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Minnesota Bound Podcast - MN Bound Podcast

218 episodes - English - Latest episode: 9 days ago -

Minnesota Bound is more than just a hunting or fishing program. We find characters that have a story to tell. We seek out destinations and explore out what makes them special. We share the love of outdoors and those that enjoy it.

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Who’s ready to fish in Canada?

May 19, 2022 20:06 - 36 minutes - 50.4 MB

Harald Lohn talks about life in Northwest Ontario and the impact on fish camps post-Covid.  He shares travel advice as  Minnesotans get ready to start traveling back into Ontario to fish! Supported by: Oreo (https://www.oreo.com) & Ritz (https://www.ritzcrackers.com,) Hewitt Docks, Lifts & Pontoon Legs (https://www.hewittrad.com/,) Kinetico (https://www.kinetico.com/,) Minnesota Propane Association “Clean American Energy” (https://propane.com/) & Star Bank (https://www.starbank.net/)

The Great Minnesota Fishing Opener

May 12, 2022 15:38 - 34 minutes - 47.9 MB

Ron Schara sits down with Bill Sherck to talk about one of the biggest traditions in Minnesota, the fishing opener weekend. Stories are told, and tips are shared. Supported by: Oreo (https://www.oreo.com) & Ritz (https://www.ritzcrackers.com,) Hewitt Docks, Lifts & Pontoon Legs (https://www.hewittrad.com/,) Kinetico (https://www.kinetico.com/,) Minnesota Propane Association “Clean American Energy” (https://propane.com/) & Star Bank (https://www.starbank.net/)

The Minnesota Bound Crappie Contest

May 04, 2022 16:43 - 21 minutes - 29.2 MB

It's that time of year-Crappie Fishing time! And while the MN. Bound crappie fishing contest happens on May 7th this year, this fishing event has a rich history that goes back years. Ron Schara talks with Tom Emer from Lord Fletchers about where the contest began, what happened to it, and where it is now. Supported by: Oreo (https://www.oreo.com) & Ritz (https://www.ritzcrackers.com,) Hewitt Docks, Lifts & Pontoon Legs (https://www.hewittrad.com/,) Kinetico (https://www.kinetico.com/,) Minn...

Looking for some shooting advice?

April 28, 2022 12:30 - 31 minutes - 43.4 MB

Perry White, owner of Acel Shotgun Sports, talks with Laura Schara about his coaching business, gun fit, and how to increase your accuracy & score in sporting clays and trap shooting. Supported by: Oreo (https://www.oreo.com) & Ritz (https://www.ritzcrackers.com,) Hewitt Docks, Lifts & Pontoon Legs (https://www.hewittrad.com/,) Kinetico (https://www.kinetico.com/,) Minnesota Propane Association “Clean American Energy” (https://propane.com/,) Star Bank (https://www.starbank.net/) & Aluma Tra...

From Locomotives to Outdoor Gear

April 21, 2022 14:03 - 33 minutes - 45.7 MB

An engineer designing locomotives jumps to start his own business designing cool outdoor products.  John Smigaj joins Bill Sherck to talk about life at Trxstle. Supported by: Oreo (https://www.oreo.com) & Ritz (https://www.ritzcrackers.com,) Hewitt Docks, Lifts & Pontoon Legs (https://www.hewittrad.com/,) Kinetico (https://www.kinetico.com/,) Minnesota Propane Association “Clean American Energy” (https://propane.com/,) Star Bank (https://www.starbank.net/) & Aluma Trailers (https://www.alum...

Ron Talking Turkey

April 14, 2022 13:37 - 35 minutes - 48.4 MB

Gobble Gobble! It's time to talk turkeys, and there's no better person to turkey-chat with than Ron Schara. Ron covers his own favorite turkey stories, calls, and locations. Supported by: Oreo (https://www.oreo.com) & Ritz (https://www.ritzcrackers.com,) Hewitt Docks, Lifts & Pontoon Legs (https://www.hewittrad.com/,) Kinetico (https://www.kinetico.com/,) Minnesota Propane Association “Clean American Energy” (https://propane.com/,) Star Bank (https://www.starbank.net/) & Aluma Trailers (htt...

