Oral History Interview of Eric Kern

Item

Title
Oral History Interview of Eric Kern
Description
As part of the Baffin Bay Oral History Project, Eric Kern talks about fishing while growing up in the Houston area and attending Texas A&M University-College Station. He later moved to Kingsville, Texas, and first fished Baffin Bay with his future wife Susan. Kern also discusses memorable experiences on Baffin Bay; his involvement in the Gulf Coast Conservation Association; fishing and owning a cabin on Baffin Bay; his favorite fishing spot; the changes to the bay that he observed over time; what he believes success should look like for restoration efforts; and promoting stewardship among the younger generations.
Creator
Eric Kern
Contributor
Jen Brown
Date
March 18, 2022
Location of Interview
Corpus Christi, Texas
Format
mp3
Extent
01:22:32
Subject
Hedwig Village, Texas
angling
Baffin Bay, Texas
Coastal Conservation Association
redfish
spotted seatrout
freezes (weather events)
brown tide
fishing lures
fly fishing
tarpon
environmental restoration and stewardship
Item sets
The Gulf Items