BONUS INTERVIEW: RPCV Jonn Forslund Talks Fish Farming in Zambia

BONUS INTERVIEW: Sheila Johnston, Minnesota Loon Rescue

BWD and KFT have a conversation with "The Loon Lady", Sheila Johnston from Minnesota Loon Rescue.  Sheila talks about the things threatening the state bird of Minnesota, including fishing lines, tackle and lead poisoning.  She also outlines some ideas for how we can do better as outdoorspeople to protect this majestic symbol of the Land of 10,000 Lakes.

Episode 11: Get the Lead Out!

Dave and Shane talk about the effects of lead left behind in the wild by people when fishing or hunting.  They cover how the lead gets there, how it gets into animals, and what it does once it's in an animal's system.  After talking about the effects of lead, the Bumpkins talk about legislative success stories and barriers, and what we can do as individuals to make sure that the wild things around us stay wild and healthy.

BONUS INTERVIEW: Jessica LaBumbard, Wildwoods Wildlife Rehab Center

The Bumpkins interview Jessica LaBumbard, the Executive Director of Wildwoods Wildlife Rehabilitation Center in Duluth, MN, about her experience with raptors suffering with lead poisoning.   Jessica outlines the fate of birds of prey- bald eagles in particular- that have consumed lead in the course of their natural feeding habits.  She's seen the effects up close and personal and shares some of these heartbreaking stories.

BONUS INTERVIEW: Caleb Wistad, Hooked Up Wisconsin

BWD and KFT talk to Caleb Wistad, the man behind the Hooked Up Wisconsin YouTube Channel, about his love of fishing and helping other people improve their fishing skills.  They also dive a little deeper into the responsibilities of a content creator and the path Caleb took to creating content full time.  Let's get hooked up!

Episode 10: Creating Fishing Content (Featuring NATE P. from "Shorelunch with Nate P."!)

BWD and KFT talk about the ups and downs, goods and bads, rewards and responsibilities of being a content creator in the fishing world today.  Dave talks about his experience on social media and then the boys talk to NATE P. from "Shorelunch with Nate P."! about his process, his willingness to tackle social issues and his reasons for doing what he does so well!  Grab your bib... let's dig in!