"It's been self-rewarding:" Standing at the base of Sullivan Falls, Kathy Kline interviews Don Reiter about the genesis of the Menominee tribe's plans to restore the sturgeon population.

Vern Gebhart of Hilbert, Wisconsin carves sturgeon decoys as a hobby. As he notes, it takes 20 to 30 hours to make each one.

"If you can carve duck decoys, carve me a sturgeon decoy." Appleton's George Schmidt, who carved his first sturgeon decoy way back in 1955, talks about his "hobby".

The origin of the Menominee Fish Dance, created to honor the sacred sturgeon.

The debate over loosening restrictions on ice fishing has always been contentious...dating back to the Great Depression.

Wondering who's providing the great background music for the People of the Sturgeon audiobook? Allow us to introduce you to Graminy.

Why are fish populations regulated and controlled by the state? You'll understand after listening to this clip.

A sturgeon-spear maker takes up the family tradition.

Author Kathleen Schmitt Kline's narration sets the scene.

When can you have a spear in the fishing shack? Wisconsin's "Mr. Sturgeon," Ron Bruch, runs it down.