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https://www.outdoornews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/June-20-long-show.mp3 Tim Lesmeister and Rob Drieslein start the show with a discussion about why Minnesota is struggling to establish an elk herd in northeastern Minnesota. They also break down the latest duck numbers from the heart of the Duck Factory in North Dakota that show waterfowl numbers down. Corey Fisher from Trout Unlimited joins the broadcast to talk about efforts to repeal the federal roadless rule that erupted in Congress last week and continue to stew with the Trump administration. The Minnesota DNR's John Dunn then outlines the agency’s plans to implement special fishing regulations on 12 new lakes, including nine panfish water bodies. The agency is taking public comments on the proposed new regs through the end of September. Lesmeister and Drieslein wrap up the show with chatter on invasive buckthorn and honeysuckle, as well as Randy Moss' interest in bass fishing. The post Episode 597 – MN elk drama, federal Roadless Rule, special panfish regs, N.D. waterfowl update appeared first on Outdoor News.

UFC fight at the White House and the Armageddon principle; war updates; transit ridership up and Highway 65 construction begins; Special Olympics comes to town; Minnesota DNR issues; chargers dismissed against anti-ICE protestor. The post The Matt McNeil Show – June 15, 2026 first appeared on AM 950.

Scott Brewer and Kyle Agre are talking hunting, fishing and just about anything you can do outdoors each weekend on Gone Outdoors Radio. This week the pair visit with Jeff Miller about his new book "The Golden Hour". Kamden Glade of the Minnesota DNR explains need for a new Long Range Plan for managing Minnesota's Muskies and Johnnie Candle shares some tips for putting walleyes in the boat on Devils Lake. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

https://www.outdoornews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/June-13-long-show.mp3 Tim Lesmeister and Rob Drieslein start the show with their first and mostly positive impressions of the Minnesota DNR's new electronic licensing system, then they share final spring turkey hunting numbers from Minnesota and Wisconsin. Steve McComas, the Lake Detective, visits with Drieslein to talk about lake trends around the region as summer 2026 arrives. Special guest Curtis DeBerg jumps into the show to share the amazing tale of a signed copy of Ernest Hemingway's The Old Man and the Sea found in Rochester, Minn., that made its way to the Nobel Prize Museum in Stockholm, Sweden. Drieslein and Lesmeister wrap up the show hitting a host of topics, including Ron Schara's suggestion that dock owners pay rent on the public water they're covering, plus a couple of intense state conservation officer stories. The post Episode 596 – New ELS impressions, Lake Detective, Hemingway's last written words, dock rental fees? appeared first on Outdoor News.

https://www.outdoornews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/June-6-long-show.mp3 Tim Lesmeister and Rob Drieslein start the show with some fishing chatter in Minnesota and Alaska, then review new research that suggests Minnesotans catch and keep 80 million pounds of freshwater fish in the state every year – more than double the previous estimate. Then Kelly Straka, the Minnesota DNR's Fish and Wildlife Division director, spends two segments introducing the new state Electronic Licensing System that will go live this Tuesday, June 9. If you want to learn more about how you'll be buying your hunting license via this system, give Straka your attention. Lesmeister returns, then he and Drieslein break down some of the latest headlines involving chronic wasting disease, first at the National Elk Refuge in Wyoming, then new research on the mysterious species barrier between cervidae (deer and elk) and people. The post Episode 595 – 80M pounds of fish harvested in MN? New licensing system, and latest CWD headlines appeared first on Outdoor News.

https://www.outdoornews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/May-30-long-show.mp3 Tim Lesmeister and Rob Drieslein start the show with some Boundary Waters Canoe Area topics, including an exciting rescue involving three young collegiate swim team members and a state conservation officer. Then Leslie George from Minnesota DNR joins the program to talk about the new statewide muskie plan that will be in place through 2040. Seth Owens, a conservationist and wildlife photographer from North Dakota, then jumps into the broadcast to offer listeners some insight into outdoors photography in the era of smartphone cameras. Lesmeister returns to help wrap up the show with chatter on the renewed corner crossing debate in Montana and the bizarre “dog shoots person” story in western Nebraska. The post Episode 594 – BWCA rescue and smallmouth bass, new MN muskie plan, photography tips, corner crossing appeared first on Outdoor News.

