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Partners of Commercial Fishermen

I’m *this close* to making this our wedding picture. Photo by a fellow partner of a commercial fisherman, Bri Dwyer. Being a partner of a commercial fisherman is not for the faint of heart. Learn what it’s like for commercial fishermen and their loved ones in the posts below!🐟

Connecting Fishing Families Across the Globe: A Conversation with UK Women in Fisheries

Megan Waldrep / April 16, 2025

United Kingdom POCF Naomi Treneer Shares Her Experience in a Small Fishing Village in England

Megan Waldrep / April 9, 2025

Behind-the-Scenes with Galley Stories Podcast Host Mark Caylor

Megan Waldrep / April 2, 2025

8 Ways to Advocate for Yourself Effectively in Relationships (Fisherman, Family, or Friends!)

Megan Waldrep / March 5, 2025

Free PFDs for Oregon Fishermen + How You Can Do This For Your Community with Prof. Laurel Kincl of Oregon State University

Megan Waldrep / February 19, 2025

Newport Oregon Fishermen's wives Group photo

How The Newport Fishermen’s Wives Build Community To Help Fisheries Thrive

Megan Waldrep / February 16, 2025

POCF and Writer Maressa Voss on Publishing Her First Novel While Balancing Motherhood, Advocacy, and Marriage to a Commercial Fisherman.

Megan Waldrep / February 12, 2025

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POCF Maressa Voss on Dating a Lobster and Sockeye Salmon Fisherman

Megan Waldrep / February 9, 2025

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Fishermen’s Wives: Coping with an Extraordinary Occupation

Megan Waldrep / February 2, 2025

Kusnir Alaska Fresh Salmon

How Depression, Addiction, + Pregnancy Loss Turned into Motherhood & a Family Seafood Business with Adra Kusnirova

Megan Waldrep / January 26, 2025

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Managing Anxiety & Overwhelm wtih Mental Health Specialist Kate Kripke

Megan Waldrep / January 19, 2025

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How-To Instantly Find Calm & with Breathwork Facilitator Brenda Winkle

Megan Waldrep / January 12, 2025

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Morning Routine Hacks To Support Mental Health

Megan Waldrep / January 5, 2025

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19 Yr-Old POCF Emily Drops Knowledge Like She’s 91

Megan Waldrep / December 15, 2024

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POCF Kat Jones Runs a Family & Seafood Co. Too.

Megan Waldrep / December 8, 2024

Sena Wheeler and her commercial fishing Family near a fishing boat

Life Hacks from a 3rd Generation Fisherman’s Wife

Megan Waldrep / November 24, 2024

Megan Waldrep and Chris Dabney on a lobster boat in California Partners of Commercial Fishermen

Diary: The Deckhand Blues

Megan Waldrep / November 17, 2024

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Diary: Why Self-Care is the Port in the Storm

Megan Waldrep / November 10, 2024

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Perfect Go-To Gifts for Commercial Fishermen

Megan Waldrep / November 3, 2024

Maternal Wellness Specialist and Founder of Postpartum Wellness Center in Boulder Colorado, Kate Kripe Virtual even with the Partners of Commercial Fishermen community

Watch This IG Live: How-To Manage Anxiety & Overwhelm w Maternal Mental Health Specialist Kate Kripke

Megan Waldrep / October 27, 2024

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DIARY: Traditional vs. Modern POCFs and the Tides That Bind

Megan Waldrep / October 20, 2024

9 Easy Ways to Advocate for Your Fishery

Megan Waldrep / October 13, 2024

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Commercial Lobster Fishing w/ Photographer Bri Dwyer

Megan Waldrep / October 6, 2024

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Diary: Confessions of a Captain’s Wife Trying Not To Lose It Pre-Season

Megan Waldrep / September 29, 2024

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Female Fisherman + POCF Kinsey Brown on Loving a Commercial Fisherman

Megan Waldrep / September 22, 2024

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Transitioning from Female Fisherman to Motherhood with Serena Dabney

Megan Waldrep / September 15, 2024

Partners of Commercial Fishermen Podcast

POCF Science Writer Danielle Hall on Why Fishermen Need to be Heard To Help The Environment Ep. 48

Megan Waldrep / September 12, 2024

Diary: How Do You Say Hello & Goodbye at the Airport? LDR w a Fisherman.

