Cabin Country

Every cabin trip for Bjorn and Fud includes a stop at Thielen Meats for a pound or ten of bacon, hot dogs or jerky. This time they got to visit behind the meat counter and talk with owner Joe Thielen. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The first Minnesota snow dump on October 20, 2020 was not as bad as the 1991 Halloween blizzard, but enough to illicit some commentary from Bjorn and Fud. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

There are just as many spooky stories in Cabin Country as fish stories! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Minnesota-based naturalist Stan Tekiela describes the peculiar mating practices of familiar backyard birds and the adaptability of birds and animals to environmental changes. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The first of a two episode conversation with Minnesota-based naturalist Stan Tekiela, who shares his extensive knowledge and passion about the misunderstood intelligence of birds and animals. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Fud and Bjorn discus the results of an on-going goose deterrent project and great Cabin Country episodes ahead. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Bjorn shares his findings on outdoor and fishing gear that was available in the mid seventies. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Bjorn and Fud reach episode #20 on the 20th of June in 2020! They talk about their early June cabin trip, road food advice with "Square Deal Al," another "Schmidt Scenic Moment," and a free Cabin Country Coffee mug to the first 10 listeners who write a review on iTunes! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The long drive up to Cabin Country seemed even longer when you were forced to listen to the mellow pop hits of the 1970's. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Bjorn visited the North Shore Commercial Fishing Museum in Tofte Minnesota and aquired a 1980 recording of Norwegian immigrant Helmer Aakvic recounting his experiences of commercial fishing and his famous rescue attempt in 1958. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Join Bjorn and Fud on their annual fall cabin trip and their visit to the Cuyuna Lakes area near Crosby MN. Hear MN School of Diving owner Todd Matthies describe his amazing scuba diving experiences in the pristine depths of the mine pit lakes. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Bjorn and Fud Talk with the "new" owners of Paul Bunyan Land and tour Dick Rademacher's amazing collection of antiques in Pioneer Village. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Bjorn describes his family's 14 year tradition of camping in beautiful Ely, Minnesota and Fud shares how his beginner's luck has quickly run out on his latest experience with the new boat in Brainerd, MN. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Fud and Bjorn hear the rules and traditions of a fishing contest run by Fud's cousin Doug since 1981. Doug's dad Joe, A Gull River pioneer, shares stories from the early days up at the shack, and Fud's Dad explains how he won the bid on his cabin lot for a thousand and one bucks! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Bjorn and Fud compare some of their Cabin Country favorites! From trees and birds to breakfast cereals and soda pop. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Snapping turtle soup, catching fish with cigarette butts, and Steve O’Hern’s sure-fire method of cleaning mold off of old lures are but a few topics of conversation between Bjorn, Fud and this episode of Cabin Country’s special guest Yogi. Yogi grew up on Lake Jane in Lake Elmo, Minnesota and has a tackle box with lures dating back to World War One! Find out the value of these old lures as Bjorn and Yogi take their best shots in a guessing match against Steve O’Hern’s appraisal.Watch this episode on YouTube! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The snow WILL melt... Someday! The best cure for cabin fever is a steady diet of dock time with Bjorn and Fud, talking about cabin memories, old fishing lures, boats, and things to look forward to when the snow finally melts!Watch on YouTube!https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nnQbekVGwQQPlease Subscribe, Rate, and Review wherever you Podcast! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In their newest video recorded podcast, Bjorn and Fud share the adventures they had at the 2019 annual Sportsmen's Show before the January deep freeze settled in. Bjorn has his old tackle box appraised by an expert and Fud gets his hand licked by a 20 point buck!Watch on YouTube! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Bjorn & Fud remember when vacation resorts were more common in Minnesota than privately owned cabins. Also, visiting Paul Bunyan Land and being scared to death of the giant talking Paul Bunyan statue that magically knew your name! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Bjorn and Fud take a look inside some vintage tackle boxes to see what treasured lures lie within. Watch this episode on YouTube! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.