Minnesota Bound Podcast - MN Bound Podcast

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.c...

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.c...

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.voyageursa...

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...

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 )...

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...

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 S...

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” &...

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 sh...

If you watch fishing shows on television, you probably know the name Steve Pennaz, host of Lake Commandos.  Ron and Steve chat about the outdoor television industry and Steve’s work with a fishing organization, MN-FISH, whose mission is to represent angling interests in the MN Legislature.   Supported by: North Dakota Tourism ( https://www.legendarynd.com/ ,) Kinetico ( https://www.kinetico.com/ ,...

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 retrieve...

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....

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/ ) - “C...

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 Min...

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...

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...

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 ) See Privacy Policy at https:...

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/ ,)...

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.voyageu...

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 Americ...

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...

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...

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 (...

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...

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 Propan...