Minnesota Bound Podcast - MN Bound Podcast

Mushrooms!

Laura Schara chats with Fungi fanatic Mike Kempenich on how to get started foraging for MN mushrooms! Find out when you can find them (this may surprise you), health benefits and classes available, and more. Tune in to improve your hunting skills and health with mushrooms!   https://www.gentlemanforager.com/ Supported by: 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/)

Ontario Border Crossings to Fish

Bill Sherck talks to Ontario Fishing Lodge Owner Harald Lohn about the latest changes to the US/Canada border closure. Will you be able to fish in Canada this year? Supported by: Realtor Heather Womack (https://heatherwomackrealty.com/,) Minnesota Propane (https://propane.com/) - “Clean American Energy”, Kinetico (https://www.kinetico.com/,) The Minnesota DNR (https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/wmas,) & Star Bank (https://www.starbank.net/)

MN River Fishing

In this episode, Ron Schara chats with Eric Olson, a Red Wing, MN river rat, and walleye fishing pro. Eric first honed his fishing skills on Old Man River. He also learned that fishing for walleyes in rivers was unlike chasing walleyes in lakes. Eric explains the differences and offers a few tricks of the trade. Supported by: Realtor Heather Womack (https://heatherwomackrealty.com/,) Minnesota Propane (https://propane.com/) - “Clean American Energy”, Kinetico (https://www.kinetico.com/,) The Minnesota DNR (https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/wmas,) & Star Bank (https://www.starbank.net/)

The Beez Kneez

In this episode, Laura Schara chats with Kristy Allen, owner/founder of "The Beez Kneez". From managing her 150 beehives, extracting the honey via peddle power, to teaching beekeeping classes at her "Camp Beez Kneez" she is a big advocate for healthy bees as that equals healthy lives. Kristy shares her insight on honey bees, tips on what we can do to support honey bee populations as well as what you need to get started beekeeping. Supported by: Realtor Heather Womack (https://heatherwomackrealty.com/,) Minnesota Propane (https://propane.com/) - “Clean American Energy”, Kinetico (https://www.kinetico.com/,) The Minnesota DNR (https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/wmas,) & Star Bank (https://www.starbank.net/)

Maple Syrup?

The sweet sound of spring!   Maple sap drips into tin buckets as maple syrup season starts. Bill Sherck trades tales with small-time producer Ryan McCabe. Supported by: Realtor Heather Womack (https://heatherwomackrealty.com/,) Minnesota Propane (https://propane.com/) - “Clean American Energy”, Kinetico (https://www.kinetico.com/,) The Minnesota DNR (https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/wmas,) & Star Bank (https://www.starbank.net/)

Sleeping in the Woods at -34!

Aaron Achtenberg joins Bill Sherck to talk about their latest adventure into Voyageurs National Park in severe, sub-zero temps. Bill and Aaron share their sleeping tips for dangerously-cold weather. Supported by: Realtor Heather Womack (https://heatherwomackrealty.com/,) Minnesota Propane (https://propane.com/) - “Clean American Energy”, Kinetico (https://www.kinetico.com/,) The Minnesota DNR (https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/wmas,) & Star Bank (https://www.starbank.net/)

All Things Turkey Hunting

With Turkey season approaching, Laura Schara is joined by James Burnham of the Minnesota DNR, to discuss all things turkey! James gives some tips and tells some stories from the field. Supported by: Realtor Heather Womack (https://heatherwomackrealty.com/,) Minnesota Propane (https://propane.com/) - “Clean American Energy”, Kinetico (https://www.kinetico.com/,) The Minnesota DNR (https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/wmas,) & Star Bank (https://www.starbank.net/)

Night skiing at Golden Eagle Lodge

Bill Sherck shares the story of one of Minnesota's rarest winter trail adventures. Ruth Wagner of Golden Eagle Lodge sheds historic light on nighttime cross-country skiing. Thanks to Minnesota Propane (https://propane.com/) - “Clean American Energy”, Kinetico (https://www.kinetico.com/,) The Minnesota DNR (https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/wmas,) & Star Bank (https://www.starbank.net/)

Calling all wild game cooks!

Spice is the key to life and great wild game cooking.  Did you know not all spices are created equal? If you're looking to step up your wild game cooking to a new level, you'll want to tune in.  Laura Schara chats with Laurie Crowell owner of The Golden Fig Fine Foods in St. Paul talking about her unique spice blends that she batches weekly. They are game changing! Thanks to Minnesota Propane (https://propane.com/) - “Clean American Energy”, Kinetico (https://www.kinetico.com/,) The Minnesota DNR (https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/wmas,) & Star Bank (https://www.starbank.net/)

The Caribou Lake Adventure

Always Expect the Unexpected!  Bill Sherck and Photographer Aaron trudge off the grid and into one of their sketchiest winter adventures in search of a Caribou Lake remote winter camp. Thanks to Kinetico (https://www.kinetico.com/,) The Minnesota DNR (https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/wmas,) Minnesota Propane (https://propane.com/) - “Clean American Energy” & Star Bank (https://www.starbank.net/)