Minnesota's Walleye Limits

April 08, 2022 16:58 - 52 minutes - 72.8 MB

Reducing Minnesota's daily Walleye limit has become a big topic among anglers. Find out why reducing limits can lead to legacy fishing in Minnesota. Supported by: Oreo (https://www.oreo.com) & Ritz (https://www.ritzcrackers.com,) Hewitt Docks, Lifts & Pontoon Legs (https://www.hewittrad.com/,) Kinetico (https://www.kinetico.com/,) Minnesota Propane Association “Clean American Energy” (https://propane.com/,) & Star Bank (https://www.starbank.net/)

Minnesota’s Walleye Limits

April 08, 2022 16:58 - 52 minutes - 72.8 MB

Reducing Minnesota's daily Walleye limit has become a big topic among anglers. Find out why reducing limits can lead to legacy fishing in Minnesota. Supported by: Oreo (https://www.oreo.com) & Ritz (https://www.ritzcrackers.com,) Hewitt Docks, Lifts & Pontoon Legs (https://www.hewittrad.com/,) Kinetico (https://www.kinetico.com/,) Minnesota Propane Association “Clean American Energy” (https://propane.com/,) & Star Bank (https://www.starbank.net/)

Looking for some dog training advice?

April 01, 2022 00:56 - 31 minutes - 43.2 MB

Laura Schara chats with Inga From founder and owner of Positive Gun Dogs MN. Inga takes a unique approach to gun dog training and also behavioral issues.   Supported by: Hewitt Docks, Lifts & Pontoon Legs (https://www.hewittrad.com/,) Kinetico (https://www.kinetico.com/,) Minnesota Propane Association “Clean American Energy” (https://propane.com/,) & Star Bank (https://www.starbank.net/)

Fishbrain

March 24, 2022 18:55 - 20 minutes - 28.9 MB

Ron Schara and his guest, Cavan Williams of Fishbrain explore a new APP to help you find fish! https://fishbrain.com Supported by: Hewitt Docks, Lifts & Pontoon Legs (https://www.hewittrad.com/,) Kinetico (https://www.kinetico.com/,) Minnesota Propane Association “Clean American Energy” (https://propane.com/,) & Star Bank (https://www.starbank.net/)

When MN was under the ocean!

March 17, 2022 11:30 - 44 minutes - 61.5 MB

We're going back 500 million years ago when MN was under the ocean!  Laura Schara chats with Beverly Sandlin known as "The Fossil Lady", about fossils, and what types of ancient creatures can be hunted via fossils in Southeastern MN.   Supported by: Hewitt Docks, Lifts & Pontoon Legs (https://www.hewittrad.com/,) Kinetico (https://www.kinetico.com/,) Minnesota Propane Association “Clean American Energy” (https://propane.com/,) & Star Bank (https://www.starbank.net/)

A Talk With Minnesota's Trout King, Carl Haensel

March 10, 2022 19:13 - 47 minutes - 65.7 MB

Carl Haensel guides, promotes, protects, photographs and writes about Minnesota's coldwater resources. He joins Bill Sherck to talk about his life on and off the water.   Supported by: Hewitt Docks, Lifts & Pontoon Legs (https://www.hewittrad.com/,) Thousand Hills Lifetime Grazed – (https://thousandhillslifetimegrazed.com/,) Kinetico (https://www.kinetico.com/,) Minnesota Propane Association “Clean American Energy” (https://propane.com/,) & Star Bank (https://www.starbank.net/) ...

A Talk With Minnesota’s Trout King, Carl Haensel

March 10, 2022 19:13 - 47 minutes - 65.7 MB

Carl Haensel guides, promotes, protects, photographs and writes about Minnesota's coldwater resources. He joins Bill Sherck to talk about his life on and off the water.   Supported by: Hewitt Docks, Lifts & Pontoon Legs (https://www.hewittrad.com/,) Thousand Hills Lifetime Grazed – (https://thousandhillslifetimegrazed.com/,) Kinetico (https://www.kinetico.com/,) Minnesota Propane Association “Clean American Energy” (https://propane.com/,) & Star Bank (https://www.starbank.net/)

BWCA Proposed Copper/Nickel Mine Update

February 24, 2022 13:00 - 36 minutes - 50.3 MB

Steve Piragis joins Bill Sherck to talk about the recent, big announcement that makes mining on the edge of the Boundary Waters a tougher task.   Supported by: Hewitt Docks, Lifts & Pontoon Legs (https://www.hewittrad.com/,) Thousand Hills Lifetime Grazed – (https://thousandhillslifetimegrazed.com/,) Kinetico (https://www.kinetico.com/,) Minnesota Propane Association “Clean American Energy” (https://propane.com/,) & Star Bank (https://www.starbank.net/)

Put a Dog mushing experience on your winter adventure list!

