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Wednesday, April 2

1pm - 9pm - Discover Fly Fishing
Interactive one on one classes taught by Fly Fishing experts

2 pm – Bird Attraction - Sharon Stiteler
Find out how to attract birds and what are some of the most common types of birds that you can expect to see. Includes discussion about seeds and plants.

3 pm – Fishing New Water (Walleye) - Jason Przekurat
Discover how to fish new water with the 2007 FLW Walleye Tour Angler of the Year, Jason Przekurat. This two-time FLW winner (he also won in 2003) will tell you how to catch those trophy walleye.

4 pm – Fish Stories, Where to Catch'em - Ron Schara & Raven
Join Ron Schara and Raven for an entertaining and informative session on finding fish and techniques to use to catch your next fish story.

5 pm – RV Boot Camp - Choosing an RV
Part of the RV Boot Camp series, join Mark Nemeth, technical advisor and Boot Camp program director for the Escapees, for this educational session on choosing the best RV for you and your family.

6 pm – Fish Stories, Where to Catch'em - Ron Schara & Raven
Join Ron Schara and Raven for an entertaining and informative session on finding fish and techniques to use to catch your next fish story.

7 pm – Fishing New Water (Walleye) - Jason Przekurat
Discover how to fish new water with the 2007 FLW Walleye Tour Angler of the Year, Jason Przekurat. This two-time FLW winner (he also won in 2003) will tell you how to catch those trophy walleye.

Thursday, April 3

1pm - 9pm - Discover Fly Fishing
Interactive one on one classes taught by Fly Fishing experts

2 pm – Beginning Beekeeping - Sharon Stiteler
Bees are in the news, especially with Colony Collapse Disorder being of concern. This photographic program will walk you through the fascinating world of the honey bee life cycle and things you need to know if you want to start beekeeping.

3 pm – Slab Crappie Secrets - Terry Tuma
Join "Tackle Terry" Tuma for an entertaining and informative seminar on catching crappies.

4 pm – Digiscoping Birds and Mammals - Sharon Stiteler
A very popular topic, join Sharon to learn how to take a point and shoot digital camera and a pair of binoculars (or spotting scope) to get great photos of birds and mammals.

5 pm – RV Boot Camp - RV Systems Part 1
Part of the RV Boot Camp series, join Mark Nemeth, technical advisor and Boot Camp program director for the Escapees, for this educational session on everything you need to know about RV Systems (a two-part seminar series).

6 pm – RV Boot Camp - RV Systems Part 2
Part of the RV Boot Camp series, join Mark Nemeth, technical advisor and Boot Camp program director for the Escapees, for this educational session on everything you need to know about RV Systems (a two-part seminar series).

7 pm – Slab Crappie Secrets - Terry Tuma
Join "Tackle Terry" Tuma for an entertaining and informative seminar on catching crappies.

Friday, April 4

1pm - 9pm - Discover Fly Fishing
Interactive one on one classes taught by Fly Fishing experts

2 pm - Fishing the BWCA - Steve Nelson
Join Steve Nelson, a long-time traveler in the Boundary Waters, for some expert wilderness fishing tips on this beautiful area of Minnesota.

3 pm - RV Boot Camp - Hitch-ups - Mark Nemeth
Part of the RV Boot Camp series, join Mark Nemeth, technical advisor and Boot Camp program director for the Escapees, for this educational session on everything you need to know about Hitch-ups.

4 pm - Suspended Spring Muskies - Pete Maina
Join renowned Muskie expert Pete Maina for a seminar that will teach you how to find and catch these toothy critters this Spring.

5 pm - RV Boot Camp - Choosing an RV - Mark Nemeth
Part of the RV Boot Camp series, join Mark Nemeth, technical advisor and Boot Camp program director for the Escapees, for this educational session on choosing the best RV for you and your family.

6 pm - Lake Michigan's Trophy Salmon and Trout: Planner Boards for More Kings
Learn how to catch trophy salmon and trout on beautiful Lake Michigan. Capt. Lee Haasch has been professionally fishing since 1972 and has educated thousands on trophy fishing Lake Michigan through television and speaking engagements and personally through his guide service. Come join Capt. Lee for some great tips!

