Prairie Sportsman

Twisted Sisters and Dam Be Gone

Season 10 Episode 7 | 27m 48s

Meet spearing enthusiasts Tami Kotila and Amy Smith, owners of Twisted Sisters Spearing Decoys, then learn how removing obsolete dams from the Minnesota River is improving native fish habitat and how home owners can prevent stormwater runoff pollution.

Aired: 03/31/19

Rating: NR

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