Episodes

Monday Jun 14, 2021
Monday Jun 14, 2021
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.com/,) Minnesota Propane (https://propane.com/) - “Clean American Energy”, Kinetico (https://www.kinetico.com/,) & The Minnesota DNR (https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/wmas)

Monday Jun 07, 2021
Monday Jun 07, 2021
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)

Tuesday Jun 01, 2021
Tuesday Jun 01, 2021
Ron Schara talks with Tom Neustrom about the life and times of a Minnesota fishing guide. 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)

Tuesday May 25, 2021
Tuesday May 25, 2021
Preston MN is home to many trout streams. Located in the Driftless Area, the Root River was rated one of the top 100 trout streams in the country. Laura Schara chats with Monta Hayner, fishing guide with Orvis-Endorsed Driftless Fly Fishing Company, about trout fishing in South Eastern MN. Supported by: Voyager 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)

Monday May 17, 2021
Monday May 17, 2021
Laura Schara sits down with her dad Ron Schara to discuss his new book: "Ron Schara's Minnesota: Mostly True Tales of Life Outdoors". The outdoors embraces the storyteller in all of us and Ron shares some of his most memorable outdoor moments and more.Find Ron’s book at: https://www.amazon.com/Ron-Scharas-Minnesota-Mostly-Outdoors/dp/1681341921 Supported by: Voyager Saunas (https://www.voyageursaunas.com/,) OREO & RITZ (https://www.cub.com/,) Minnesota State Lottery (https://www.mnlottery.com/,) Minnesota Propane (https://propane.com/) - “Clean American Energy”, Kinetico (https://www.kinetico.com/,) The Minnesota DNR (https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/wmas) & Realtor Heather Womack (https://heatherwomackrealty.com/)

Monday May 10, 2021
Monday May 10, 2021
Bill Sherck and Chad Gerlach leave the youth hockey bench behind to get their boys in the woods for the 2021 Turkey season. This year's hunt came with definite lows and highs! Supported by: Voyager Saunas (https://www.voyageursaunas.com/,) OREO & RITZ (https://www.cub.com/,) Minnesota State Lottery (https://www.mnlottery.com/,) Minnesota Propane (https://propane.com/) - “Clean American Energy”, Kinetico (https://www.kinetico.com/,) The Minnesota DNR (https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/wmas) & Realtor Heather Womack (https://heatherwomackrealty.com/)

Monday May 03, 2021
Monday May 03, 2021
The Canadian border remains closed. Bad news if you want to fish in Canada. Great news if you run a Minnesota resort. Joe Henry talks about the resurgence of Minnesota resort and fishing industries. Supported by: Voyager Saunas (https://www.voyageursaunas.com/,) OREO & RITZ (https://www.cub.com/,) Minnesota State Lottery (https://www.mnlottery.com/,) Minnesota Propane (https://propane.com/) - “Clean American Energy”, Kinetico (https://www.kinetico.com/,) The Minnesota DNR (https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/wmas) & Realtor Heather Womack (https://heatherwomackrealty.com/)

Tuesday Apr 27, 2021
Tuesday Apr 27, 2021
Laura and Ron discuss their shared enthusiasm for the wild turkey and Ron demonstrates some turkey talk. Supported by: OREO & RITZ (https://www.cub.com/,) Minnesota State Lottery (https://www.mnlottery.com/,) Minnesota Propane (https://propane.com/) - “Clean American Energy”, Kinetico (https://www.kinetico.com/,) The Minnesota DNR (https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/wmas,) Realtor Heather Womack (https://heatherwomackrealty.com/) & Star Bank (https://www.starbank.net/)

Tuesday Apr 20, 2021
Tuesday Apr 20, 2021
Laura Schara has a conversation with Minnesota's DNR commissioner, Sarah Strommen. They discuss the free DNR webinars available for adults and kids from getting started fly fishing, foraging, take mom fishing, and more. Also, women who hunt & fish continue to increase and the DNR is there to support them with the Becoming an Outdoors Woman program and others. Supported by: OREO & RITZ (https://www.cub.com/,) Minnesota State Lottery (https://www.mnlottery.com/,) Minnesota Propane (https://propane.com/) - “Clean American Energy”, Kinetico (https://www.kinetico.com/,) The Minnesota DNR (https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/wmas,) Realtor Heather Womack (https://heatherwomackrealty.com/) & Star Bank (https://www.starbank.net/

Monday Apr 12, 2021
Monday Apr 12, 2021
On today’s show, Minnesota Bound is all about wild turkeys. Did you know the bird represents one of Minnesota’s greatest conservation achievements? And did you know hanging out with wild turkeys in the springtime is a most addicting pastime? Ron shares his passion for hunting wild turkeys. Supported by: OREO & RITZ (https://www.cub.com/,) Minnesota State Lottery (https://www.mnlottery.com/,) Minnesota Propane (https://propane.com/) - “Clean American Energy”, Kinetico (https://www.kinetico.com/,) The Minnesota DNR (https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/wmas,) Realtor Heather Womack (https://heatherwomackrealty.com/) & Star Bank (https://www.starbank.net/)