156 - Talking Gulf Coast Striped Bass, Fishing, and Career Paths, with Stephen Stang

<p>In this week’s episode, Zach catches up with good friend and fellow Virginia Tech graduate, Stephen Stang. Stephen is a freshwater fisheries biologist with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission and current master’s student at the University of Florida. They discuss his master’s research on Gulf Coast Striped Bass in the Florida Panhandle, fresh and saltwater fishing, and provide insight and advice on becoming a fisheries biologist. Check it out!</p> <p>Stephen's email: <a href='mailto:stephen.stang@mygwc.gov'>stephen.stang@myfwc.com</a>   Instagram: sstang52</p> <p>____________________________________________________________</p> <p>Get in touch with us!</p> <p>The Podcast is on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook: @FisheriesPod </p> <p>Become a Patron of the Fisheries Podcast here:</p> <p><a href='https://www.patreon.com/FisheriesPodcast'>https://www.patreon.com/FisheriesPodcast</a></p> <p>Buy podcast merch: <a href='https://teespring.com/stores/the-fisheries-podcast-fan-shop'>https://teespring.com/stores/the-fisheries-podcast-fan-shop</a></p> <p>Thanks as always to Andrew Gialanella for the fantastic music.</p> <p>The Fisheries Podcast is a completely independent podcast, not affiliated with a larger organization or entity. Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by the podcast. The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Views and opinions expressed by the hosts are those of that individual and do not necessarily reflect the view of any entity with with those individuals are affiliated in other capacities (such as employers).</p>