Podcast appearances and mentions of ron schara

https://www.outdoornews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/June-13-long-show.mp3 Tim Lesmeister and Rob Drieslein start the show with their first and mostly positive impressions of the Minnesota DNR's new electronic licensing system, then they share final spring turkey hunting numbers from Minnesota and Wisconsin. Steve McComas, the Lake Detective, visits with Drieslein to talk about lake trends around the region as summer 2026 arrives. Special guest Curtis DeBerg jumps into the show to share the amazing tale of a signed copy of Ernest Hemingway's The Old Man and the Sea found in Rochester, Minn., that made its way to the Nobel Prize Museum in Stockholm, Sweden. Drieslein and Lesmeister wrap up the show hitting a host of topics, including Ron Schara's suggestion that dock owners pay rent on the public water they're covering, plus a couple of intense state conservation officer stories. The post Episode 596 – New ELS impressions, Lake Detective, Hemingway's last written words, dock rental fees? appeared first on Outdoor News.

On this week’s show, we’re talking about improving fishing in Minnesota with MN-FISH. Ron Schara, Gary Leaf, and Mark Holsten join the show and talk about why MN-FISH was created, why the group is important, and what anglers need to do if we want to keep fishing solid in this state. They talk about issues that have been neglected by our government and more. Bret, Dan and David start the show talking about the big announcement for electronic fishing and hunting licenses, and Joe Henry gives us a Lake of the Woods fishing report and has a special guest from the American Sportfishing Association. Make sure you're “following” us on your favorite podcast streaming platform so you never miss a show, and if you like what you're hearing, leave us a rating and a review. We'd love to hear from you, and it helps us more than you know! Download on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, stream below or watch on YouTube: Get our new HATS: https://fishhuntforever.myshopify.com/ Save 20% on a new OnX HUNT Membership with the code “SJR20” https://www.onxmaps.com/hunt/app/east https://fishhuntforever.com Find us on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5OVGMvd5vMvETdClc6ks6q?si=5bfeed6989d04b23 Find us on APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fish-hunt-forever/id1248475232 Find us on FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/fishhuntforever Follow us on INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/fish.hunt.forever/ Follow BRET on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bret.amundson/?hl=en Follow DAN on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dan_amundson/?hl=en Find us on TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@fishhuntforever Follow DAN on TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@dan.amundson Follow BRET on TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@bretamundson Get a NEW BOAT: https://www.raysmarinealex.com/ Take a trip to LAKE OF THE WOODS: https://lakeofthewoodsmn.com/ Take a trip to DEVILS LAKE: https://www.haybaleheights.com/index.html Get in on the Rainy River/Lake of the Woods FISH MIGRATION: https://riverbendresort.com/ Learn more about SPACE TRAILERS: https://spacetrailers.com/?srsltid=AfmBOooboQSOhbWZ18_wMvVzkAIZx0uGsJiClXI22XCheqrdD8SEIUHn Learn more about CHEF ROBERTS: https://chefroberts.com/ https://fishhuntforever.com/feed/podcast/ The post Week 716: Improving Fishing in Minnesota with MN-FISH appeared first on Fish Hunt Forever.

The two foremost experts in outdoor sports, Ron Schara and Chad Hartman, talking fishing and outdoors issues on the eve of Minnesota's fishing opener weekend.

Chad talks Mother's Day and more during our Feisty Friday segments with Sheletta Brundidge before jumping into fishing and outdoors conversation with Ron Schara.

The excellent lineup of guests for the Friday show includes Dean Phillips, Sheletta Brundidge, Ron Schara, Kevin Harlan and the spokesperson from the Am I Wrong? committee!

In this episode we talk Minnesota Fishing opener with Ron Schara.  We are also joined in studio with Jed Loftus and his three daughters Charlie, Lilly and Stella.   Byron Eilertson also joins us as he is our resident Walleye Guy.  

