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Rainy River Sturgeon

Preview: Season 17 Episode 1 | 30sVideo has Closed Captions

Kevin Hinrichs of the Royal Dutchman Resort battles monster sturgeon. Then, DNR studies the fish.

Host Bret Amundson joins Kevin Hinrichs of the Royal Dutchman Resort to battle monster sturgeon on the Rainy River and researchers work to better understand the range and population of this unique prehistoric fish.

03/01/2026

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A Little Sturgeon Study

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Clip: S17 Ep1 | 12m 18s | Minnesota DNR Fisheries Specialist Tanner Carlson & Fisheries Technician Grant Becker tag sturgeon. (12m 18s)

The Royal Dutchman

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Clip: S17 Ep1 | 13m 33s | Kevin Hinrichs shares his passion for sturgeon. (13m 33s)

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