Ryan Ragan - Alaska Department of Fish and Game

The Fish Count Podcast

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Dive into Alaska’s sport fisheries through the science, stories, and people behind them. Hosted by Ryan Ragan and produced by the Alaska Department of Fish and Game Sport Fish Division.

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Ryan Ragan - Alaska Department of Fish and Game

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Fish Weirs on Wild Rivers – The Susitna Drainage 07.07.2026 1:11:55

Ever wonder how biologists know when enough salmon have returned to Alaska's rivers? We are speaking with Fisheries Biologists Samantha Oslund, Oliver Querin, and Nick Decovich. In this episode of The Fish Count Podcast, we head into the Susitna drainage to explore the science behind fish weirs, sonar, fish wheels, and the research that helps guide fisheries management across one of Alaska&#39...

Let's Rock! A Deep Dive Into a Fish That Can Live for Centuries 09.06.2026 1:21:45

Talking rockfish with ADF&G Sport Fish area management staff, Brittany Blain-Roth and Donnie Arthur. Learn more about rockfish: https://www.adfg.alaska.gov/rockfish The Fish Count Podcast is a production of the Alaska Department of Fish and Game. This episode was produced by Ryan Ragan and Amanda Luper. Audio by Greg Behler and Graphics by Amanda Luper. Copyright 2026.