Longtime Minnesota outdoors writer and television host Ron Schara joins Mike McFeely to preview the upcoming MN-FISH Angler's Summit on Friday, April 17, in Alexandria, Minnesota. With numerous challenges facing Minnesota's fish species and lakes, the summit hopes to tackle some of the issues head-on. Ron tells Mike what MN-FISH does as an organization, some of the obstacles standing in the way of good outdoors policy and what to expect at the summit.

Scott Brewer and Kyle Agre are talking hunting, fishing and just about anything you can do outdoors each weekend on Gone Outdoors Radio. This episode finds Ron Schara joining the pair to share details of the 2026 MN-Fish Anglers' Summit in Alexandria. Ryan DeChaine reveals the exciting expansion of the Lund Ultimate Fishing Camp and Kevin Kading provides details of the NDGF PLOTS program and how it benefits hunters and land owners. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Scott Brewer and Kyle Agre are talking hunting, fishing and just about anything you can do outdoors each weekend on "Gone Outdoors" radio. This week the pair are joined by Ron Schara of MN-Fish to talk about the proposed change to Minnesota's walleye limit. Randin Olson of LockJaw Guide Service drops in to share a new way that he is giving back to the communities that help bring him success. And Andy Holt shares a bit of insight into the recent Minnesota Bobcat hunting/trapping season. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chad has a great first hour with Lou Raguse of KARE-11 on the daycare center fraud investigations happening around the Twin Cities and some fun with Ron Schara talking about the big news regarding Minnesota Bound and playing Ask Ron Anything!

Chad is still fighting the flu but back on the show today with some great guests including, Lou Raguse from KARE-11, Ron Schara, House Speaker and gubernatorial candidate Lisa Demuth and Jamie Yuccas.

Ron Schara takes Adam Carter's usual Tuesday spot as we play Ask Ron Anything and learn some of the secrets behind the success of Minnesota Bound and why the show is moving from KARE to KSTP/KSTC.

It's called Turn In Poachers. But what does that mean? And how does it work? Ron Schara answers that question on the next Minnesota Bound Podcast.    Presented by Kinetico (kineticoMN.com/), Star Bank (star.bank/), North Dakota Tourism (helloND.com/), Compeer Home (compeerhome.com), MN DNR (dnr.state.mn.us/cwd/index.html), Ebels Voyageur Houseboats (ebels.com/), & Sitka Gear (sitkagear.com/)

Chad shares details and discusses the horrible story from northern Minnesota of an 8-year-old who died from a gunshot wound after finding one of 33 unsecured guns inside of his home. Ron Schara joins to share his thoughts on the topic and a story from his youth.

The story behind the Minnesota Bound theme music. Ron Schara talks with Minnesota Bound music composer Dale Menten   Presented by Kinetico (kineticoMN.com/), Star Bank (star.bank/), & North Dakota Tourism (https://www.helloND.com/)

In this episode we check in with Mark in Memphis for DU Expo.  Then talk to Ron Schara about Game Fair and Jason Mitchell talks about Canadian Fly ins.   

Minnesota Bound is celebrating 30 years of outdoor storytelling.  Ron Schara chats with Laura Schara about some of his favorite stories over the decades...   Presented by Kinetico (kineticoMN.com/), Star Bank (star.bank/), & North Dakota Tourism (https://www.helloND.com/)

Ron Schara and his companion Ravin the black lab celebrated 30 years of "Minnesota Bound" television. Ron shares some of the stories from how it all began and what carried it for it's continuing incredible run. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ron Schara talks with David Janiszewski, owner of RipaLip University, a learning app for marine electronics. It's all about the latest and greatest with fishing electronics AND how to set them up, which is half the battle!   Presented by Kinetico (kineticoMN.com/), Star Bank (star.bank/), & North Dakota Tourism (https://www.helloND.com/)

Ron Schara and Laura Schara tell tales from their recent South Dakota turkey hunt, plus Ron shares a few favorite fishing opener memories and fishing haunts in MN.   Presented by Kinetico (kineticoMN.com/) Star Bank (star.bank/) & Explore Alexandria (explorealex.com/) 

