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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

On this week's podcast, Laura Schara chats with Rachel Hopper with Minnesota DNR on our beautiful State Parks! Considered the "crown jewels" of Minnesota, Rachel gives us some insight on the history of our state park system and what makes them unique; as well as information on where to camp, rent a yurt or cabin, hike and explore for all seasons!

Tony Roach might be Minnesota's most-season ice fishing guide. Tony joins Bill Sherck to talk about his favorite ice fishing spots and even gives away a few secrets to his winter success!

Laura Schara has a conversation with Tony Vavricka, owner/guide for Hard Water Sports, about Ice Climbing in Sandstone, MN.

Bill Sherck sits with winter camping guru Dan Cooke to talk through camp shelter options during the winter months.

Ron Schara gets bird feeding tips from Carrol Henderson, the now-retired director who established the Nongame Wildlife Program of the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources.

Bill Sherck travels with photojournalist Aaron Achtenberg to meet the real Santa Claus in his hometown of Rovaniemi, Finland.

If you want to learn more about this Scandinavian sport we talk to two-time National Skijoring champion Tyler McKean about it and how he found his canine teammate Buddy on Craiglist years ago! Tune in for dog training tips, where to skijor, and what you need to give it a try!

Minnesota Bound Photojournalist Eric Andersen shares his favorite stories from the road. Discover tricks of the storytelling trade.

Winter hammock camping authority and iconic Minnesota entertainer Sean "Shug" Emery shares big news with Bill Sherck. The Shug also waxes about his favorite moments in the north woods.

The holidays are here! Laura Schara is sharing her favorite gift ideas from local artists and small businesses that have been featured on MN Bound and in the MN Bound log cabin at the MN State Fair! If you're looking for unique gifts for the outdoorsman or woman in your life..tune in!

We're talking hunting dogs on today's podcast. Founder/Owner of Autumn Breeze Kennel in Isle MN, Ed Erickson, is our guest. For over 20 years he's been training versatile hunting dogs. Find out what is a versatile hunting dog and why these breeds are great pointers, retrievers, swimmers, and scent tracking companions to have in the field! Plus he gives pointer training tips for you to try at home.

Bill Sherck gets you ready for the 2020 Minnesota Gun Deer Opener with his favorite (and most-emotional) story from deer camp. Better have tissues ready....

Ron Schara is joined by Pro Fisher and Northern Minnesota fishing guide, Brian Brosdahl. They talk about preserving Bluegill numbers, ice fishing, how Brian got a nickname from Ron, and much more!

Eric Moen joins Bill Sherck to remember a few of his ghost hunts in the land of 10,000 lakes. Just in time for Halloween!

Bill Sherck's young sons find themselves in a bind while fishing Lake Superior Pink Salmon. A hook buries in one brother's face! How did they get out of their pinch?

Many Midwestern hunters head west to chase Elk. Hunter Bill Worth shares some of his secrets to help you get started hunting public land in the West! He also knows how to do it affordably!

Ron Schara is joined by Greg Hoch of the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. They discuss Minnesota’s grasslands, and how they affect climate change.

Fall muskie fishing is happening! Laura talks with Muskie guide Josh Stevenson, of Mighty Musky Fishing Guide Service.

Going over puppy tips/training your puppy, and getting dogs ready/for hunting with Cartrell Cooper, Owner/founder Big D's Dog Training".

Dave Dybsand soars with Minnesota's bald eagles. Now you can too. Dave talks about his most-unusual glider built to take people up with the birds

Fair is not happening/School is starting- It's still SO important to get your kids in the outdoors- It's lessons they can use for a lifetime! Ideas to help your kid get introduced to the great outdoors. There's a reason Ron Schara used to sign off his show's with this tagline

Rapala's Matt Jensen joins Bill Sherck to talk about how you can introduce a kid to fishing!

Jeff Troldahl is an outdoor artist and star in the Rock and Roll business. Bill talks to Jeff about the follwing behind his fishing hats and his love of life on the road with the biggest names in music!

A Minnesota hockey icon talks about his passion for the outdoors now that his NHL career has wrapped up. Just what do professional athletes give up to chase their dreams?