Megan Waldrep / September 1, 2024

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The Emergency Kit You Didn’t Know You Need Aboard w/ Project Gabe

Megan Waldrep / August 25, 2024

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Part 1: Meet Jenny Gore Dwyer of Deadliest Catch

Megan Waldrep / August 18, 2024

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What Spiny Lobster Fishing in California Looks Like

Megan Waldrep / August 11, 2024

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Meet Partner of a Commercial Fisherman Hannah Samsen

Megan Waldrep / August 4, 2024

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The Experience of Partner + Fisherman Savanah Lisherness

Megan Waldrep / July 28, 2024

What it’s like for Commercial Fishing Woman, Emily Ekbom

Megan Waldrep / July 14, 2024

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Letter: There’s a Female Deckhand Aboard and I’m Really Struggling

Megan Waldrep / July 7, 2024

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The Last Hunter Gatherers: Commercial Fishing in America

Megan Waldrep / June 25, 2024

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Letter: Woman Fisherman Explains AK Partying

Megan Waldrep / June 16, 2024

Partners of Commercial Fishermen Survival Guide

Partners of Commercial Fishermen Survival Guide 101

Megan Waldrep / June 9, 2024

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Letter: “I’m Worried about the Partying in AK”

Megan Waldrep / June 2, 2024

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Letter: I Don’t Feel Strong All the Time

Megan Waldrep / May 26, 2024

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RELATIONSHIP UPDATE from Aussie Dating a Fisher!

Megan Waldrep / May 19, 2024

Long distance relationship advice

Letter: Aussie Needs Advice on Dating an American Fisherman

Megan Waldrep / May 12, 2024

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I Tried the Energy Protection Trick & It Worked! Here’s How It Relates to Commercial Fishing

Megan Waldrep / April 28, 2024

How POCFs Handle Long Separations from Their Fishermen

Megan Waldrep / April 21, 2024

Cody Pratt Commercial Fisherman

16 Yr. Old Cody Pratt on What It Means to be a 4th Generation Commercial Fisherman

Megan Waldrep / April 14, 2024

Partners of Commercial Fishermen podcast is on Apple, Spotify, and other platforms.

Story Time: What Does a Hometown Mean to You?

Megan Waldrep / April 7, 2024

Megan Waldrep and commercial Fisherman Chris Dabney

Remember the Early Days When You Just Started Dating Your Fisherman?

Megan Waldrep / April 3, 2024

Author Donna Parker's book Death in Dutch Harbor

Author Donna Parker on Writing, Fishing, & Her Advice on Managing the POCF Life

Megan Waldrep / March 31, 2024

AMSEA Training Coordinator Ashley Green

POCF Ashley Green on AMSEA’s Free Safety Trainings for Commercial Fishermen

Megan Waldrep / March 24, 2024

Interview with Andy Hester of Insurance Agent with Insurance Solutions NC

Biggest Health Insurance Qs Answered w Andy Hester

Megan Waldrep / March 17, 2024

Kate Kripke is a maternal mental health specialist

Mental Health Specialist Kate Kripke on Partnerships, Parenthood, & Making Time for Yourself When You “Have No Time.”

Megan Waldrep / March 10, 2024

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Real Challenges of Living in a Small Fishing Community

Megan Waldrep / March 3, 2024

How the Newport Fishermen’s Wives Helped Replace Torched Gear & Raise Over $100K for Ilwaco Crab Fishermen

Megan Waldrep / February 25, 2024

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Black Fishermen are the Cornerstone of America’s Commercial Industry – But Where Are They Now?

Megan Waldrep / February 11, 2024

Aubrey McNeil of Bristol Bay Sockeye Salmon

How Aubrey McNeil Successfully Dates A Bristol Bay Fisherman

Megan Waldrep / January 28, 2024

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“Different Being a Girlfriend Than Friend”

Megan Waldrep / January 21, 2024

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Letter: What More Can I Do To Get Through the Fishing Season?

Megan Waldrep / January 14, 2024

Monique Coombs of the Maine Coast Fishermen's Association on the Partners of Commercial Fishermen Podcast

Part 3: How to Stay Sober w/ POCF Monique Coombs of the Maine Coast Fishermen’s Association

Megan Waldrep / January 7, 2024

Partners of Commercial Fishermen Podcast

Unintoxicated and Uncomplicated: How to Make “Sober Curious” A Lifestyle Choice with Jessa Frances

Megan Waldrep / December 31, 2023

Megan Waldrep wearing legacy XTRATUF boots on a commercial lobster fishing boat

Dry December Series Part 1: My Sober Story + 6 Tips That Helped Me Quit Drinking Alcohol

Megan Waldrep / December 17, 2023

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8 Fancy French Art of Commercial Fishing Prtnrs Like Us!

Megan Waldrep / November 26, 2023

Author Terry Evers and Partner of a Commercial Fisherman D'Ann Evers on the POCF podcast

Fisherman Author Terry Evers & POCF D’Ann on 36 years of marriage & commercial fishing memoir Fifteen Seasons

Megan Waldrep / November 19, 2023

Bri Dwyer Photography Megan Waldrep and Chris Dabney

9 Things You Should Know When Dating a Commercial Fisherman

Megan Waldrep / November 5, 2023

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Podcast Episode on a 55-Year-Old POCF Sharing Relationship Fears w Her Fisherman

Megan Waldrep / November 1, 2023

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Last-Minute Activity: DIY Fishing Buoys to Halloween Decor

Megan Waldrep / October 29, 2023

The Partners of Commercial Fishermen Podcast is on on Apple, Spotify, Google Podcasts, iHeart, and more!

