Pass the Dramamine: Overcoming Barriers to Fishing with Conor Sullivan — WildFed Podcast #018

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In this episode:

Conor Sullivan | Lifelong outdoorsman, Fisheries conservationist & Coast Guardsman

Podcast discussion:

  • Introducing Conor

  • The role of the US Coast Guard

  • The last frontiers of fishing

  • Capturing food from the wild is intrinsic to who we are

  • Building lures and high speed trolling in Hawaii

  • Living in Alaska: apex predators & salmon

  • Thoughts on trophy hunting, toxic bioaccumulation in wildlife & sustainable fishing

  • Living in Hawaii

  • Details matter

  • Breaking down the barriers to entry into fishing

  • Closing thoughts

  • Advice to budding fishermen


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Meet Conor Sullivan

 
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Conor Sullivan specializes in fisheries management, maritime law enforcement and also is an established outdoor writer, having recently completed his first book, “Fishing the Wild Waters”. He has completed 15 years in the government sector in operational leadership positions focused on maritime law enforcement, shipboard leadership, search and rescue, and international fisheries conservation. Additionally, Conor is a monthly staff writer or contributor to numerous outdoor magazines. In Hawaii: Hawaii Fishing News and Lawai’a, New England: On the Water, Alaska: Hunt Alaska, Fish Alaska, and Alaska Sporting Journal. He has worked in the charter and commercial fishing industry and possess expert knowledge in fisheries harvesting, vessel management and seafood processing. He holds a current 200 ton Merchant Mariners license.

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