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Fishing has its own unique lexicon

Ron Schara

A crankbait is not a night crawler with an attitude. And fish beds don't have mattresses.

Story | Conversation | June 19, 2006

Changing landscapes

Ron Schara, Host of ESPN2's Backroads with Ron & Raven

A Minnesota hunter will go afield this fall in both, strangely enough, the best and worst of times. So many deer abound; hardly a quail to be found. Ruffed grouse in a low to high cycle; sharptail grouse in a downward spiral. Canada geese flying like flocks of pests; ducks winging over troubled waters. There is no mystery in these changing wildlife populations. Geese thrive while quail disappear for only one reason: a changing landscape. It's a lesson in wildlife dynamics we've been slow to learn

Story | Conversation | May 31, 2006

When the Griz fishes in Minnesota

Ron Schara

Dick Grzywinski is a grizzled veteran in these Northern waters.

Story | Conversation | May 10, 2006

More deer stories you haven't heard

Ron Schara, Host of ESPN2's "The Outdoor Beat"

Complete with the answers to why we love deer camp so

Story | Conversation | December 12, 2005

Think cool thoughts for August angling

Ron Schara, Host of ESPN2's "The Outdoor Beat"

Fish often dig cold water and wading in a cool stream could be a form of air conditioning for you.

Story | Conversation | August 17, 2005

Attracting winter wildfowl

Ron Schara, Host of ESPN2's "The Outdoor Beat"

If you're fortunate to have a yard full of trees and bushes, becoming a bird feeder is especially easy.

Story | Conversation | January 19, 2005

A few observations about deer (and hunters)

Ron Schara, Host of ESPN2's "Backroads with Ron & Raven"

Only after years or decades in the field can we come to fully appreciate what an amazing animal we are fortunate to have in our midst.

Story | Conversation | November 10, 2004

It's been one cold fishing season

Ron Schara, Host of ESPN2's "Backroads with Ron & Raven"

When the angling finally does start to warm up, here are some options to consider before winter sets in.

Story | Conversation | July 16, 2004

That good, ol' entrepreneurial spirit

Ron Schara, Host of ESPN2's "Backroads with Ron & Raven"

When you're just about to pull the trigger on a trophy buck, give thanks for grass-roots inventors

Story | Conversation | February 23, 2004

Strange breed

Ron Schara, Host of ESPN2's "Backroads with Ron & Raven"

The human race is full of contradictions as it relates to the other members in the world of animals.

Story | Conversation | January 27, 2004

We closed deer camp the other day

Ron Schara, Host of ESPN2's "Backroads with Ron & Raven"

The end of a deer camp doesn't have the joy like the beginning. You're undoing something you've savored.

Story | Conversation | November 14, 2003

When are goose numbers too high?

Ron Schara, Host of ESPN2's "Backroads with Ron & Raven"

They are so many snow and blue geese, wildlife officials fear the birds are destroying their own nesting grounds in the tundra.

Story | Conversation | October 20, 2003

Don's Link to skirts

Ron Schara, Host of ESPN2's "Backroads with Ron & Raven"

When this angler created a breakthrough in lures, fishing skirts became more pliable, multi-colored and effective

Story | Conversation | September 17, 2003

When targeting walleye, change is good

Ron Schara, Host of ESPN2's "Backroads with Ron & Raven"

The key to catching walleye often depends on what to use and a willingness to adjust techniques.

Story | Conversation | May 19, 2003

Answers to whether El Salto is bassin's best

Ron Schara, Host of ESPN2's Backroads with Ron & Raven

Just how hot is this Mexican hot spot; inquiring minds need to know

Story | Conversation | April 29, 2003