On this week’s episode, we’re diving into the hidden conversations of the North Woods. Joining us are interpretive naturalists Brandon Baker and Ellen Munshower, hosts of The Wandering Naturalist podcast, to reveal the surprising, sophisticated, and sometimes strange ways Minnesota’s plants and animals communicate.

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What does it take to lead the iconic Gun Dog magazine while navigating the world of DIY public land hunting? Laura Schara goes behind the scenes with Kali Parmley, Editor-in-Chief of Gun Dog Magazine, to discuss her career trajectory, her transition from flushing to pointing breeds, and more. It’s a masterclass in passion, persistence, and the profound relationship between a hunter and her "Friend in the Field."

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Minnesota Outdoorsman Timm Johnson chased a lifelong dream. He headed north of the border to uncover the history of a remote destination called Barrington Lake Lodge.  A storied fish camp Timm and his family now hope to grow into the next century as Do North Lodge.  Oh yeah, the dream took the work of Minnesota's most unique truck, called Peter-Liner! Don't worry, we'll explain! 

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Pheasant Fest and Quail Classic is coming to Minneapolis Feb 20-22!  Join Laura Schara as she chats with Jared Wiklund, Director of Communications, and Shannon Hoheisel, Director of Corporate Partnerships, about the upcoming birdy weekend.

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Hall of Fame angler Perry Good talks about growing up in the professional angling ranks and reveals how he became the all-time money winner in the world of walleyes. 

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 Author James D. Paruk joins the podcast to talk about his book; Loon Lessons Uncommon Encounters with the Great Northern Diver.  Learn about the nature of the common loon, from biology to behavior, from one of the world’s foremost observers of the revered waterbird.

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 Fly fishing guide and fly shop owner Lance Prado talks about life in Minnesota's Driftless Region. Lance shares a few fishy secrets too!

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From the shadowy northern forests where the elusive Canada lynx roams, to the fragile prairies guarding tiny butterflies and rare orchids. Join us as author Adam Regn Arvidson takes us on a captivating journey through Minnesota's most threatened wild critters and plants.  In his book Wild and Rare: Tracking Endangered Species in the Upper Midwest, Adam shares stories of hope, discovery, and the dedicated people fighting to protect our state's incredible biodiversity. 

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When one door closes, another opens. Minnesota Bound makes a big move from KARE 11 to KSTP and KSTC.  Both stations are part of the Hubbard Broadcasting family. Sherck and Tadych talk about the importance of the move and the BRIGHT future of Minnesota Bound.

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Dr. Elena West, who specializes in Avian ecology and behavior, chats with Laura about the vanishing world of the Red-headed Woodpecker — once one of America’s most unmistakable birds, now one of its rarest. Dr. West and her team are researching ways to help this beautiful species flourish right here in MN.  

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