Oral history interview with Palmer Olson / interviewed by Susan Stekel

Olson discusses fly fishing for trout in Rullands Coulee Creek, Timber Coulee Creek, and other creeks that form the Coon Creek Watershed around Coon Valley, Wisconsin. He describes fishing pressure, fishing regulations, and his efforts to improve streams. He also mentions the roles of farmers and the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources in improving fish habitat. Topics also discussed include the following: Fly and lure shop, Coon Valley -- Starting the shop -- Fishing as a child -- Differences in fishing over the years -- Lack of fisherman during World War, 1939-1945 -- Fewer local fisherman -- Fish population in 1990s -- Dangers to fish population -- Note: no audio for 15 seconds -- Fish population increase -- Logging -- Changes in water current -- Pollution -- Flooding.

00:01:00- Fly and lure shop, Coon Valley | 00:02:03- Starting the shop | 00:02:30- Fishing as a child | 00:05:50- Differences in fishing over the years | 00:06:32- Lack of fisherman during World War, 1939-1945 | 00:07:02- Fewer local fisherman | 00:08:40- Fish population in 1990s | 00:09:50- Dangers to fish population | 00:12:00- Note: no audio for 15 seconds | 00:17:55- Fish population increase | 00:20:47- Logging | 00:21:21- Changes in water current | 00:24:25- Pollution | 0026:06- Flooding

Part of the Coon Creek Fishing (DNR project).