Wildlife Forever

Professional anglers, sponsors and Minnesota Twins checking-in early in the morning.

Maynard's Restaurant in Excelsior, MN served as the weigh-in site and host, putting up a wonderful breakfast.

Doug Mientkiewicz and the reast of his fishing team get ready for a day of fishing on Lake Minnetonka.

The boats prepare to leave.

33 boats ease off on to the lake to see who can catch the five biggest bass of the day.

Ron Schara, outdoors repoprter and television star assists Doug with the emcee job during the weigh-in.

Minnesota Twins manager Ron Gardenhire waits for his turn to weigh his basket of fish.

Twins alumnus and two time World Series champion Kent Hrbek and team show off their days catch.

President & CEO Douglas H. Grann thanks and congratulates Doug Mientkiewicz on having raised $50,000 for fish and wildlife conservation.

Doug's wife, Jodi, lends her support to the fundraising effort for Wildlife Forever.

After the weigh-in is completed, Doug takes time to provide autographs for young fans.

Doug Mientkiewicz poses with some of his most avid fans.