Podcast Minnesota Bound

Ron Schara talks with Howard Vincent as he prepares to end his career as CEO of Pheasants Forever...We talk about the growth of PF, and how the organization is not just about pheasants but about clean water and climate change. Sponsored by: Minnesota Historical Society (https://www.mnhs.org/historyforum,) Kinetico (https://www.kineticoMN.com/,) Min…

13-Year-old Zack Padrnos shares his tale of the big fish that bit and surprised everyone in the state of Minnesota. Sponsored by: Minnesota Historical Society (https://www.mnhs.org/historyforum,) Kinetico (https://www.kineticoMN.com/,) Minnesota Propane Association “Clean American Energy” (https://propane.com/) & Star Bank (https://www.starbank.net…

Ron Schara talks with Northwest Sportshow's VP Darren Envall about this year's 89th Northwest Sportshow in Mpls. coming up this weekend. They discuss some history over the years, as well as some new features and changes with the show… Oh, and lots and lots of fishing tackle! Sponsored by: Minnesota Historical Society (https://www.mnhs.org/historyfo…

Learn how to fly with the MPLS Ski Jumping Club! Located in Bloomington MN, the club was established in 1926 and is still teaching kids and adults how to ski jump almost 100 years later. Rich in Scandinavian history, and run solely by volunteers, this unique club and sport are fascinating. Sponsored by: Minnesota Historical Society (https://www.mnh…

Bill Sherck and Laura Schara catch up on their latest outdoor adventures, from ski jumping to winter camping and more. Sponsored by: Minnesota Historical Society (https://www.mnhs.org/historyforum,) Kinetico (https://www.kineticoMN.com/,) Minnesota Propane Association “Clean American Energy” (https://propane.com/) & Star Bank (https://www.starbank.…

Bill Sherck talks about his day and his impressions of the 2023 Minnesota Department of Natural Resources annual roundtable meeting. Sponsored by: Minnesota Historical Society (https://www.mnhs.org/historyforum,) Kinetico (https://www.kineticoMN.com/,) Minnesota Propane Association “Clean American Energy” (https://propane.com/) & Star Bank (https:/…

Ron talks to Dave Genz, better known as Mr. Ice Fishing. Wanna make a career ice fishing and get paid to do it? Find out how Dave Genz did it and why his time on the ice never gets old. Sponsored by: Minnesota Historical Society (https://www.mnhs.org/historyforum,) Kinetico (https://www.kineticoMN.com/,) Minnesota Propane Association “Clean America…

Upland Bird Hunter & Firearm Safety Instructor Tina Dokken chats with Laura Schara on her new youtube Channel "Tina Dokken Unleashed" Sponsored by: Minnesota Historical Society (https://www.mnhs.org/historyforum,) Kinetico (https://www.kineticoMN.com/,) Minnesota Propane Association “Clean American Energy” (https://propane.com/) & Star Bank (https:…

Chris Witte gave up corporate life in the big city to tackle lodge life in the Northwoods. Chris and his wife carry the legacy of Clearwater Historic Lodge and Outfitters. Sponsored by: Minnesota Historical Society (https://www.mnhs.org/historyforum,) Kinetico (https://www.kineticoMN.com/,) Minnesota Propane Association “Clean American Energy” (htt…

The Deutsch Langhaar is a unique German bird dog. Laura Schara chats with breeder and DL Judge Tom Marron about the extensive steps taken to protect the integrity of this unique breed. Sponsored by: Minnesota Historical Society (https://www.mnhs.org/historyforum,) Kinetico (https://www.kineticoMN.com/,) Minnesota Propane Association “Clean American…

The calming crackle of a warm fire in a wood stove. George Wells carries on the legacy of Four Dog hot tent wood stoves and talks about his passion for crafting the stoves. Sponsored by: Minnesota Historical Society (https://www.mnhs.org/historyforum,) Kinetico (https://www.kineticoMN.com/,) Minnesota Propane Association “Clean American Energy” (ht…

Ron Schara discusses the nonprofit MN-FISH Sportfishing Foundation & Coalition with Executive Director, Mark Holsten. Sponsored by: North Dakota Tourism (https://www.legendarynd.com/,) Minnesota Historical Society (https://www.mnhs.org/sherlockmn,) Hewitt Docks, Lifts & Pontoon Legs (https://www.hewittrad.com/,) Kinetico (https://www.kineticoMN.com…

Laura Schara chats with Travis Mears, professional Shotgun shooter. Hear Travis's shotgun shooting journey from 12 national collegiate championships to now being a full-time exhibition shotgun trick shooter and instructor. Sponsored by: North Dakota Tourism (https://www.legendarynd.com/,) Minnesota Historical Society (https://www.mnhs.org/sherlockm…

