’s commitment to move away from Lead, and up-coming outdoor shows:By Blue Fish Radio

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Chasing Giant Freshwater Fish and Zeb Hogan 58:36

1y ago58:36

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National Geographics Monster Fish TV hosts Zeb Hogan and Stefan Lovgren have just released their new book, Chasing Giants, In Search of the World’s Largest Freshwater Fish. Zeb Hogan is a research biologist at the University of Nevada, an advisor to the UN Convention of Migratory Species, and our guest on The Blue Fish Radio Show. Zeb’s adventures …

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CFN Live Nov 27 2023 29:54

1y ago29:54

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Scotty and Lawrence discuss what it says about marine mammals when a large pod of dolphins surrounds a female whale about to give birth in order to protect her baby from sharks. Lawrence shares more news about the Future Angler Foundation, the rebounding Atlantic Cod stocks around Newfoundland, the important role of artisanal fishers, how commercia…

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CFN Live Nov 20 2023 34:51

1y ago34:51

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Scotty and Lawrence talk about the Ultimate Ice Fishing Show, and then Lawrence asks Scotty a series of questions on ice fishing preferences causing the CFN audience to wade in. Lawrence has several news items to share including a ban on fishing announced in certain national parks to control Whirling Disease, and news about the new Saskatchewan Fis…

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CFN Live Nov 13 2023 30:21

1y ago30:21

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Scotty and Lawrence talk about the Killer Whales off the coast of Spain that are routinely sinking pleasure boats, the hunting partnership between Killer Whales and Greenland hunters, Ontario’s MNRF fish species priorities, Watersheds Canada’s new direction and leadership with respect to fishing, the status of fish health on the Upper St. Lawrence …

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CFN Live Oct 30 2023 30:58

1y ago30:58

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Scotty and Lawrence discuss the Atlantic Glass Eel fishery, why conservation needs to be the corner-stone of all fishing regulations and enforcement, water abundance in the Great Lakes, the Alberta Conservation Associations yearly effort to aerate trout lakes and keep ice fishing safe, why Westcoast fish farms are being shut down but not east coast…

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Future Angler Foundation 42:12

1y ago42:12

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Lawrence speaks with Future Angler Foundation President Patrick Neu about the origin, mission and future plans to get more youth out fishing. Pat describes how they were able to achieve TV broadcasting success on PBS, and why youth need to learn about boating safety and responsible fishing as part of their introduction to the sport. Lawrence and Pa…

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CFN Live and the Blue fish News Oct 23 2023 31:18

1y ago31:18

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On the Oct. 23, 2023, Blue Fish News on CFN Live, Lawrence and Scottie discuss the future sale of Frenchman Bay on Lake Ontario, what it could mean for access to fishing, and other private land access issues across Canada. We hear about a petition to ban salmon fishing on an Ontario River, and FOCA’s water quality and Watersheds Canada’s shoreline …

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CFN Live and the Blue fish News Oct 16 2023 43:32

1y ago43:32

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On the Oct. 16, 2023 edition of Blue Fish News on CFN Live, Scottie and Lawrence discuss what to do when a Conservation Officer asks you to help bust salmon poachers. The pitfalls of public shaming on social media are explored as are the fate of nine Killer Whales caught in the net of an Alaskan salmon trailer.…

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Kat Kavanagh from Water Rangers on Fish Health 36:04

1+ y ago36:04

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Kat Kavanagh is the founder and Executive Director of Water Rangers, a Canadian NGO focussed on equipping and inspiring youth and others to test, document and share data on the state of Canada’s rivers and lakes. For the past year Kat and Blue fish Radio president Lawrence Gunther have been planning and implementing a collaboration to integrate qua…

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Brian Morrison on Lake Ontario Wild and Hatchery Fish Stocks 1:03:45

1+ y ago1:03:45

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Brian Morrison has over 20 years of direct experience researching and providing advice on the state of Lake Ontario’s salmon stocks. His knowledge of the different historic and present fishes in the lake is impressive, which is why Brian is our guest on The Blue fish Radio show. Brian speaks with host Lawrence Gunther about wild and hatchery fishes…

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Lawrence and Scotty Martin on Canadian Fishing Network Live September 25, 2023 29:08

1+ y ago29:08

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Lawrence and Scotty discuss a recent case of anglers cheating by trimming the tails of Northern Pike. The two then debate what exactly constitutes a kayak with respect two kayak fishing tournaments. Scotty brings up forward facing sonar and whether kayak tournament anglers should be prevented from using the technology, and Lawrence talks about the …

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Lawrence and Scotty Martin on Canadian Fishing Network Live Sept 18 2023 32:07

1+ y ago32:07

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Scotty and Lawrence discuss a highly problematic news story concerning the actions of anglers fishing for Lake Ontario’s spawning salmon, but not before the two cover a range of fish and fishing stories from across Canada. Everything from the impact of heat and drought in western Canada on deep water marine life and spawning salmon, to the most hum…

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Hannah Harrison on Lake Ontario Commercial Fisheries and Conservation Areas 1:07:09

1+ y ago1:07:09

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Dr. Hannah Harrison is an expert on small scale Great Lakes fisheries and our guest on this episode of the Blue Fish Radio Show. Dr. Harison speaks with Lawrence about Lake Ontario’s diminishing commercial fisheries and what establishing a National Marine Conservation Area could mean for fishing in general. Dr. Harison is a professor with the Marin…

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Canada's Top Angler App My Catch Up-Date 44:05

1+ y ago44:05

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Host Lawrence Gunther discusses with Sean Simmons the incredible head-way the My Catch angler app by Angler Atlas is contributing to fishery research. Canada will once again be head-lining a series of seminars at the 2023 American Fishery Society Conference. Find out how anglers are using this citizen science tool to support fishery research across…

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Darryl Choronzey on the state of Lake Ontario fisheries 44:19

1+ y ago44:19

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Host Lawrence Gunther speaks with fishing legend, author and sport fishing hull of fame inductee Darryl Choronzey about the past and present state of Lake Ontario, it’s native fish species, the rise of pacific salmon domination, his favorite salmon, costs associated with stocking Chinook, Coho and Atlantic, the problem with salmon poaching on river…

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Lawrence and Scottie Live on Canadian Fishing Network July 31 2023 21:21

1+ y ago21:21

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Scottie Martin and I discuss the role forward looking sonar played during the St. Claire River B.A.S.S. elite tournament, the choice to eat locally caught fish, knowing what you’re eating and what’s in it, where to source Tilapia, seafood fraud, and the use of Butterfish as a common substitute for Tuna in sushi restaurants. And finally, I relay my …

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Lawrence and Scottie Live on Canadian Fishing Network July 24 2023 27:42

1+ y ago27:42

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Recorded live on Canadian Fishing Network July 24 2023, Scottie Martin and I discuss catching and eating Bowfin, extreme weather impacts and the Pacific ocean garbage patch, angler encounters with Great Whites off the coast of New Brunswick, Megalodon versus Great Whites and seal predation, shark habitualisation to humans due to shark encounter tou…

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Local Fish Processor County Catch 20:25

1+ y ago20:25

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Sleiman Al Jasem took over the “County Catch” fish processing business from local Prince Edward County fishers in 2021 after arriving in Canada from Syria as a refugee. His focus is purchasing, processing and selling locally caught Whitefish, yellow and White Perch, and Pickerel harvested from the Bay of Quinte and Lake Ontario surrounding Prince E…

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