Jerry Davis and Bob Lamb, hosts of "Talking Tribune Outdoors." - Photo courtesy of WKTY

The Genoa National Fish Hatchery was featured on the Coulee Region's premiere outdoor radio talk show.  Bob Lamb, and Jerry Davis, two area sportsmen and outdoor writers featured the station on their hourly program. 

The show offers listerners a great opportunity to learn about current programs and upcoming events.  

Hot issues discussed were the latest interstate fish transfer restrictions due to the VHS outbreak in the Great Lakes, and how the impacts of these restrictions were going to affect hatchery operations.  The station will be working closely with the LaCrosse Fish Health Center and others to ensure that important programs such as Endangered mussel recovery and spring egg collections on the Mississippi River can continue. 

The hatchery's upcoming 75th anniversary was also promoted.  The event will be held on August 8th, and will include many of our River partners such as the Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife and Fish Refuge, the Corps of Engineers, our Friends group, and literally a cast of 100's.   

The purpose of Friends of the Upper Mississippi River Fisheries Services was then discussed.  The group is dedicated to maintaining and promoting the health of the Upper Mississippi River's fisheries and aquatic resource populations, and supporting the mission of the three LaCrosse area Fish and Wildlife Fisheries stations, the LaCrosse Fish Health Center, the LaCrosse Fisheries Resource Office, and the Genoa National Fish Hatchery.  Listeners were invited to get involved, and become part of a dedicated group of individuals working to promote good stewardship of our Region's fish and wildlife resources.