TW 406 - Behind the Scenes at Buffalo Springs
Nov 02, 2024•30 min
Episode description
From hatching eggs to releasing fully grown fish, discover the year-round, seven-days-a-week dedication that keeps Tennessee’s rainbow trout populations thriving. Hatchery Manager Roger Bitz and his crew produce nearly 350,000 fish a year weighing in at 80 to 90,000 pounds. With 24 raceways, spring-fed water at a constant 58°F, and daily care—even on holidays—this is fish farming at its finest! Roger will also share some gator stories from his early days as a biologist in Florida. Don’t miss this episode!
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