Scott Brewer and Kyle Agre are talking hunting, fishing and just about anything you can do outdoors each weekend on Gone Outdoors Radio. This week is all about the heritage and tradition of the Minnesota Fishing Opener. The pair welcome Minnesota DNR Commissioner Sarah Strommen from Stillwater, MN and the Minnesota Governor's Fishing Opener Celebration, Jason Bahr from Tut's Bait and Tackle in Baxter, MN talking about live bait availability and Captain Ben Barrus of Border View Lodge with a Lake of the Woods fishing report. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

https://www.outdoornews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/May-2-long-show.mp3 Tim Lesmeister and Rob Drieslein kick off the show recapping the latest news from the Center for Biological Diversity suing the federal government to list lake sturgeon under the Endangered Species Act. They also discuss the latest Isle Royale data that show moose way down, and wolves way up. Then Greg Berg from the Minnesota DNR jumps in to share management notes for walleyes and other species on Lake Mille Lacs as the state bears down on the 2026 May 9th inland waters opener. Fishing guide Josh Hagemeister shares insight from open water fishing thus far this spring and offers his optimistic predictions for next weekend's fishing opener. Lesmeister and Drieslein circle back with chatter on a gun burglary and a feisty bobcat in Wisconsin plus a bizarre Lake of the Ozarks story involving paddlefish. The post Episode 590 – Sturgeon lawsuit, Isle Royale moose, Lake Mille Lacs outlook, Minnesota fishing opener appeared first on Outdoor News.

https://www.outdoornews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/April-25-long-show.mp3 Tim Lesmeister and Rob Drieslein kick off the show not mincing words over a big topic across the nation's outdoors scene: last week’s U.S. Senate vote affecting the Boundary Waters Cane Area Wilderness. Then Dan Stark from the Minnesota DNR jumps in to share details on the 2026 black bear hunting season; the deadline to apply for a tag is next Friday, May 1. Drew Tri from the Minnesota State High School Clay Target League then joins the program to mark the kickoff of the 2026 youth season. Lesmeister and Drieslein wrap up the show talking about Eric Morken's report on the 2026 MN-Fish Summit last week in Alexandria, including top topics like the new year-round bass fishing season and the popularity of forward-facing sonar. The post Episode 589 – BWCA U.S. Senate vote, 2026 bear tags, youth clay target league, MN-FISH summit appeared first on Outdoor News.

In our second episode we sit down with Dr. Mark Hanson to hear about his research on vernal pools during his career with the Minnesota DNR. We zoom out a bit from vernal pools themselves and learn about their impact on what's around them. From bears to ducklings, these innocuous pools play an important role in the lives of many woodland organisms. This leads us to discuss how forest management impacts the pools and what people can do to keep them safe and healthy.  

Scott Brewer and Kyle Agre are talking hunting, fishing and just about anything you can do outdoors each weekend on "Gone Outdoors" Radio. This week features Joe Henry and Lake of the Woods and Rainy River spring fishing opportunities, Sam Tumburg on spring time habitat managment for fall hunting success and Brad Parsons, MN DNR Fisheries Chief on DNR Lake Input from the public.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Troy Holcomb is a forester for the Minnesota DNR.  Troy and Travis have an in-depth discussion on the business & economy of forest management and the effects consumers have on wildlife habitat. Troy explains how our forests have evolved with logging practices and commercial contracts, trends in the logging industry based on consumer goods, when, where & why forests are logged, which trees are in high demand, who does the work and why some bids don't get accepted, public vs private land management, short term and long term logging practices paint big picture, why forest management differs across the country and it's devastating effects on ruffed grouse and other wildlife, is the ruffed grouse cycle tied to logging and forest management, and so much more. @mndnr   Presented by: Walton's (waltons.com/), OnX Maps (onxmaps.com/), GAIM Hunting & Shooting Simulator (https://alnk.to/74wKReb), Black Gold Explorer Dog Food (blackgoldpet.com/), Marshwear Clothing (marshwearclothing.com/), RuffLand Kennels (rufflandkennels.com/) Minnesota Horse and Hunt Club (horseandhunt.com/) & Hoksey Native Seeds (https://hokseynativeseeds.com)

https://www.outdoornews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Feb-28-long-show.mp3 Nick Schlesser, Minnesota DNR area fisheries supervisor in Lake City, joins the program to preview walleye and sauger fishing on the Big (Mississippi) River in coming weeks. Then Stan Tekiela jumps into the show with host Rob Drieslein to talk raptors and other nongame topics. Tim Lesmeister and Drieslein break down some of this week’s news headlines, including public lands chatter at the recent Pheasant Fest in Minneapolis, plus shotgun zone meetings, and the Lake Mille Lacs walleye quota and outlook for open water. They wrap up the program arguing about the list of 2026 Rock-and-Roll Hall of Fame nominees. The post Episode 581 – Pheasant Fest recap, Mississippi River ice-out preview, Stan Tekiela on owls, R&R HOF appeared first on Outdoor News.

