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Prairie Sportsman celebrates our love of the outdoors to hunt, fish and enjoy outdoor recreation provided by our vast resources of lakes, rivers, trails and grasslands. Here, we connect with the natural world and leave the stresses of our daily lives behind.
Prairie Sportsman is made possible by the Minnesota Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund, SafeBasements of Minnesota, Diamond Willow, Live Wide Open and Western Minnesota Prairie Waters.
Fishing LOW and Saving the Skipper
Bret visits Lake of the Woods resort owners who have been fishing guides for decades.
The annual Governor’s Fishing Opener, pollinator-friendly solar and the TIP program.
Fly Fishing and Chef Curt Tribute
Fly fishings from a kayak and paying tribute to the late Curt Anderson, a colorful chef.
Hunting ruffed grouse and woodcock, dragon boat races and monarch rest stops.
Bret is fishing with Lake of the Woods resort owners who have adapted their fishing guide.
Fishing LOW and Saving the Skipper
The next episode of Prairie Sportsman, airing on Pioneer Public TV February 17 at 7:30 p.m
Dakota skipper butterflies are being reintroduced to a southwest Minnesota prairie.
Host Bret Amundson goes fishing for walleye with Dustin Kotrba in the Willmar lakes area.
A new episode of Prairie Sportsman airs on Pioneer Public television Feb. 10 at 7:30 p.m.
Visit the 1200-acre North Star Solar Array that is planted with native grasses and forbes.
Ben Dwire's Sustainable Farming Practices
Ben Dwire's farm near Arco is a model of sustainable farming practices.
Chef Curt prepares pheasant adobo with white rice, a dish he created for his wife Bernie.
John White of Ortonville enjoys the peace and solitude of fly fishing from a kayak.