Ron Schara and Laura Schara tell tales from their recent South Dakota turkey hunt, plus Ron shares a few favorite fishing opener memories and fishing haunts in MN.   Presented by Kinetico (kineticoMN.com/) Star Bank (star.bank/) & Explore Alexandria (explorealex.com/) 

Managing Editor Rob Drieslein and Editor Tim Spielman start the show with an update on the Minnesota turkey season, plus a legislative update. Then Ron Schara offers some mid-season turkey hunting tips and makes a pitch for MN-Fish and its spring auction. Rapala pro Tony Roach then drops in with tips and tactics for the […] The post Episode 538 – Turkey season, Ron Schara turkey tips, Tony Roach on fishing opener, hen mallard cam appeared first on Outdoor News.

Today on the Minnesota Bound Podcast, lots of good news about the once-polluted St. Louis River and streams around Duluth. Ron Schara gets an update from DNR folks on the front lines.  Presented by Kinetico (https://www.kineticoMN.com/) Star Bank (https://www.star.bank/) Explore Alexandria (https://explorealex.com/) & DNR Ice Safety (https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/safety/ice/index.html)

Today on the Minnesota Bound Podcast, lots of good news about the once-polluted St. Louis River and streams around Duluth. Ron Schara gets an update from DNR folks on the front lines.  Presented by Kinetico (https://www.kineticoMN.com/) Star Bank (https://www.star.bank/) Explore Alexandria (https://explorealex.com/) & DNR Ice Safety (https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/safety/ice/index.html)

Ron Schara, president of MN-Fish shares the vision of Minnesota's only nonprofit organization formed in order to represent the fishing interests of all Anglers, Plus updates on outdoor conservation efforts from the Lessard-Sams Outdoor Heritage Council.   Presented by Kinetico (https://www.kineticoMN.com/) Minnesota Masonic Charities (https://mnmasoniccharities.org/) Tito's Vodka (https://www.titosvodka.com/) Star Bank (https://www.star.bank/) Lakes Gas (https://www.lakesgas.com/) North Dakota Tourism (https://www.helloND.com/) & Explore Alexandria (https://explorealex.com/)

Ron Schara, president of MN-Fish shares the vision of Minnesota's only nonprofit organization formed in order to represent the fishing interests of all Anglers, Plus updates on outdoor conservation efforts from the Lessard-Sams Outdoor Heritage Council.   Presented by Kinetico (https://www.kineticoMN.com/) Minnesota Masonic Charities (https://mnmasoniccharities.org/) Tito's Vodka (https://www.titosvodka.com/) Star Bank (https://www.star.bank/) Lakes Gas (https://www.lakesgas.com/) North Dakota Tourism (https://www.helloND.com/) & Explore Alexandria (https://explorealex.com/)

Everybody sees Kris Lindahl on billboards with his arms spread. On my podcast, here's what you don't know....   Presented by Kinetico (https://www.kineticoMN.com/) Minnesota Masonic Charities (https://mnmasoniccharities.org/) Tito's Vodka (https://www.titosvodka.com/) Star Bank (https://www.star.bank/) Lakes Gas (https://www.lakesgas.com/) North Dakota Tourism (https://www.helloND.com/) & Explore Alexandria (https://explorealex.com/)

Everybody sees Kris Lindahl on billboards with his arms spread. On my podcast, here's what you don't know....   Presented by Kinetico (https://www.kineticoMN.com/) Minnesota Masonic Charities (https://mnmasoniccharities.org/) Tito's Vodka (https://www.titosvodka.com/) Star Bank (https://www.star.bank/) Lakes Gas (https://www.lakesgas.com/) North Dakota Tourism (https://www.helloND.com/) & Explore Alexandria (https://explorealex.com/)