3 Ways to Connect & Be Heard in the Commercial Fishing Community

Megan Waldrep / October 22, 2023

Pacific Marine Expo in Seattle Washington for the commercial fishing industry

In-Person Event Pacific Marine Expo 2023, Seattle, WA

Megan Waldrep / October 15, 2023

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Sneak Peek of a POCF Private Forum Chat: “My friends don’t get it”

Megan Waldrep / September 24, 2023

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Diary: First Day of Fishing Season Blues & How To Beat Them

Megan Waldrep / September 17, 2023

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55 Yr Old POCF Shares Relationship Fears w A Fisherman

Megan Waldrep / September 3, 2023

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How-To Work From Home When Your Fisherman is Home Too

Megan Waldrep / August 27, 2023

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6 Tips for Reconnecting with Your Fisherman bc Sometimes it’s Weird

Megan Waldrep / August 20, 2023

The Partners of Commercial Fishermen Podcast is on on Apple, Spotify, Google Podcasts, iHeart, and more!

Introducing the POCF Podcast! Here’s How To Listen (and be a guest, too)!

Megan Waldrep / August 13, 2023

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Countdown to the POCF Beach Retreat! You In?

Megan Waldrep / August 6, 2023

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3 Top Baked Treats For A Fisherman’s Care Package

Megan Waldrep / July 9, 2023

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How-to Send a Care Package to an Alaskan Fisherman

Megan Waldrep / July 2, 2023

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Diary of a POCF Chp 5: The Readjustment Phase

Megan Waldrep / June 25, 2023

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Diary of a POCF Chapter 4: The Home Stretch

Megan Waldrep / June 18, 2023

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Diary of a POCF Chp 3: The Communication Breakdown

Megan Waldrep / June 11, 2023

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Diary of a POCF Chapter 2: The Secret Life

Megan Waldrep / June 4, 2023

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Diary of a POCF Chapter 1: The Goodbye

Megan Waldrep / May 28, 2023

Writer and partner of a commercial fisherman Megan Waldrep taking a selfie on a fishing boat

Letter Q&A: How Do You Fill Free Time When Your Fisherman is Gone?

Megan Waldrep / May 21, 2023

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8 Emotions You’ll Feel When Your Fishermen is Away

Megan Waldrep / April 30, 2023

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Letter: “I’ve heard almost nothing from him.”

Megan Waldrep / April 23, 2023

Partners of Commercial Fishermen Forum

POCF Forum is Here! (Or, Why I Closed the FB Group)

Megan Waldrep / April 9, 2023

Four Seasons Westlake Village Coin and Candor Baja Red Snapper Food + Home Magazine

From Boat to Bougie: How the Four Seasons Turns Daily Catch into Fine Cuisine

Megan Waldrep / April 2, 2023

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Guest Post: Confessions of a Fisherman’s (Almost) Wife

Megan Waldrep / March 26, 2023

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Managing Three Kids in a Commercial Fishing Family

Megan Waldrep / March 19, 2023

Sean Dwyer and Brenna Dwyer as Kids on the crab boat

Jenny Gore Dwyer on Motherhood in the ’90s w a Fisherman in AK

Megan Waldrep / March 12, 2023

Becca Bissett POCF Mama, fisherman, and toddler

POCF Mom Advice on Raising a Toddler During Year-Long Fishing Seasons

Megan Waldrep / March 5, 2023

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6 Ways to Connect w/ your Fisherman During a Long Fishing Season

Megan Waldrep / February 26, 2023

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Twist on a Favorite: New Orleans Style BBQ w/ California Ridgeback Prawns

Megan Waldrep / February 19, 2023

Woman walking under pier in turquoise water at Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina.

Join the First Ever Beach Retreat for Partners of Commercial Fishermen!

Megan Waldrep / February 14, 2023

Spirit Things book by Lara Messersmith-Glavin

“Letter” by Lara Messersmith-Glavin: How Fishermen Really Feel About Care Packages

Megan Waldrep / February 12, 2023

IG LIVE Untold history of partners of commercial fishermen

Replay IG LIVE: The Untold History of POCFs w Trish Whetstone

Megan Waldrep / February 5, 2023

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Free POCF Calendar to Stay Organized during a Fishing Season

Megan Waldrep / January 15, 2023

Commercial crabbing fishing vessels Brenna A and Jennifer A in Alaska

Two Boats. A Story by Jenny Gore Dwyer of Deadliest Catch

Megan Waldrep / December 18, 2022

Gift exchange between friends.

Gift Guide for Commercial Fishing Couples and Families

Megan Waldrep / December 4, 2022

Three women at the Pacific Marine Expo in Seattle

3 Takeaways and 1 Big Mistake I Made at the Pacific Marine Expo

Megan Waldrep / November 28, 2022

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11 Must-Wear Items for a Commercial Fishing Boat When It’s Cold

Megan Waldrep / November 24, 2022

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