Episodes

  • Don't Forget This Fish and Birds Head Back North

    Don't Forget This Fish and Birds Head Back North
    May 18 2026
    To kick off this week's edition, Rob Drieslein brings us up-to-speed on the outdoor Legacy bill over at the State Capitol. Then, he chats with the following guests: While the focus is on Walleye at this time, angler and journalist Gord Ellis updates the conditions across the region for Lake Trout fishing. Outdoor News contributor and Nature Smart founder Stan Tekiela is in to talk migratory birds, including owls and orioles
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    36 mins
  • Flying High and Government Intervention

    Flying High and Government Intervention
    May 10 2026
    As the opening weekend of Walleye fishing season wraps up, Rob Drieslein begins the program by discussing work at the State Capitol that could affect bow and firearms hunting. Afterwards, he opens up the lines for the following guests: Ed Hahn, Director of Advancement & Marketing at the National Eagle Center, explains how the U.S. Postal Service is connected to an upcoming event for the Wabasha-based organization. Minnesota Conservation Federation executive director Brad Gausman talks about legislation in St. Paul and what it means for the outdoors across the state.
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    36 mins
  • Getting Ready to Cast a Line

    Getting Ready to Cast a Line
    May 3 2026
    On this week's edition of the show, Rob Drieslein pays tribute to late painter and visual artist David Maass. Then, our host turns the program over to angling. He welcomes MN DNR Mille Lacs fisheries supervisor Greg Berg and St. Cloud-based fishing guide Capt. Josh Hagemeister to talk fishing ahead of next weekend's Governor's Fishing Opener.
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    36 mins
  • Bear Season and Targeting the Clay

    Bear Season and Targeting the Clay
    Apr 26 2026
    At the beginning of this week's edition, Rob Drieslein goes through a few headlines in the world of the outdoors. Then, he talks to the following guests: MN DNR Large Carnivore Specialist Dan Stark tells us about the looming deadline to apply for bear hunting licenses. The talk shifts to clay target shooting with Drew Tri, spokesperson for and marketing director of the MN High School Clay Target Shooting League.
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    36 mins
  • 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