Ron Schara and Laura Schara chat about favorite fall activities from grouse hunting to the Monarch Butterfly migration and conservation effort.    Presented by Kinetico (https://www.kineticoMN.com/) Minnesota Masonic Charities (https://mnmasoniccharities.org/) Tito's Vodka (https://www.titosvodka.com/) Star Bank (https://www.star.bank/) Lakes Gas (https://www.lakesgas.com/) North Dakota Tourism (https://www.helloND.com/) & Explore Alexandria (https://explorealex.com/)

Ron Schara and Laura Schara chat about favorite fall activities from grouse hunting to the Monarch Butterfly migration and conservation effort.    Presented by Kinetico (https://www.kineticoMN.com/) Minnesota Masonic Charities (https://mnmasoniccharities.org/) Tito's Vodka (https://www.titosvodka.com/) Star Bank (https://www.star.bank/) Lakes Gas (https://www.lakesgas.com/) North Dakota Tourism (https://www.helloND.com/) & Explore Alexandria (https://explorealex.com/)

In this episode we speak to Ron Schara about Game Fair.   We also talk to Jason Mitchell and catch up on some fishing tips

Jason welcomes outdoorsman Ron Schara to the show to talk about walleye limit changes coming to Lake Mille Lacs and the DNR's management of it. 

Hour 2: Jason talks about President Trump's appearance at the National Association of Black Journalists. Then Ron Schara joins him to talk about the DNR course-correcting on walleye limits at Lake Mille Lacs.

Laura Schara and Ron Schara catch up on their latest summer adventures! From Montana flyfishing to a 19-inch smallmouth bass (caught on a river that Ron will not share with us). Fish tales and more are shared.    Presented by Kinetico (https://www.kineticoMN.com/) Minnesota Masonic Charities (https://mnmasoniccharities.org/) Tito's Vodka (https://www.titosvodka.com/) Your Boat Club (https://yourboatclub.com/) Star Bank (https://www.star.bank/) Lakes Gas (https://www.lakesgas.com/) & North Dakota Tourism (https://www.ndtourism.com/)

Laura Schara and Ron Schara catch up on their latest summer adventures! From Montana flyfishing to a 19-inch smallmouth bass (caught on a river that Ron will not share with us). Fish tales and more are shared.    Presented by Kinetico (https://www.kineticoMN.com/) Minnesota Masonic Charities (https://mnmasoniccharities.org/) Tito's Vodka (https://www.titosvodka.com/) Your Boat Club (https://yourboatclub.com/) Star Bank (https://www.star.bank/) Lakes Gas (https://www.lakesgas.com/) & North Dakota Tourism (https://www.ndtourism.com/)

Over his many years of travels and storytelling, Ron Schara has met all walks of life… He highlights a handful of his favorite fishing characters. Sponsored by: Kinetico (https://www.kineticoMN.com/) Minnesota Masonic Charities (https://mnmasoniccharities.org/) Tito's Vodka (https://www.titosvodka.com/) Your Boat Club (https://yourboatclub.com/) Star Bank (https://www.star.bank/) & Lakes Gas (https://www.lakesgas.com/)

Over his many years of travels and storytelling, Ron Schara has met all walks of life… He highlights a handful of his favorite fishing characters. Sponsored by: Kinetico (https://www.kineticoMN.com/) Minnesota Masonic Charities (https://mnmasoniccharities.org/) Tito's Vodka (https://www.titosvodka.com/) Your Boat Club (https://yourboatclub.com/) Star Bank (https://www.star.bank/) & Lakes Gas (https://www.lakesgas.com/)

Mike Neiduski the new owner of Ugly Dog Hunting joins the show to talk about his journey through the upland world and why he decided to buy an online retail store that provides gear for bird dogs and bird hunters.  Mike talks about his time working for the Ruffed Grouse Society, Pheasants Forever & Quail Forever, what he's learned about the upland world, and what he's working on to help us bird hunters and our bird dogs.Presented by Hoksey Native Seeds (https://hokseynativeseeds.com/) Ready Rest (https://readyrest.com/) Aluma (https://www.alumaklm.com,) Walton's (https://www.waltonsinc.com/) & OnX Maps (https://www.onxmaps.com/)