February 17, 2022 23:02 - 32 minutes - 44.3 MB

Laura Schara chats with Jack Christopher of Silent Run Adventures about his Dog sledding business and his 28 Siberian Huskies. Learn about this unique breed which is closely related to the wolf and how you can experience a dog sledding ride of a lifetime!   Supported by: Hewitt Docks, Lifts & Pontoon Legs (https://www.hewittrad.com/,) Thousand Hills Lifetime Grazed – (https://thousandhillslifetimegrazed.com/,) Kinetico (https://www.kinetico.com/,) Minnesota Propane Association “Cl...

Put a Dog mushing experience on your winter adventure list!

February 17, 2022 23:02 - 32 minutes - 44.3 MB

Laura Schara chats with Jack Christopher of Silent Run Adventures about his Dog sledding business and his 28 Siberian Huskies. Learn about this unique breed which is closely related to the wolf and how you can experience a dog sledding ride of a lifetime!   Supported by: Hewitt Docks, Lifts & Pontoon Legs (https://www.hewittrad.com/,) Thousand Hills Lifetime Grazed – (https://thousandhillslifetimegrazed.com/,) Kinetico (https://www.kinetico.com/,) Minnesota Propane Association “Clean Ameri...

Planning a Solo Trip

February 12, 2022 15:52 - 41 minutes - 56.7 MB

Dan Cooke helps you get ready to travel/paddle/camp alone. Solo tripping is a risk/reward adventure!    Supported by: Hewitt Docks, Lifts & Pontoon Legs (https://www.hewittrad.com/,) Thousand Hills Lifetime Grazed – (https://thousandhillslifetimegrazed.com/,) Kinetico (https://www.kinetico.com/,) Minnesota Propane Association “Clean American Energy” (https://propane.com/,) & Star Bank (https://www.starbank.net/)

Lake Commandos

February 03, 2022 16:05 - 31 minutes - 43 MB

Ron Schara talks with Steve Pennaz about the adventures of starting a TV show (Lake Commandos) in a time where fishing shows are a dime a dozen.    Supported by: Hewitt Docks, Lifts & Pontoon Legs (https://www.hewittrad.com/,) Thousand Hills Lifetime Grazed – (https://thousandhillslifetimegrazed.com/,) Kinetico (https://www.kinetico.com/,) Minnesota Propane Association “Clean American Energy” (https://propane.com/,) & Star Bank (https://www.starbank.net/)

20 years of the City of Lakes Loppet Winter Festival

January 27, 2022 17:04 - 24 minutes - 33.9 MB

Join Laura Schara and learn about all the work the Loppet Foundation does to introduce kids to the outdoors, how you can get involved, as well as the BIG family friendly winter event coming up February 5th! Supported by: Hewitt Docks, Lifts & Pontoon Legs (https://www.hewittrad.com/,) Thousand Hills Lifetime Grazed – (https://thousandhillslifetimegrazed.com/,) Kinetico (https://www.kinetico.com/,) Minnesota Propane Association “Clean American Energy” (https://propane.com/,) & Star Bank (htt...

Totem Winter Adventure!

January 21, 2022 16:36 - 38 minutes - 53.3 MB

We discover a forgotten destination in far Northwest Ontario. Yellowbird Lodge of Totem Resorts offers epic powder snowmobiling and some of the best walleye and lake trout fishing on the planet.   Supported by: Hewitt Docks, Lifts & Pontoon Legs (https://www.hewittrad.com/,) Thousand Hills Lifetime Grazed – (https://thousandhillslifetimegrazed.com/,) Kinetico (https://www.kinetico.com/,) Minnesota Propane Association “Clean American Energy” (https://propane.com/,) & Star Bank (https://www....

Get outdoors this winter and try something new!

