Welcome back to The Spot Burn Podcast, hosts Dan and Josh sit down with fisheries specialist and musky research guru Kamden Glade for Part 2 for a deep dive into the fascinating world of muskellunge management. Kamden shares his groundbreaking research into musky diets in Minnesota lakes—research that not only went viral but fundamentally shifted public perception and fisheries management practices.

Tune in as Kamden discusses how his study has helped shape Minnesota's upcoming 15-year musky management plan, balancing angler expectations with scientific evidence. Explore hot-button issues like invasive species impacts, forward-facing sonar controversies, catch-and-release ethics, and the broader challenges facing fisheries in the Upper Midwest.

With humor, humility, and expert insights, Kamden reveals what goes into managing and preserving musky fisheries, the importance of angler cooperation, and why understanding local ecosystems is critical for sustainable fishing.

Whether you're a hardcore musky fanatic, a fisheries science buff, or simply passionate about conserving the waters we all cherish, this episode has something for you. Light up your passion for fishing and conservation, and dive into an episode filled with science-backed insights, thoughtful discussions, and some fiery opinions.

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📚 LINKS & RESOURCES

📝 Kamden Glade’s Research

Diet Patterns of Muskellunge and Co-occuring Piscivores:
https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/nafm.10880?domain=author&token=H9TTC339MZUEX3MXIFIK

Muskie Diet Secrets Revealed! - Webinar:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3mrFmD2Qkt4

Effects of Gastric Lavage on Muskellunge Survival:
https://www.researchgate.net/publication/389042102_Effects_of_Gastric_Lavage_on_Muskellunge_Survival

Explore More of Kamden's Research:
https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Kamden-Glade

Follow Kamden's Research on Instagram:
@kamdenglade

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