Holly Hanson, Head coach of Bluff Country Biathlon joins the latest Minnesota Bound Podcast. Laura Schara chats with Holly on the sport of Biathlon, its history, and how the sport is growing among MN youth. Sponsored by: Kinetico (https://www.kineticoMN.com/) Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/) Star Bank (https://www.star.bank/) & Lakes Gas (https://www.lakesgas.com/)

MN music scene drummer John "Bongo" Haga (Hypsterz) joins Dave on today's episode to chat about his first concert experience by seeing a "Vox musical intstrument" concert review, his career here in the Twin Cities as a musician for the Hypsterz and a musical instrument store owner in Hopkins.Sponsored by Aquarius Home Services (https://aquariushomeservices.com/), Star Bank (https://starbank.net), UCare (https://www.ucare.org/)Chanhassen Dinner Theatre (https://chanhassendt.com)- and is recorded in the Aquarius Home Services Studio!

John Millea of MSHSL talks about a coaching legend in Annandale, coaching milestones around the state and state debate this weekend. He also thanks a ref and gives us his MVT.From Aquarius Home Services Studio (https://aquariushomeservices.com/)Thanks to Minnesota Propane Association (https://discoverpropanemn.com/,) Pizza Barn in Princeton, MN (https://www.PizzaBarnPrinceton.com) & All Energy Solar (https://www.allenergysolar.com/coach)

Former Vikings GM Jeff Diamond on Pete Carroll, Belichick, Saban, Cousins, the salary cap and the playoffs.From Aquarius Home Services Studio (https://aquariushomeservices.com/) Supported by White Bear Lake Superstore Buick GMC (http://www.WhiteBearLakeSuperstore.com) & Platinum Bank (https://www.platinumbankmn.com)

Travis Frank joins Ryan Newmarker and his hunting buddies at their remote bird hunting camp in Nevada. The crew recaps our first hunt of the new year flushing big-time numbers of chukar and hungarian partridge before sharing wild stories from a lifetime of chasing birds in the mountains. Find out what happens when they come face to face with mountain lions, how Ryan rescued his dog on a cliff after a 150-foot fall, and more!Presented by Hoksey Native Seeds (https://hokseynativeseeds.com/) Ready Rest (https://readyrest.com/) Aluma (https://www.alumaklm.com,) Walton's (https://www.waltonsinc.com/) & OnX Maps (https://www.onxmaps.com/)

Come for the grouse hunting lessons, and stay for the rattlesnake bite. Ben Brettingen from OnX Hunt joins Travis Frank in Minnesota's Northwoods for a late-season Christmas Grouse Camp.  Ben & Travis talk about finding incredible ruffed grouse numbers, birds that won't hold for points, running grouse, and finding ways to outsmart them. Plus, cameraman, Lance Tangen joins the conversation to share stories from more than 20 years of filming outdoor television, including the time he got bit by a rattlesnake in Montana.Presented by Minnesota Deer Hunters Association (https://mndeerhunters.com/,) Federal Premium Ammunition (https://www.federalpremium.com/,) North Dakota Tourism (https://HelloND.com,) Aluma (https://www.alumaklm.com,) Walton's (https://www.waltonsinc.com/,) OnX Maps (https://www.onxmaps.com/) & Nutri Souce (https://nutrisourcepetfoods.com/)

Rich Wong joins the show to recap a successful hunting season and talk about late-season lessons learned with a young bird dog, how to read your dog in the field, being present in the moment, helping others break into an outdoor career, and special dogs that forever change your lives.  We also throw out Christmas gift ideas for bird hunters, talk bird-dog first aid, and give thanks for time spent in the field.Presented by Minnesota Deer Hunters Association (https://mndeerhunters.com/,) Federal Premium Ammunition (https://www.federalpremium.com/,) North Dakota Tourism (https://HelloND.com,) Aluma (https://www.alumaklm.com,) Walton's (https://www.waltonsinc.com/,) OnX Maps (https://www.onxmaps.com/) & Nutri Souce (https://nutrisourcepetfoods.com/)