7 pm - Muskie Mania - Pete Maina
Join renowned Muskie expert Pete Maina for a seminar that is all things Muskie! This accomplished author, TV host, entrepreneur and professional photographer will guide you through his expert knowledge of gear, where to go and how to catch these elusive fish.

Saturday, April 5

10am - 9pm - Discover Fly Fishing

Interactive one on one classes taught by Fly Fishing experts

11 am – Trophy Walleye and Northern Fishing in Canada
Join Tasmin "Tas" Kaliska, a "Woman on the Water", for an informative and lively discussion about trophy fishing in Canada. Tas has been fishing and hunting in the Canadian wilderness her entire life. She'll share stories, techniques and tips for your next Canadian fishing adventure.

1 pm – Hunt for Big Fish - Larry Dahlberg
An internationally known expert in the world of fishing, Larry will recount stories, share techniques and tips for finding and catching BIG fish!

2 pm – Black Bears: Dispelling the Myths - Dr. Lynn Rogers
This 50-minute multi-media presentation (plus questions) explores our fears and replaces misconceptions with facts. It grabs the attention of young and old and is a must for anyone wondering about coexistence and safety. People say, "This changed my life. I can finally enjoy living and hiking in black bear country!". Rogers uses video, sound recordings, and stunning slides to instill a new appreciation of black bears.

3 pm - Dealing with Tough Gobblers - Gary Clancy
Turkey hunting is more than just good calling. Join expert hunter Gary Clancy for a seminar which will cover some of the calling techniques which have worked best for him on Minnesota gobblers, doing your homework, the actual set-up and hunting in various weather conditions.

4 pm – Tactics for Getting Your Next Walleye Bite
Join 2007 PWT Angler of the Year Gary Parsons as he shares tips, techniques and tactics for catching walleyes.

5 pm – Department of Natural Resources Firearm Safety Instructor of the Year Awards

6 pm – Tactics for Getting Your Next Walleye Bite
Join 2007 PWT Angler of the Year Gary Parsons as he shares tips, techniques and tactics for catching walleyes.

7 pm – Hunt for Big Fish - Larry Dahlberg
An internationally known expert in the world of fishing, Larry will recount stories, share techniques and tips for finding and catching BIG fish!

Sunday, April 6

10am - 5pm - Discover Fly Fishing
Interactive one on one classes taught by Fly Fishing experts

11 am – Trophy Walleye and Northern Fishing in Canada
Join Tasmin "Tas" Kaliska, a "Woman on the Water", for an informative and lively discussion about trophy fishing in Canada. Tasmin "Tas" Kaliska has been fishing and hunting in the Canadian wilderness her entire life. She'll share stories, techniques and tips for your next Canadian fishing adventure.

12 pm - Lake Michigan's Trophy Salmon and Trout: Catching More Fish with Flashers & Flies
Learn how to catch trophy salmon and trout on beautiful Lake Michigan. Capt. Lee Haasch has been professionally fishing since 1972 and has educated thousands on trophy fishing Lake Michigan through television and speaking engagements and personally through his guide service. Come join Capt. Lee for some great tips!

1 pm - Dealing with Tough Gobblers - Gary Clancy
Turkey hunting is more than just good calling. Join expert hunter Gary Clancy for a seminar which will cover some of the calling techniques which have worked best for him on Minnesota gobblers, doing your homework, the actual set-up and hunting in various weather conditions.

2 pm - Things You Need to Know to Consistently Catch Bass in the Upper Midwest
Presented by Adam Johnson & Tim Lesmeister

3pm - British Labrador Training Methods
The Star Tribune's Outdoor Expert, Dennis Anderson
Star Tribune Outdoors Columnist, Dennis Anderson, and his wife Jan will go over the training methods that will make your retriever second to none in the field or at home. Live demonstrations by a few of their labs show the methods in action!