Prairie Sportsman: Friends in L.O.W. Places and Spiny Waterflea Research

Host Bret Amundson visits a group of retired 3M coworkers turned lifelong fishing friends for an annual angling trip to Lake of the Woods. A tradition starting sometime in the eighties, the group reflects on memories made over the years and they enjoy angling for Lake of the Woods walleyes.  Spiny waterfleas are interrupting the… Read More Prairie Sportsman: Friends in L.O.W. Places and Spiny Waterflea Research

Amundson: Two New FHF Videos to Start The Week: “St Croix Fishing” and “Big Baits for Big Fish”

The next Prairie Sportsman features fishing on the St. Croix with a seasoned angler and the fishing guide he mentored, and battling invasive carp on the Mississippi and St. Croix Rivers. “Hooked on the St. Croix” aired on Pioneer PBS on Sunday, February 4 at 7:30 p.m. Check local listings for air dates and times on other PBS… Read More Amundson: Two New FHF Videos to Start The Week: “St Croix Fishing” and “Big Baits for Big Fish”

Amundson: Northern Minnesota Elk Hunt is Once-In-A-Lifetime Experience

Host Bret Amundson joins Scott Moon for a once-in-a-lifetime elk hunt, researchers look for ways to remove toxic PFAS from the environment, and Nicole Zempel forages for wild grapes. “Chasing Northern Elk” airs Sunday, January 28 at 7:30 p.m. on Pioneer PBS at 7:30 p.m. Check local listings for air dates and times on other PBS stations in Minnesota, Wisconsin,… Read More Amundson: Northern Minnesota Elk Hunt is Once-In-A-Lifetime Experience

AGLOW Members Head to Lake of the Woods for the First Media Camp of 2024!

Lake of the Woods, February 12 – February 15, 2024: Our next media camp is coming to River Bend Resort at the Walleye Capital of the World: Lake of the Woods! If you’re an AGLOW member interested in attending, click here. Otherwise, follow along with the crew by subscribing to The Outdoor Feed, liking our social pages or using… Read More AGLOW Members Head to Lake of the Woods for the First Media Camp of 2024!

AGLOW’s Annual Awards-In-Craft 2023

Bemidji, Minnesota | The 2023 Association of Great Lakes Outdoor Writers conference wrapped up Thursday, September 21st at the Hampton Inn and Suites in Bemidji with the annual “Awards-In-Craft” ceremony. This event honors AGLOW members who’s work has appeared in the past year. Categories ranged from best magazine and newspaper articles, tv shows, podcasts, blogs,… Read More AGLOW’s Annual Awards-In-Craft 2023

Ice Fishing Sturgeon, St Croix Watershed Research Station and Foraging Giant Chickweed

This new episode of Prairie Sportsman features ice fishing for sturgeon on the St. Croix River and the St. Croix Watershed Research Station The scenic St. Croix River has become a popular destination for ice anglers hoping to catch the biggest fish of their lives. Lake sturgeon thrive in the river’s clean water. The state… Read More Ice Fishing Sturgeon, St Croix Watershed Research Station and Foraging Giant Chickweed

Prairie Sportsman: Muskies, Using Copper for Zebra Mussels, and Foraging for Wild Garlic

This new episode of Prairie Sportsman will feature fishing for a special musky and efforts to control zebra mussels. One of the most difficult fish to catch in Minnesota is the muskie. Often dubbed the “fish of 10,000 casts,” muskies have become an obsession for a hardcore group of anglers in the state. Searching for… Read More Prairie Sportsman: Muskies, Using Copper for Zebra Mussels, and Foraging for Wild Garlic