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!
Watch: https://youtu.be/X3BH_dztblg

Tennessee WildCast

Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency

TW 406 - Behind the Scenes at Buffalo Springs

NOV 2, 202430 MIN
Tennessee WildCast

TW 406 - Behind the Scenes at Buffalo Springs

NOV 2, 202430 MIN

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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! Watch: https://youtu.be/X3BH_dztblg