Episodes

  • BONUS: No Kings rallies amidst a swirling backdrop: Trump could 'green light' Israel to launch again, Bolton is indicted, and government shutdown could be longest ever

    BONUS: No Kings rallies amidst a swirling backdrop: Trump could 'green light' Israel to launch again, Bolton is indicted, and government shutdown could be longest ever
    Oct 17 2025
    No Kings rallies are set to take over US cities this weekend amid a swirling mix of political hot topics: Hamas hasn't released hostage bodies, which Trump says could make him 'green light' Israel to start bombing again. John Bolton was indicted. Oh, and the government is shut down and some experts say it could become the longest shutdown in history.
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    31 mins
  • Delivering on News About Deer and Ducks

    Delivering on News About Deer and Ducks
    Oct 12 2025
    On this week's edition of the show, Rob Drieslein gives his thoughts on a high-powered D.C. meeting this past week with focus on the outdoors. Then, he gets into it with the following guests: MN DNR Wildlife Health Supervisor Erik Hildebrand updates how Chronic Wasting Disease is affecting the deer population across the state. Dr. Mike Brasher, Senior Waterfowl Scientist at Ducks Unlimited, explains how this Fall's weather is affecting the annual waterfowl migration patterns.
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    36 mins
  • Track Birds Through Art and The Hunt

    Track Birds Through Art and The Hunt
    Oct 5 2025
    During this week's edition of the show, Rob Drieslein speaks about a recent commentary piece on the importance of the "Roadless Rule" and touches on declining turkey populations in the South. He aslo reaches out to the following guests: Famed duck stamp artist Jim Hautman describes the feeling of winning the annual national contest for the 7th time! Sabin Adams, the Minnesota state coordinator for Pheasants Forever, previews next weekend's state pheasant hunting opener.
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    36 mins
  • The Beauty of a Stamp and Hunting Updates

    The Beauty of a Stamp and Hunting Updates
    Sep 29 2025
    During this week's edition of the program, Rob Drieslein congratulates the winner of the annual National Duck Stamp contest and looks at efforts to reduce the Emerald Ash Borer population. He also sits down with the following guests: Former MN DNR Commissioner Tom Landwehr tells us what it was like to be a judge for the National Duck Stamp contest. Seasoned hunter Brad Fitzgerald updates the current bear season and previews the upcoming season for Fall ducks.
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    36 mins
  • The Costs of Outdoor Poaching

    The Costs of Outdoor Poaching
    Sep 21 2025
    Rob Drieslein kicks off this week's episode by paying tribute to Robert Redford, discussing the many ways that the Hollywood icon inspired people in all walks of life. Then, Dr. Jonathan Gassett from the Wildlife Management Institute joins the show to talk at length about the recent "Poach and Pay" study done by the Boone & Crockett Club.
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    36 mins
  • A Primary Focus on Land Meant for Public Use

    A Primary Focus on Land Meant for Public Use
    Sep 14 2025
    On this week's episode, Rob Drieslein lets us get to know award-winning Outdoors writer Hal Herring. They take some time to chat about potential changes that could be coming to public land conservation, including a possible repeal of the "Roadless Rule". Also, our host provides a public service announcement about heading out to the lake to hunt ducks.
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    36 mins
  • Special Attention to Our Avian Friends

    Special Attention to Our Avian Friends
    Sep 7 2025
    It's another edition of the program dedicated to "birds of fancy". Rob Drieslein kicks things off by updating the ongoing effects of 2014 Minnesota Pheasant Summit. Then, he brings on the following guests to chat more on the winged creatures: Sharon Stiteler (a.k.a. The Bird Chick) is back to tell us what to look out for this Fall when it comes to birds and the season's migration patterns. Star Tribune Outdoors writer Dennis Anderson explains the reasoning behind his recent column calling for a Duck Summit in Minnesota.
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    36 mins
  • To vax or not to vax? Experts say that shouldn't be the question as controversy swirls over guidelines and CVS requires prescriptions

    To vax or not to vax? Experts say that shouldn't be the question as controversy swirls over guidelines and CVS requires prescriptions
    Sep 4 2025
    Many health professionals are steaming mad about what's going on in the Trump Administration where vaccines are concerned as new guidelines are confusing, at best, and leave people wondering what to do. There's so much turmoil and conflicting information that CVS is requiring prescriptions for some vaccines in some states.
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    39 mins