Prairie Sportsman
Hooks and Hazards
Preview: Season 15 Episode 8 | 30s
A Minnesota DNR crappie barotrauma study and problems with dumping baitfish.
The Minnesota DNR's study of crappie populations, particularly the impact of deepwater angling on barotrauma and the findings of a recent bait dumping survey.
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Hooks and Hazards
Preview: Season 15 Episode 8 | 30s
The Minnesota DNR's study of crappie populations, particularly the impact of deepwater angling on barotrauma and the findings of a recent bait dumping survey.
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The Minnesota DNR is researching how deepwater angling affects crappie barotrauma. (15m 59s)
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Learn Moreabout PBS online sponsorship
Prairie Sportsman is a local public television program presented by Pioneer PBS
Production sponsorship is provided by funding from the Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund, West Central Initiative, Shalom Hill Farm, and members of Pioneer PBS.