River stories to inspire stewardship.
Tag along on a trip seeking sturgeon on the wintry wide open lower river.
By Greg Seitz | | < 1 minute read
Thanks to YouTube channel Wide Open Water for his videos from a night spent stalking sturgeon on the ice. Not only does he document the experience in the first one, he provides a tour of his shack and tips for such a trip in the second video.
He importantly points out the importance of using a carbon dioxide alarm when using propane heat, linking to this one on Amazon.
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