Coastal Advocacy Adventures Podcast

Shane Bonnot, Charriss and Derek York, Ron and Spence McNamara, and David Dellapenna talk about the Sea Star Base Galveston and the Coastal Brigade Program. What is Coastal Brigade? Tune in to this podcast to learn all about this summer program located at an awesome facility located on the banks of Offatts Bayou.

Dr. Robert Vega, David Abrego, and Paul Cason work for the Texas Parks and Wildlife Coastal Fisheries Stock Enhancement Program. They take a little time out of their busy schedules to tell us a little about the hatchery program, the importance of sound research and the benefits of stocking fish into our coastal waterways.

In this episode we sit down with Captains Jerry West (http://www.slipawayonthebay.com/) and Matagordamatt David (http://www.captmatagordamatt.com/) to talk about fishing in East Matagorda Bay, 5-fish bag limits on speckled trout, what it takes to become a fishing guide, competition in the guide business, boater etiquette, serve outdoors (http://www.serveoutdoorsmbc.org/) and much more.

Kevin and Shane talk about life as a Texas Game Warden, law enforcement, the game warden academy, water safety, spotlighting, office decorations, barb-wire fence crossings, and shooting wascally wabbits.

Shane Bonnot and Orange County CCA President, Scott Bandy, sit down with Texas Parks and Wildlife's Kirk Blood and Carey Gelpi. Kirk and Carey are two members of the Coastal Fisheries team affectionately known of as "The Lakers." The Lakers are responsible for collecting fisheries data, conducting research, and interacting with the public in and around the Sabine Lake Ecosystem. In this episode, we get to talk life in the fisheries field, flounder, crabs, oysters, and fishing in Sabine Lake.

Shane and Chester discuss Chester's career, flounder fishing, Texas Fish and Game, Kingdom Zoo, God's Outdoor TV, the fishing industry, and life in the upper Texas Coast.

Shane and John Blaha sit down with mid-coast fishing guide Jay Watkins to discuss the guide business, fishing friendships, regulations and to share some personal stories. Part 2 of 2.

Shane and John Blaha sit down with mid-coast fishing guide Jay Watkins to discuss the guide business, fishing friendships, regulations and to share some personal stories. Part 1 of 2.

Wayne Pedigo and Kevin Burns take a break from fishing to talk with us about all things southern flounder. Tactics, regulations, flounder biology, and the origin of nicknames are a some of the topics discussed. https://youtu.be/myGIbQm5z9w

Shane sits down with Scott Jones of the Galveston Bay Foundation to discuss the San Jacinto Waste Pits Superfund Site.