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Season 7

Watch the Full Episode of Show #701

Trophy Trout, Nesting Terns, Groton State Forest
Show #701

Lawrence Pyne heads to Waterbury, Vt., to fish for trophy trout on the Winooski River. Four Lake Champlain islands are important nesting areas for common terns, and they're part of the Audubon Society's important bird area program. A look at Groton State Forest's Becoming an Outdoor Family program, which hosts an annual event to help families enjoy the outdoors.

 
Watch the Full Episode of Show #702 Longnose Gar, Black Spot Disease, Spruce Grouse
Show #702

In the heat of summer, Lawrence Pyne fishes for longnose gar on Lake Champlain. The surprising life cycle of Black Spot disease - a parasite highly adapted to Vermont wildlife. A look at the Vermont Fish & Wildlife program to re-introduce the endangered spruce grouse.
 
Watch the Full Episode of Show #703 Muskie, Missisquoi Wildlife Refuge, Conservation Camp
Show #703

Lawrence Pyne hits the Missisquoi River and Lake Champlain in search of muskellunge, or muskie, the water monster that might be making a comeback. A visit to the Missisquoi Wildlife Refuge, a large wetland ecosystem that shelters osprey and great blue herons. A look at a Green Mountain Conservation Camp on Lake Bomoseen, a unique summer camp for kids.
 
Watch the Full Episode of Show #704 Golden Eye, Nesting Habitat for Turtles and Power Companies' Wildlife Management Practices
Show #704

As winter takes hold, Lawrence Pyne and hardy December duck hunters go after golden eye on Lake Champlain. Vermont Fish & Wildlife works to preserve nesting habitat for turtles. A visit to the Nulhegan Basin in Vermont's Northeast Kingdom explores current efforts by power companies to incorporate wildlife management practices into their business planning.
 
Watch the Full Episode of Show #705 Forest Woodruff Fishing for Walleye and the Annual Game Supper in Danville
Show #705

Lawrence Pyne joins angler Forest Woodruff in Vernon, Vt., to fish for walleye on the Connecticut River. Each fall, the annual wild game supper in Danville is a reminder of the importance of hunting and wildlife management to the social fabric of many Vermont communities.

 

Call-In Specials:

Watch the Lake Champlain Fishery Call-In The Lake Champlain Fishery

Host Lawrence Pyne and specialists from the Vermont Fish & Wildlife department discuss current status and management practices for the Lake Champlain fishery – and their hopes for its future.
 
Watch the Outdoor Adventures Call-In Outdoor Adventure

Host Lawrence Pyne and a guest panel discuss the many year-round outdoor activities available in Vermont for children and families, and divulge a wealth of resources available to those seeking information.
 
 
 
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