Dorothy Moelter was one of the last wilderness heroes to live in Minnesota's BWCA Bill Sherck remembers the life and times of the Root Beer Lady!

Brian Bergson is part of the last legacy on Isle Royale. His family still owns a cabin on the National Park land. Brian shares his stories of life on Isle Royale.

Harald Lohn, owner of Ontario's Kabeelo Lodge, talks about the current border crossing restrictions and offers a timeline for when It might open to US anglers.

Bill Sherck and Laura Schara catch up after Covid-19 cuts into their summer schedules.

Ben Weaver dedicated a summer to riding his bike from Canada to Mexico to play his music along the way. What was life like on the trail?

Find out how to get your family outside during these unique times. Bill Sherck talks with Scott Oeth, leader of the Bull Moose Patrol.

Rehabbing with Minnesota native plant species has become the new cool. We chat with Rob Langer and Bill Bartodziej, both experts in prairie and lakeshore restorations about the importance of such work.

The stories of many professional fishing guides are larger than life. Bill Sherck sits with one of the best in the business to talk about the unique life of guides and the unusual fish tales come true.

The Stennes sisters gave up their routine lives to start a bait business. Find out what it takes to get your bait business going!

Find out how to get your kids outdoors. Fishing has exploded as a fun sport during social distancing! Bill Sherck talks to youth angling leader Kolt Ringer.

Discover Lake Superior's hottest "forgotten" fishing spots as Bill Sherck sits with Namebimi guide Carl Haensel.

Hot tents and tipis have become very camping cool. Bill Sherck sits with Kevin Timm, owner of Seek Outside, to talk about why these camping shelters are so "hot"!

What's your favorite memory of fishing opener as a kid? Bill Sherck sits with Minnesota bass guru Ryan Johnson to talk about opening day traditions.

Bill Sherck meets Minnesota's "Gentleman Forager". Mike Kempenich forages wild edibles as a hobby and big business. Mike helps you get out and find wild spring treasures!

Laura Schara interviews her Wild In the Kitchen chef sidekick, Jim Kyndberg. Learn tips and tricks on preparing venison and pheasant, as well as foraging and de-hydrating morel mushrooms! Plus Chef Jim's go-to spices.

Bill talks about favorite turkey tactics with diehard hunter Bill Worth

(recorded 3/17/20) Bill Sherck and Travis Frank talk about the phenomenon of the spring migration and the dedicated guide who chases these birds.

Ron Schara talks about the heritage and legacy of Raven along with TV Host and daughter, Laura Schara. Also, Ron shares a few at-home dog training tips.

Bill Sherk and Ron Schara discuss Minnesota's Legacy Amendment and its positive impact on our water, woods and prairies.

Bill Sherck discusses Minnesota’s Musky craze alongside the king of the musky bait-making ring! Duff Thury, proprietor of Supernatural Big Baits, offers up his insight into the art of creating the perfect baits to trick monster fish! Why are handmade musky baits so popular these days?

Getting stranded on a commercial flight can actually be a good thing! Bill Sherck sits down to talk about one of his favorite spring break fishing getaways. Turns out he discovered Aruba by accident.

Bill Sherck sits down with director of photography Aaron Achtenberg to discuss the bone-chilling details of Minnesota’s winter camping craze. Learn the how and why of this niche winter sport.

Bill Sherck sits down with Emmy Award-Winning photojournalist Kyle Heidenreich to talk about one of North America’s wildest outdoor crazes. Surfers brave -10 degree windchills and water temps in the 30s just to catch a rare winter wave on Lake Superior.

Bill Sherck sits down with Ron Schara, the found of Minnesota Bound, as Ron talks about his wildest fishing and hunting adventures to other countries.

Bill Sherck sits alongside director of photography Aaron Achtenberg to talk about a newly-discovered not-so-secret getaway for people hoping to get off the grid and into the wilderness close to home.

Bill Sherck sits with Boundary Waters guide Lukas Leaf to discuss just what’s at stake as Twin Metals forges ahead to try and mine copper on the edge of Minnesota’s Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness.