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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Bill Sherck shares a pile of last-minute Christmas gift ideas, along with Minnesota Bound apparel pro (and social media director) Hannah Fransen!

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Did you know that hunters can donate venison to local food banks? Protein is the most sought-after yet least donated food source at local food shelves. Ethan Neal, avid hunter and director at Second Harvest Heartland, shares how the Minnesota Hunter-Harvested Venison donation program works and how you can help make a difference.

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Audiologist and hunter Marc Musselman talks about hearing protection becoming the new "cool" and a new necessary piece of hunting gear.

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Turkey? Nope, let's go wild this Thanksgiving instead- Minnesota Style! Chef Andrew Zimmern and The Forager Chef, Alan Bergo, are coming to the table with some culinary adventures for the holiday season.

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Sitka establishes itself as a legacy outdoor brand in Minnesota. Bill sits down with Sitka employee and ambassador Mason Moore to talk about the company's growth and two new legacy shops in the Land of 10,000 Lakes.

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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.

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A haunted turkey hunt? Believe it! We’re swapping decoys for goosebumps as we share some of the spookiest encounters from America’s eeriest hunting camps.

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