 Hey, Teddy, where are we going today? To the D.C. Booth Fish Hatchery in Spearfish, South Dakota. The National Fish Hatcheries have been conserving America's fisheries since 1872. Hey, puddles, look! It's Tommy Trout! Where? Where? Look! Over there! Welcome to the D.C. Booth Fish Hatchery. Hey, Tommy. So what can you do here? There's lots of things to do at this hatchery. You can feed fish, watch wildlife, like turkeys, deer, and birds. Research the history of America's fisheries in our archives. Visit Yellowstone Booth, Fish Cart, or you can enjoy walking around the beautiful grounds. How long has this place been around? For more than 100 years? 100 years! Yep. The D.C. Booth Hatchery was started in 1896. It is one of the oldest fish hatcheries still in operation. The hatchery was built to help increase the trout population in the Black Hills of South Dakota and Wyoming. Still, we are caring for the trout in the Black Hills to serve, protect, preserve, research, and provide educational programs for the public. This is our volunteer, Roger. In the 1870s, the railroads of America were called upon to transport a new type of goods. The fish were transported from hatcheries throughout the country to improve sport and commercial fishing. Fish were carried in open milk cans stowed within the passenger car. Many fish made the trip successfully. Wow, Tommy! I sure learned a lot today. Thanks for showing us around. However, we need to get going to the next national fish hatchery. See you later, Tommy! You can check back at our website at www.fws.com.dcbooth for updates.