BONUS INTERVIEW: Isabel Vatne

This is the inaugural episode of our "Access to the Outdoors" series.  For this episode, The Bumpkins talk to a group of amazing women who have all built their lives around outdoor activity.  They tell a stories of challenge, humor and passion for being outside.  It's a thought-provoking journey that we hope you enjoy!  Note: the episode art features Dave's mom- Lynn Adams- posing with her first grouse circa 1972.   

The Bumpkins have had a very busy weekend in the woods! This weeks episode is the inaugural episode of our "Access to the Outdoors" series.  We are currently working on Episode 21: Women in the Outdoors, and in order for us to really give the subject its due, we're gonna need a couple more days.  So, thank you for following Bumpkin Angling and look for Episode 21 to drop this Thursday!  

Big Wave Dave and his partner, Erin, sit down with Grandma Isabel to talk about some of the Norwegian traditions she experienced growing up in Minnesota.  They talk leftse, lutefisk, and flatbread.  So bury some fish, get another pound of butter out of the fridge and have a listen!  

It's a new Jim Adams Chronicles! This time Big Wave Dave's dad talks tells some stories about game wardens he has known and gives some helpful tips on what to do and what not to do if you meet an officer in the woods. It's a special edition, so make sure you have all the required licenses and enjoy!

The Bumpkins get SPOOKY!! Get ready for a couple of spine-tingling Halloween tales from Big Wave Dave and The Kentucky Freight Train!  We take you from the bottom of Lake Superior to the top of Mount Fuji in this episode, so strap on those headphones and enjoy!  It's tricks and treats on BA this week, so don't miss it!  

This week on Bumpkin Angling, BWD and KFT sit down with Tim Pearson, a painter of wildlife, in the KTWH studios to talk about fish in art! Tim tells the bumpkins about his motivations, his techniques and his love of beer signs.  Turn it up, grab some brushes and let's get artsy! 

BWD and KFT tackle a big question this week.  Do fish feel pain?  They talk about what the research says, and grapple with how this information will inform their decisions as anglers.  What are the consequences of being a thinking, feeling fisher-folk?  Let's get deep!  

Big Wave Dave sits down with Cory Goldsworthy, the Lake Superior Fisheries Supervisor for the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR).  They talk about what a day in the life of a fisheries supervisor is like, the challenges facing the Lake Superior fishery and more.  

BWD and KFT take a look at the Department of Natural Resources.  Shane talks about the history of the organization and Dave reaches out to the Bumpkin Diaspora to gather some opinions and stories about the DNR.  

The Bumpkins give an update on the fight to protect the Boundary Waters.  They talk about a recent move by the governor and what it means moving forward.