Ron Schara sits down with Aaron Hebeisen, chapter coordinator of the Backcountry Hunters and Anglers organization. Find out what they're all about & what they have coming up in the state of Minnesota. https://www.backcountryhunters.org/ Sponsored by: North Dakota Tourism (https://www.legendarynd.com/,) Minnesota Historical Society (https://www.mnhs…

Ho, Ho, Ho. I get to do my best impression and sort of play Santa today. We document all kinds of stories with all kinds of people all year long, and a few of those involve people making some pretty special outdoor gear. From beautiful art crafted of bits of torn and recycled paper to handmade paddle boards built from Minnesota wood to portable pat…

Ron Schara and daughter, Laura Schara, share some Thanksgiving family memories and recipes with their special guest -Wife and mother, Denise Schara. No one has had to prepare more wild turkeys and wild game over the holidays than Denise Schara; she shares her tips and stories. Sponsored by: North Dakota Tourism (https://www.legendarynd.com/,) Minne…

Our outdoor stories are certainly meant to entertain but they also, at times, can elicit emotion. At least I hope they do. Last fall, we spent a couple of days in goose camp with a band of brothers. A story that filled hearts and actually filled bellies too. Michael Hedtke wears a bunch of different caps on Band Of Brothers Outdoors trips… Among th…

How does a professional chef treat wild game, pheasant & more? Chef Jim Kyndberg shares his wisdom. Sponsored by: North Dakota Tourism (https://www.legendarynd.com/,) Minnesota Historical Society (https://www.mnhs.org/sherlockmn,) Hewitt Docks, Lifts & Pontoon Legs (https://www.hewittrad.com/,) Kinetico (https://www.kineticoMN.com/,) Minnesota Prop…

Laura Schara chats with Chris Tetrault with Hometown Hero Outdoors. HHO is a special non-profit organization leading Law Enforcement, First responders, Military Service members, and veterans on outdoor adventures. Listen in on some of the epic outdoor adventures and the important work of this incredible foundation. Sponsored by: North Dakota Touris…

Oh boy, A flat tire deep in the woods and no one to help, a horseback adventure on the autumn trail, and setting up a comfy camp as fall settles in here in Minnesota. Laura Schara and Bill Sherck catch up on a few of our recent adventures and pass along a must-experience Minnesota destination. Oh, and Laura got a new lure… It’s time to share the st…

Laura Supported by: North Dakota Tourism (https://www.legendarynd.com/,) Minnesota Historical Society (https://www.mnhs.org/fortsnelling,) 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…

Get ready to discover Minnesota’s quirky winter camping get-together. A fun weekend outdoors where people go to learn how to winter camp. Supported by: North Dakota Tourism (https://www.legendarynd.com/,) Minnesota Historical Society (https://www.mnhs.org/fortsnelling,) Hewitt Docks, Lifts & Pontoon Legs (https://www.hewittrad.com/,) Kinetico (http…

Ron Schara catches up with The Lake Detective (Steve McComas); What's a lake detective? And what is he searching for? Minnesota Bound finds out! Supported by: North Dakota Tourism (https://www.legendarynd.com/,) Minnesota Historical Society (https://www.mnhs.org/fortsnelling,) Hewitt Docks, Lifts & Pontoon Legs (https://www.hewittrad.com/,) Kinetic…

Laura Schara chats with Brett Winterbottom, Expert Climber with Mica Guides, on their Ice Climbing & camping adventure on the Matanuska Glacier in Alaska. Supported by: North Dakota Tourism (https://www.legendarynd.com/,) Minnesota Historical Society (https://www.mnhs.org/fortsnelling,) Hewitt Docks, Lifts & Pontoon Legs (https://www.hewittrad.com/…

Ron Schara chit-chats with Linda Bylander, who heads up the DNR’s ‘Becoming an Outdoors Woman’ program; they discuss upcoming events, and how to get women and families involved in the outdoors! Learn to hunt, fish, hike, camp… sky is the limit! Just get outdoors! Supported by: North Dakota Tourism (https://www.legendarynd.com/,) Minnesota Historica…

Outdoorsman Mark Lewke sits with Bill Sherck to talk about the dream of an Alaska adventure. Supported by: North Dakota Tourism (https://www.legendarynd.com/,) Minnesota Historical Society (https://www.mnhs.org/fortsnelling,) Hewitt Docks, Lifts & Pontoon Legs (https://www.hewittrad.com/,) Kinetico (https://www.kinetico.com/,) Minnesota Propane Ass…

Fall is a season of passion and acute, outdoor sensations. A chill fills the air, trees dress in sudden blaze orange and autumn ambers. I live for the crackle of a woodstove fire. The time of year when I pack the truck to hunt. My favorite shotguns, my old canvas vest and plenty of red shells. I am an upland hunter. I am also a storyteller. Those t…