Trevor & Karissa Geiger are passionate upland bird hunters and DIY bird dog trainers who just celebrated their honeymoon with an upland bird hunt in Idaho. Trevor shares their journey into the bird-hunting world and how they've grown together as a married couple, dog trainers, and hunters. Travis also opens the show with a scary eye-opening accident.Presented by Minnesota Deer Hunters Association (https://mndeerhunters.com/,) Federal Premium Ammunition (https://www.federalpremium.com/,) North Dakota Tourism (https://HelloND.com,) Aluma (https://www.alumaklm.com,) Walton's (https://www.waltonsinc.com/,) OnX Maps (https://www.onxmaps.com/) & Nutri Souce (https://nutrisourcepetfoods.com/)

Miles Nelson from NutriSource Pet Foods joins the show to discuss bird dog nutrition and a healthy diet to help our bird dogs thrive during rigorous hunting seasons.  Miles & Travis also talk about toppers to help during hunts, staying hydrated, when to change foods, feeding puppies & older dogs, and how to help our hunting athletes recover quickly.Presented by Minnesota Deer Hunters Association (https://mndeerhunters.com/,) Federal Premium Ammunition (https://www.federalpremium.com/,) North Dakota Tourism (https://HelloND.com,) Aluma (https://www.alumaklm.com,) Walton's (https://www.waltonsinc.com/,) OnX Maps (https://www.onxmaps.com/) & Nutri Souce (https://nutrisourcepetfoods.com/)

Jake Lindemann, owner of Chief Upland, announces his acquisition of Q5 Outdoor Products, makers of upland hunting vests, clay shooting belts & accessories. Travis & Jake walk through each hunting vest option and his upcoming improvements to the vest then Jake announces NEW Chief Upland products that he's going to release in the coming months, and they both give reasons to be thankful during this holiday & hunting season.Presented by Minnesota Deer Hunters Association (https://mndeerhunters.com/,) Federal Premium Ammunition (https://www.federalpremium.com/,) North Dakota Tourism (https://HelloND.com,) Aluma (https://www.alumaklm.com,) Walton's (https://www.waltonsinc.com/,) OnX Maps (https://www.onxmaps.com/) & Nutri Souce (https://nutrisourcepetfoods.com/)

After a week camping on the prairie in North Dakota Travis Frank sits down with his son Weston to discuss their first pheasant hunt and Weston's first pheasant. They talk about Weston's hunting journey as a 9-year-old bird hunter, life lessons learned together, joys & struggles of hunting with kids, overcoming challenges together, camping on the prairie, and a few tricks to outsmart pheasants.Presented by Grain Belt (https://www.grainbelt.com/) Federal Premium Ammunition (https://www.federalpremium.com/,) North Dakota Tourism (https://HelloND.com,) Aluma (https://www.alumaklm.com,) Walton's (https://www.waltonsinc.com/,) OnX Maps (https://www.onxmaps.com/) & Nutri Souce (https://nutrisourcepetfoods.com/)

Matt Hardinge is a western bird hunter who pushes his mind, body, and bird dogs to find upland birds in some of America's most rugged places. We talk about what it takes to harvest chukar, quail, and pheasants in the mountains, his new venture called “Cheatgrass Cowboys”, the best mountain hunting gear, new DECKED storage systems, habitat vs water, wild adventures, snake bites, and so much more.Presented by Grain Belt (https://www.grainbelt.com/) Federal Premium Ammunition (https://www.federalpremium.com/,) North Dakota Tourism (https://HelloND.com,) Aluma (https://www.alumaklm.com,) Walton's (https://www.waltonsinc.com/,) OnX Maps (https://www.onxmaps.com/) & Nutri Souce (https://nutrisourcepetfoods.com/)