January 14, 2022 19:43 - 23 minutes - 32.4 MB

Laura Schara talks with Luke Skinner from Three Rivers Parks about all the winter outdoor activities and events ( including a free Ice fishing event!) available to you this winter.   Supported by: Hewitt Docks, Lifts & Pontoon Legs (https://www.hewittrad.com/,) Thousand Hills Lifetime Grazed – (https://thousandhillslifetimegrazed.com/,) Kinetico (https://www.kinetico.com/,) Minnesota Propane Association “Clean American Energy” (https://propane.com/,) & Star Bank (https://www.starbank.net/)

MN Fish & Outdoor Legislative efforts

January 07, 2022 21:05 - 31 minutes - 43.6 MB

Ron Schara talks outdoor politics and issues with Garry Leaf, Sportsmen for Change.   Supported by: Thousand Hills Lifetime Grazed – (https://thousandhillslifetimegrazed.com/,) Kinetico (https://www.kinetico.com/,) Minnesota Propane Association “Clean American Energy” (https://propane.com/,) North Dakota Tourism (https://www.legendarynd.com/) & Star Bank (https://www.starbank.net/)

Editorial outdoor photographer Layne Kennedy

December 31, 2021 23:06 - 43 minutes - 59.3 MB

Editorial outdoor photographer, Layne Kennedy shares his MN and global outdoor photography stories.  Laura Schara chats with Layne about his outdoor adventures with a camera.  His work can be seen in the Smithsonian, Sports Illustrated, LIFE magazine, National Geographic Traveler, and many more.   He also gives tips on how you can improve your outdoor photography skills! Supported by: Thousand Hills Lifetime Grazed – (https://thousandhillslifetimegrazed.com/,) Kinetico (https://www.kinetico...

Life on Ice! The story of Warroad's winter ice trail

December 23, 2021 15:39 - 31 minutes - 43.4 MB

Photojournalist Troy Knechtel shares his impressions from documenting Minnesota's newest frozen treat;   Warroad's Ice Trail, a sudden winter destination.   Supported by: Thousand Hills Lifetime Grazed – (https://thousandhillslifetimegrazed.com/,) Kinetico (https://www.kinetico.com/,) Minnesota Propane Association “Clean American Energy” (https://propane.com/,) North Dakota Tourism (https://www.legendarynd.com/) & Star Bank (https://www.starbank.net/)

Life on Ice! The story of Warroad’s winter ice trail

December 23, 2021 15:39 - 31 minutes - 43.4 MB

Photojournalist Troy Knechtel shares his impressions from documenting Minnesota's newest frozen treat;   Warroad's Ice Trail, a sudden winter destination.   Supported by: Thousand Hills Lifetime Grazed – (https://thousandhillslifetimegrazed.com/,) Kinetico (https://www.kinetico.com/,) Minnesota Propane Association “Clean American Energy” (https://propane.com/,) North Dakota Tourism (https://www.legendarynd.com/) & Star Bank (https://www.starbank.net/)

The next chapter in Minnesota boat launches

December 09, 2021 18:18 - 48 minutes - 67.3 MB

Tony Brough reveals to Bill Sherck a new idea to "reinvent" Minnesota's public water accesses. Boat ramps built for the next 50 years!   Supported by: Thousand Hills Lifetime Grazed – (https://thousandhillslifetimegrazed.com/,) Kinetico (https://www.kinetico.com/,) Minnesota Propane Association “Clean American Energy” (https://propane.com/,) North Dakota Tourism (https://www.legendarynd.com/) & Star Bank (https://www.starbank.net/)

Everybody wants to Icefish!

December 02, 2021 11:00 - 31 minutes - 43.4 MB

Ron Schara and Matt Johnson, Ice Team Manager, ClamCorp., talk about the explosive growth of ice fishing and techniques and new gear.   Supported by: Thousand Hills Lifetime Grazed – (https://thousandhillslifetimegrazed.com/,) Kinetico (https://www.kinetico.com/,) Minnesota Propane Association (https://propane.com/) - “Clean American Energy” & Star Bank (https://www.starbank.net/)

Tales from the Grouse Woods

November 24, 2021 19:00 - 43 minutes - 60.4 MB

Three friends look back on a most-unique grouse hunt. Did you know hunters can along the Superior Hiking Trail?   Supported by: Thousand Hills Lifetime Grazed – (https://thousandhillslifetimegrazed.com/,) North Dakota Tourism (https://www.legendarynd.com/,) Kinetico (https://www.kinetico.com/,) Minnesota Propane Association (https://propane.com/) - “Clean American Energy” & Star Bank (https://www.starbank.net/)

