New nature documentary explores Green Bay; Bugs of springtime; Turkey hunting season opens

About this episode

The episode discusses a new nature documentary about Green Bay, provides an insect update, and covers the opening of turkey hunting season.

First, we talk about the natural wonders of Lake Michigan’s Green Bay with filmmaker Dan Larson and Emily Tyner, director of Freshwater Strategy at UW-Green Bay. Then, Phil Pellitteri joins us for another insect update. Finally, we talk about turkey hunting with enthusiasts Dan Small and Jeff Fredrick.

People in this episode

Guests: Dan Larson, Emily Tyner, Phil Pellitteri, Dan Small, Jeff Fredrick

Topics covered

• nature documentary
• insects
• turkey hunting
• Lake Michigan
• Green Bay
• springtime

Keywords

• nature documentary
• Green Bay
• Lake Michigan
• insects
• turkey hunting
• springtime

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: UW-Green Bay

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