Ron Schara
Columnist | Outdoors
Ron Schara has been writing for the Star Tribune since 1968 and can be seen locally on KARE-11's "Minnesota Bound" as well as ESPN2 and the Outdoors Channel.
Recent content from Ron Schara
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Ron Schara: Not much to like in Wisconsin regulations
The state DNR's attempt at CWD management is misguided and taking the fun out of deer hunting.
Nov 24, 2007 -
Ron Schara: When a newbie crosses the border, questions must be asked
Wisconsin seems to have a lot of rules for its deer hunters, but finding a deer on your first day is apparently not one of those rules.
Nov 17, 2007 -
Ron Schara: Of rules and regulations ...
The hunting and fishing rules we have in place are too complex.
Nov 11, 2007 -
Ron Schara: Once again, it's worth the wait
When the raven called just before dawn, it was a sign that the moment that hunters pine for all year had arrived. Nothing about the big day failed to live up to expectations.
Nov 4, 2007 -
Ron Schara: For a hunter, there's nothing that compares to October
The weather turns from warm to cool during the month, and the woods come alive with colors and animals. It doesn't get any better than this.
Oct 27, 2007 -
Ron Schara: Celebrate good times, but also take steps to make them last
Pheasants are plentiful this season, but they won't always be, so while we enjoy the present we must try to do something to ensure the future.
Oct 13, 2007 -
Ron Schara: Gary Roach, at 70, remains the undisputed Mr. Walleye
Over the past 40 years, Gary Roach has been a Minnesota fishing guide, a lure promoter, a walleye tournament angler, an inventor of fishing tackle and sole owner of a prestigious title: Mr. Walleye.
Oct 7, 2007 -
Ron Schara: They're not perfect, but there's something good in every dog
Some are born hunters, ready to retrieve until they can retrieve no more. Others aren't much good for anything but being your best friend. But, after all, what's wrong with that?
Sep 30, 2007 -
2007 hunting preview: The squirrel will show you the way
Stepping into hunting requires so much or so little. Please, learn the laws, understand the traditions and responsibilities. And then let that one tiny animal teach all the rest you'll need to know.
Sep 11, 2007 -
Ron Schara: As weather cools the fish will bite with a vengeance
Any day now, we'll be wearing jackets in our fishing boats and wishing for long underwear.
Aug 29, 2007