Thanksgiving turkey can be a challenge to cook just right

November 18, 2021 07:00 - 33 minutes - 45.6 MB

Laura Schara catches up with Chef Jim Kyndberg on how to cook the perfect juicy bird this Thanksgiving.  Also, listen for tips on how to up your gravy game as well as how to cook Wild Turkey breast this Thanksgiving.   Supported by: Thousand Hills Lifetime Grazed – (https://thousandhillslifetimegrazed.com/,) North Dakota Tourism (https://www.legendarynd.com/,) Kinetico (https://www.kinetico.com/,) Minnesota Propane Association (https://propane.com/) - “Clean American Energy” & Sta...

1,000th Episode, PrimeTime!

November 12, 2021 21:17 - 39 minutes - 54 MB

Bill Sherck and Laura Schara celebrate hitting the 1,000 show milestone!   Supported by: Thousand Hills Lifetime Grazed – (https://thousandhillslifetimegrazed.com/,) North Dakota Tourism (https://www.legendarynd.com/,) Kinetico (https://www.kinetico.com/,) Minnesota Propane Association (https://propane.com/) - “Clean American Energy” & Star Bank (https://www.starbank.net/)

Laura Schara talks 1,000th episode

November 04, 2021 20:02 - 29 minutes - 40.7 MB

Laura Schara talks with Belinda Jensen, KARE-11, on her "early days" of reporting for MNBound in the 1990s; and talking about the 1,000th primetime episode coming up!   Supported by: Star Bank (https://www.starbank.net/,) Thousand Hills Lifetime Grazed – (https://thousandhillslifetimegrazed.com/,) North Dakota Tourism (https://www.legendarynd.com/,) Kinetico (https://www.kinetico.com/,) & Minnesota Propane Association (https://propane.com/) - “Clean American Energy” 

Stories from the Haunted Woods

October 28, 2021 21:56 - 41 minutes - 57.2 MB

Avid hunter and angler Eric Moen shares another fall passion. Paranormal Investigation. He joins Bill Sherck and shares scary stories from his adventures!   Supported by: Thousand Hills Lifetime Grazed – (https://thousandhillslifetimegrazed.com/,) North Dakota Tourism (https://www.legendarynd.com/,) Kinetico (https://www.kinetico.com/,) Voyageur Saunas (https://www.voyageursaunas.com/) & Minnesota Propane Association (https://propane.com/) - “Clean American Energy” 

Turning around Iowa’s Pheasant Numbers

October 21, 2021 17:03 - 30 minutes - 42 MB

Ron Schara talks with IA DNR’s upland game biologist Todd Bogenchutz about Iowa’s pheasant hunting and pheasant numbers, past and present.   Supported by: Thousand Hills Lifetime Grazed – (https://thousandhillslifetimegrazed.com/,) North Dakota Tourism (https://www.legendarynd.com/,) Kinetico (https://www.kinetico.com/,) Voyageur Saunas (https://www.voyageursaunas.com/) & Minnesota Propane Association (https://propane.com/) - “Clean American Energy” 

Minnesota’s Ruffed Grouse

October 14, 2021 20:51 - 33 minutes - 45.7 MB

Ron Schara has a chat with Minnesota Department of Resources’ Forest Habitat Supervisor Ted Dick about everything Ruffed Grouse.   Supported by: Thousand Hills Lifetime Grazed – (https://thousandhillslifetimegrazed.com/,) North Dakota Tourism (https://www.legendarynd.com/,) Kinetico (https://www.kinetico.com/,) Voyageur Saunas (https://www.voyageursaunas.com/) & Minnesota Propane Association (https://propane.com/) - “Clean American Energy” 

Thoughts From the BWCA

October 07, 2021 14:35 - 38 minutes - 52.3 MB

Photojournalist Ben Elling talks about his impressions documenting a long-format story for Minnesota Bound the proposed copper-nickel mine on the edge of the BWCA.   Supported by: Thousand Hills Lifetime Grazed – (https://thousandhillslifetimegrazed.com/,) North Dakota Tourism (https://www.legendarynd.com/,) Kinetico (https://www.kinetico.com/,) Voyageur Saunas (https://www.voyageursaunas.com/,) Minnesota Propane (https://propane.com/) - “Clean American Energy” & The Minnesota DNR...

Fall tree colors are in full effect!

September 30, 2021 15:17 - 33 minutes - 45.7 MB

Laura Schara speaks with DNR Trails and State Park Specialist, Rachel Hopper, on where are some of the best locations to view fall foliage in our state via foot or car. The color disappears quickly so tune in for great tips on planning a leaf-peeping trip!   Supported by: Thousand Hills Lifetime Grazed – (https://thousandhillslifetimegrazed.com/,) North Dakota Tourism (https://www.legendarynd.com/,) Kinetico (https://www.kinetico.com/,) Voyageur Saunas (https://www.voyageursaunas....

More dog tips from Tom Dokken!

September 16, 2021 22:35 - 44 minutes - 61.3 MB

We're back with Tom Dokken of Dokken's Oakridge kennels this week as the dog training advice is endless!  Laura Schara chats with Tom on basic obedience for all dogs and what you can do at home to improve it. More info at: https://dokkensoakridgekennels.com/ Supported by: Thousand Hills Lifetime Grazed – (https://thousandhillslifetimegrazed.com/,) North Dakota Tourism (https://www.legendarynd.com/,) Kinetico (https://www.kinetico.com/,) Voyageur Saunas (https://www.voyageursaunas...

Tough Assignments

September 11, 2021 15:56 - 40 minutes - 55.6 MB

Minnesota Bound photojournalists Kyle Heidenreich and Eric Anderson join Bill Sherck to look back on a couple of their craziest shoots.  Watch out or the camera is gone!   Supported by: Thousand Hills Lifetime Grazed – (https://thousandhillslifetimegrazed.com/,) North Dakota Tourism (https://www.legendarynd.com/,) Kinetico (https://www.kinetico.com/,) Voyageur Saunas (https://www.voyageursaunas.com/,) Minnesota Propane (https://propane.com/) - “Clean American Energy” & The Minneso...

Regenerative Renegades

September 03, 2021 20:45 - 44 minutes - 61.3 MB

Bill Sherck is joined by Matt Maier, Chief Renegade/Owner of Thousand Hills Lifetime Grazed, to talk about regenerative agriculture by holistically grazing cattle for their lifetime. Supported by: Thousand Hills Lifetime Grazed – (https://thousandhillslifetimegrazed.com/,) North Dakota Tourism (https://www.legendarynd.com/,) Kinetico (https://www.kinetico.com/,) Voyageur Saunas (https://www.voyageursaunas.com/,) Minnesota Propane (https://propane.com/) - “Clean American Energy” & T...

Live from the Minnesota State Fair!

September 02, 2021 14:06 - 53 minutes - 73.8 MB

Laura Schara and Bill Sherck answer your questions and share stories at the great Minnesota get-together.   Supported by: North Dakota Tourism (https://www.legendarynd.com/,) Kinetico (https://www.kinetico.com/,) Voyageur Saunas (https://www.voyageursaunas.com/,) Minnesota Propane (https://propane.com/) - “Clean American Energy” & The Minnesota DNR (https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/wmas)

Goose Wizzard

August 23, 2021 22:17 - 26 minutes - 24.6 MB

Attention Goose Hunters! Laura Schara chats with National Goose Calling champion and owner of DRC Call Co., Cory Loeffler, on his road to the American Masters Goose Calling contest as well as tips to improve your goose calling skills!  They call him the Goose Wizard for a reason!   Supported by: North Dakota Tourism (https://www.legendarynd.com/,) Kinetico (https://www.kinetico.com/,) Voyageur Saunas (https://www.voyageursaunas.com/,) Minnesota Propane (https://propane.com/) - “Cl...

It's all about Dragonflies!

August 09, 2021 18:42 - 25 minutes - 23.9 MB

Laura Schara chats with Angela Grill, Wildlife Biologist with Three Rivers Park District about this fascinating environmental indicator species.  Learn about these prehistoric insects and how important they are to our freshwater systems here in MN. The Dragonfly is fascinating!   Supported by: North Dakota Tourism (https://www.legendarynd.com/,) Kinetico (https://www.kinetico.com/,) Voyageur Saunas (https://www.voyageursaunas.com/,) Minnesota Propane (https://propane.com/) - “Clea...

