May 2, 2010 Minnesota Bound Episode

On today's show we jump into a drift boat with Tight Lines Fly Fish Co., and head down the St. Croix River in search of Smallmouth Bass.  Then we stay close to the St. Croix River and visit one our Minnesota State Parks - we visit William O'Brien State Park to see what millions of folks have in their back yard.  Next we travel to the Great Lakes and fish walleyes in Saginaw Bay with Captain Dan Manyen.  All that and more...

April 25, 2010 Minnesota Bound Episode

On todays show, we'll take a look at the science behind raising and stocking Minnesota waleyes. Then we enjoy a lazy day on the Mississippi river while floating in something quite different. Find out how what it's like to battle a big bass in a Crow Wing Kayak. We trek north to Agassiz National Wildlife Refuge to one of Minnesota's most plentiful wildlife parks. All that, and we answer the question of why did the turtle cross the road?

April 18, 2010 Minnesota Bound Episode

On todays show we head to northwest Iowa for a spring turkey hunt and to learn just how far the turkey comeback has come.  Closer to home, we explore the Minnehaha Creek and the work being done to preserve its beauty.  Then, daughter Laura Schara gets a lesson from the trap shooting legend, Loral I Delaney.  All that and more on this spring episode...

April 11, 2010 Minnesota Bound Episode

On today's show we meet up with an old Wood Duck friend named Arnie Krueger.  This time he is working with the US Fish and Wildlife Service to band Wood Ducks and discover more about them.  Then we go to a show that celebrates the antique heritage of duck hunting, duck calls, duck carvings and more.  We meet 13 year old, Derek McCollor, a duck and goose calling champion and learn how he speaks the language.  Finally, we find out what it takes to make a custom boat paddle with an artistic touch.

April 4, 2010 Minnesota Bound Episode

We take a trip north to find late ice fishing on Lake of the Woods. You'll want to see what all the fuss is about. Lisa Loucks Christenson celebrates the end of winter with her camera in hand and Bald Eagles in sight. We explore the art of big game jewelry, and our signature story takes us back a couple of years to document the annual spring maple syrup run.