It’s that time of year - The Great Minnesota Get Together, and Bill Sherck and Laura Schara (and Millie, too!) are out at the MN. Bound cabin in the Northwoods doing a live podcast. They are doing a Q&A with the live audience, as well as chit-chatting with artist “Kickliy”- the watercolor artist who received so much attention last year “painting” l…

Today, find out about one of Bill Sherck's favorite spots. A remote resort on Lake of the Woods where fish seem to always be biting. Supported by: North Dakota Tourism (https://www.legendarynd.com/,) Minnesota Historical Society (mnhs.org/foresthistory,) Hewitt Docks, Lifts & Pontoon Legs (https://www.hewittrad.com/,) Kinetico (https://www.kinetico…

Fishing and conservation go hand in hand when chasing the largest freshwater fish in North America. Laura Schara chats with Yves Bisson owner and operator of Fraser River Sturgeon fishing charters about this pre-historic fish and their adventure together on the Fraser River in British Columbia Canada. Supported by: North Dakota Tourism (https://www…

Laura Schara and Dad, Ron Schara, are again hosting the 2022 GameFair, coming up in August. They highlight what’s new this year, what favorites are back, and their favorite GameFair stories over its 40 years! Supported by: North Dakota Tourism (https://www.legendarynd.com/,) Minnesota Historical Society (mnhs.org/foresthistory,) Hewitt Docks, Lifts…

Becoming an outdoor writer… Is that the perfect career? Ron Schara trades outdoor writing stories with The Star Tribune’s outdoor columnist, Dennis Anderson. Combined, they total a half a century of telling & covering outdoors stories. Supported by: North Dakota Tourism (https://www.legendarynd.com/,) Minnesota Historical Society (mnhs.org/foresthi…

Jeff Troldahl talks with Bill Sherck about life on the rock and roll road and how it led him to a new form of outdoor art. Supported by: North Dakota Tourism (https://www.legendarynd.com/,) Minnesota Historical Society (mnhs.org/foresthistory,) Hewitt Docks, Lifts & Pontoon Legs (https://www.hewittrad.com/,) Kinetico (https://www.kinetico.com/,) Mi…

Ron Schara & Howard Vincent discuss the history and mission of Pheasants Forever. Plus, expanding the mission to include more than pheasants. Supported by: North Dakota Tourism (https://www.legendarynd.com/,) Minnesota Historical Society (mnhs.org/foresthistory,) Hewitt Docks, Lifts & Pontoon Legs (https://www.hewittrad.com/,) Kinetico (https://www…

Bill Sherck and Laura Schara sit down to talk about their recent adventures and Laura's BIG trip ahead! Supported by: North Dakota Tourism (https://www.legendarynd.com/,) Minnesota Historical Society (mnhs.org/foresthistory,) Hewitt Docks, Lifts & Pontoon Legs (https://www.hewittrad.com/,) Kinetico (https://www.kinetico.com/,) Minnesota Propane Ass…

Laura Schara chats with Jaime Rockney " Chick of the woods" about her story of follow her passion and creating a business out of foraging for wild mushrooms. Supported by: Minnesota Historical Society (https://www.mnhs.org/fortsnelling,) Oreo (https://www.oreo.com) & Ritz (https://www.ritzcrackers.com,) Hewitt Docks, Lifts & Pontoon Legs (https://w…

Ron Schara talks with DNR Fisheries Chief, Brad Parsons, about walleyes in Minnesota. How important they are - how much MN raises, and what the future looks like for walleyes. Supported by: Minnesota Historical Society (https://www.mnhs.org/fortsnelling,) Oreo (https://www.oreo.com) & Ritz (https://www.ritzcrackers.com,) Hewitt Docks, Lifts & Ponto…

Laura Schara talks with Kate Ahnstorm Owner of Virginia Shooting Sports and Pro Staffer for Syren Shotguns. Supported by: Minnesota Historical Society (https://www.mnhs.org/fortsnelling,) Oreo (https://www.oreo.com) & Ritz (https://www.ritzcrackers.com,) Hewitt Docks, Lifts & Pontoon Legs (https://www.hewittrad.com/,) Kinetico (https://www.kinetico…

It’s summer and you know what that means… camping! Bill Sherck “The Man About The Woods” shares some of his best camping tips to help you enjoy your time under the stars. Supported by: Minnesota Historical Society (https://www.mnhs.org/fortsnelling,) Oreo (https://www.oreo.com) & Ritz (https://www.ritzcrackers.com,) Hewitt Docks, Lifts & Pontoon Le…

Ron and Dale Gentry chit-chat about the role The Audubon Society has in improving bird habitat in the state of 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 America…

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://…

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/,) Min…

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) &…

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://ww…

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/,) Minnes…

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…

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…

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/,) &…

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/…

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/,) …