Bill and Pete, The "Prairie Geeks"

August 03, 2021 15:15 - 46 minutes - 42.4 MB

Native Habitat Expert Pete Berthelsen joins Bill Sherck to talk about the "old days" and to discuss the future of native habitat and its benefit to our land and water. Supported by: North Dakota Tourism (https://www.legendarynd.com/,) Kinetico (https://www.kinetico.com/,) Voyageur Saunas (https://www.voyageursaunas.com/,) Minnesota Propane (https://propane.com/) - “Clean American Energy” & The Minnesota DNR (https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/wmas)

Game Fair 2021

July 26, 2021 18:46 - 29 minutes - 26.7 MB

Laura Schara and Ron Schara chat about the greatest outdoor festival in the country coming up in August! Game Fair is a sporting event for the entire family and your dog. Held in the out-of-doors on 80 beautiful acres of woods and water in Ramsey MN, Game Fair has everything you need to celebrate the outdoors. This year's Game Fair will feature many outdoor Seminars, dog training experts, trick shooter Travis Mears, activities for kids, field trail and other dog games/activities, an...

Tuning up your dog

July 12, 2021 16:31 - 33 minutes - 30.3 MB

Fall is right around the corner so that means it's time to get your canine hunting companions ready for fall hunting season. Laura Schara chats with Tom Dokken, owner of Dokken's Oak Ridge Kennels, about tuning up your gun dog for fall waterfowl and upland bird season. From puppies to adults we chat about the do's and don'ts to have a successful season in the field. Tom brings 45 years of retriever training experience, don't miss his advice!   Supported by: North Dakota Tourism (h...

Bill's visit to France

July 05, 2021 18:10 - 23 minutes - 22 MB

Bill Sherck looks back to his visit to fish France and visit the haunting beaches of Normandy on this holiday weekend.   Supported by: North Dakota Tourism (https://www.legendarynd.com/,) Kinetico (https://www.kinetico.com/,) Voyageur Saunas (https://www.voyageursaunas.com/,) Minnesota Propane (https://propane.com/) - “Clean American Energy” & The Minnesota DNR (https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/wmas)

Saving Monarchs!

June 29, 2021 20:17 - 30 minutes - 28.4 MB

Ron Schara talks with Ward Johnson, Director of Save Our Monarchs, a grassroots 501c3 non-profit organization dedicated to saving the embattled monarch butterflies.  (https://www.saveourmonarchs.org/)  Supported by: Kinetico (https://www.kinetico.com/,) Voyageur Saunas (https://www.voyageursaunas.com/,) OREO & RITZ (https://www.cub.com/,) Minnesota Propane (https://propane.com/) - “Clean American Energy” & The Minnesota DNR (https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/wmas)

Canadian Adventure

June 21, 2021 11:00 - 39 minutes - 36.3 MB

Bill Sherck and bass angler Ryan Johnson share their craziest fishing adventure together in Canada. Castles, plane crashes, and the best bass bite they can remember!   Supported by: Voyageur Saunas (https://www.voyageursaunas.com/,) OREO & RITZ (https://www.cub.com/,) Minnesota Propane (https://propane.com/) - “Clean American Energy”, Kinetico (https://www.kinetico.com/,) & The Minnesota DNR (https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/wmas)

Flooded Forest Floor tour

June 14, 2021 11:00 - 28 minutes - 25.7 MB

Did you know you can tour a flooded forest via kayak in South Eastern MN?  Find out what it's like to float amongst trees and wildlife in a remote forest canopy via hidden water channels of the Mississippi River. This diverse ecosystem is a must-see this summer. Laura Schara chats with Michael Anderson founder of Broken Paddle Guiding Company about this unique one-of-a-kind experience!   Supported by: Voyageur Saunas (https://www.voyageursaunas.com/,) OREO & RITZ (https://www.cub....

Minnesota Walleye Fishing

June 07, 2021 15:14 - 37 minutes - 34.2 MB

Minnesota Walleye fishing is on the decline. Bill Sherck sits down with fishing guide Nate Blaising to discuss how a change in fish limits might help protect fisheries.   Supported by: Voyageur Saunas (https://www.voyageursaunas.com/,) OREO & RITZ (https://www.cub.com/,) Minnesota Propane (https://propane.com/) - “Clean American Energy”, Kinetico (https://www.kinetico.com/,) & The Minnesota DNR (https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/wmas)