Episodes

  • Signs of Spring and Late Winter

    Signs of Spring and Late Winter
    Apr 19 2026
    On this week's episode, Rob Drieslein shares his thoughts on Washington's passage of the mining ban repeal around the BWCA. Afterwards, he welcomes the following guests on the show: Outdoor News contributor Mark Strand tells us what we should know as the turkey hunting season is now underway across the state. Fishing guide extraordinaire Brian "Bro" Brosdahl explains where you can still do a little ice fishing as Winter weather fades.
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    37 mins
  • Fishing Streams, Seeking Geese, and Skipping Ponds

    Fishing Streams, Seeking Geese, and Skipping Ponds
    Apr 12 2026
    Rob Drieslein takes a few minutes at the start of this week's episode away from outdoor gaming, as he explains his recent trip to the U.K. Then, he gets back to business by chatting with the following guests: MN DNR fisheries biologist Dean Paron updates us on stream trout fishing across the state. Tony Jones (a.k.a. The Reverend Hunter) recaps his recent trip to the Dakotas for snow goose hunting.
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    36 mins
  • Regional Topics, Both Game and Non-Game

    Regional Topics, Both Game and Non-Game
    Apr 6 2026
    On this Easter holiday, Rob Drieslein gets secular. He opens the show by discussing how legislature has affected outdoor activites (for good & bad). Then, he opens up the lines to the following guests: Sharon Stiteler returns to talk about birds, including something Hollywood does that raises her eyebrow. Wisconsin Outdoor News editor Dean Bortz offers an update on what's happening east of the St. Croix River.
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    36 mins
  • The Wing is the Thing

    The Wing is the Thing
    Mar 29 2026
    This week, Rob Drieslein opens up by explaining moose population numbers from the latest surveys across the state. Then, he floats a feather out to the following guests for this episode's interviews: Meateater.com Tony Peterson returns to preview the upcoming turkey hunting season. Spring migration season is getting underway. Sharon Stiteler (a.k.a. The Bird Chick) joins to talk about the species we should be looking for.
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    36 mins
  • Birds on the Brain and Hosting a Natural Environment

    Birds on the Brain and Hosting a Natural Environment
    Mar 22 2026
    Rob Drieslein touches on a couple topics to begin this week's edition. However, the episode is quite guest-loaded. Regular guest Tony Peterson is back to discuss a slew of topics, with a focus on turkey hunting. Maple River elementary school teacher Cory Roeker explains the importance of helping his students learn to build wood duck nesting houses. Minnesota Native Landscapes project manager Logan Riedel tells us what the company does to turn your lawn into an inviting space for natural life (plant, animal, and insect).
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    36 mins
  • Enforcement Through the Laws and the Public

    Enforcement Through the Laws and the Public
    Mar 15 2026
    As another hit of Winter rolls across the region, Rob Drieslein continues to have the Outdoors on his mind. This week, he starts by remembering the life and impact of the late hunter and author Milo Hansen. Afterwards, he welcomes two MN DNR guests on the show: Lt. Michael Lee talks about the organization's Conservation Officer Academy and how people can start the process if they want to become an enforcement officer. Assistant Southern Regional fisheries manager Nate Hodgins tells us how we can participate in the current comment period on how the department's management should regulate nearly 200 lakes across the state.
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    36 mins
  • About Ducking Time and Casting a Rough Line

    About Ducking Time and Casting a Rough Line
    Mar 9 2026
    Rob Drieslein opens up the episode by discussing why hunters aren't able to sell the venison they may kill and break down. Then, he welcomes the following guests on the show: Star Tribune Outdoors columnist Dennis Anderson previews the upcoming Duck Summit (which he talked about on the program last Summer). Native Fish for Tomorrow co-founder Tyler Winter talks about angling for various species or Rough fish across the state.
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    36 mins
  • River Fishing and More Owl Discussions

    River Fishing and More Owl Discussions
    Mar 2 2026
    This week, Rob Drieslein starts the show by touching on issues that are more broad in national scope. Then, he welcomes the following guests on the show: MN DNR area supervisor Nick Schlesser looks at fishing out on the Mississippi River. Outdoor News contributor and Nature Smart founder Stan Tekiela returns. This time around, he talks about various owl species.
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    36 mins