GRANITE FALLS, Minn.. January 1, 2024 - The next episode of Prairie Sportsman airs Sunday, February 11 at 7:30 p.m. and features a ruffed grouse hunt in Beltrami Island State Forest that has many miles of hunting trails. Then learn about the restoration of Lake Redwood that had filled with sedimentation. Conservation efforts and dredging have revived this haven for fishing and water skiing. “Hunting Trails and Lake Tails” airs on Pioneer PBS on Sunday, February 11 at 7:30 p.m.
While the loon is iconic in Minnesota, there may be no bird more revered in the northwoods than the ruffed grouse which is the feature of the first segment, "Unofficial State Bird." In the Beltrami Island State Forest near Lake of the Woods, hunter walking trails have been developed to give hunters an opportunity to go deep into the woods in search of this tasty game bird.
“Redwood Restoration” features a popular recreational lake in Redwood Falls that was filling in with 1.5 feet of sediment per year. The lake, created in 1902 by Redwood River dam, couldn’t accommodate boats by the early 1990s. Through conservation efforts, the sediment fill was reduced to 1.5 inches annually, and the lake was dredged in 2022. Lake Redwood has since regained its popularity for fishing and water recreation.
People in Pioneer PBS’s viewing area are able to livestream this episode at www.pioneer.org/live. “Hooked on the St. Croix” will rebroadcast the following Monday at 12:30 p.m. and Saturday at 7:30 p.m. Prairie Sportsman can be viewed online at www.pioneer.org/prairiesportsman, video.pioneer.org/show/prairie-sportsman/, and at www.youtube.com/@PrairieSportsman.
About Prairie Sportsman
Produced by Pioneer PBS, Prairie Sportsman is an Emmy-awarded series that celebrates love of the outdoors by featuring topics on hunting, fishing and recreation, while promoting environmental stewardship. Prairie Sportsman’s team is Dylan Curfman, producer, videographer and editor; Bret Amundson, host and editor; Cindy Dorn, writer and producer; Cera Cordova, videographer and editor; and Dan Amundson, videographer and editor. The 2024 season is made possible by funding from the Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund, Shalom Hill Farm, Live Wide Open, Western Minnesota Prairie Waters and members of Pioneer PBS.
About Pioneer PBS
Established in 1966, Pioneer PBS is an award-winning, viewer-supported television station dedicated to sharing stories from rural Minnesota with the world. For more information visit pioneer.org or call 800-726-3178.