Minnesota District 58A Representative Kristi Pursell recaps the week in the Minnesota Legislature, including welcoming families from Annunciation Catholic School and the DFL introducing gun control initiatives, the Minnesota DNR proposing to cut the walleye limit, and more. 

Scott Brewer and Kyle Agre are talking hunting, fishing and just about anything you can do outdoors each weekend on Gone Outdoors radio. This week the pair welcome Kelly Blackledge of Tamarac Wildlife Refuge who shares some of the exciting things happening on the refuge during the winter months. Artie Arnt shares a Big Stone Lake ice and ice fishing report from the Minnesota-South Dakota border waters. Scott and Kyle wrap up the show with a discussion on the proposed Minnesota DNR walleye limit change. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

https://www.outdoornews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Feb-7-long-show.mp3 This week's show begins with Jared Wiklund, communications director for St. Paul-based Pheasants Forever sharing a preview of the Feb. 20-22 Pheasant Fest and Quail Classic event coming to the Minneapolis Convention Center. Then Karla Bloem, executive director of the Houston, Minn.-based International Owl Center offers insight into what kind of owls you’re hearing outside your window this time of year, plus she previews the center’s Festival of Owls coming March 6-8. Tim Lesmeister helps Managing Editor Rob Drieslein break down news topics including the new 5-fish daily perch limit on Lake Mille Lacs starting this Monday, Feb. 9, plus the Minnesota DNR’s plan to apply new limits to multiple roughfish species and an outlook for the March 27-28 Duck Summit in Nicollet, Minn. The post Episode 578 – Pheasant Fest preview, nongame chatter on owls, Mille Lacs perch, native roughfish appeared first on Outdoor News.

https://www.outdoornews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Jan-31-long-show.mp3 Managing Editor Rob Drieslein kicks off this week's show with Brian Knutson from Outdoor News who gives listeners a report from the 2026 Shooting Hunting Outdoor Trade Show in Las Vegas. Then Sarah Middleton from the Minnesota DNR joins the show to talk about the agency's public comment request on how the state can tune up or improve the annual hunting and fishing regulations booklets. Tim Lesmeister and Drieslein wrap up the show with chatter on a host of topics including the U.S. House vote to repeal the 20-year moratorium on sulfide-ore copper mining in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness watershed. They also talk about the Pass It On Outdoor Mentors program expanding into Minnesota, as well as a recap of the recent Backcountry Hunters and Anglers Icebreaker winter rendezvous at Breezy Point last weekend. The post Episode 577 – SHOT Show, public comment on hunting regs, BWCA and mining, Pass It On in Minnesota appeared first on Outdoor News.

Scott Brewer and Kyle Agre are talking hunting, fishing and just about anything you can do outdoors each weekend. This week's show features Ben Jacobson previewing the upcoming Men on Ice event. Minnesota DNR Commissioner Sara Strommen shares the story of the DNR Round Table event. Finally, Jeromie Johnston, president of Lund Boat Company talks about the exciting new improvements for several models in the Lund Boats lineup.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week we’re coming to you in a SnoBear up on Lake Winnipeg. We’re ice fishing with Adam Rinas from Glacial Lakes SnoBear, so he tells us all about SnoBears and the cool features he added to his bear. We talk about how fishing has been and even catch a few fish on air. Bret, Dan and David start the show weighing in on the Minnesota DNR proposing a change in walleye possession limit from 6 to 4. Joe Henry is back with Vince Ojard from Border View Lodge and talk about some of the cool things happening up north right now. Make sure you're “following” us on your favorite podcast streaming platform so you never miss a show, and if you like what you're hearing, leave us a rating and a review. We'd love to hear from you, and it helps us more than you know! Get our new HATS: https://sporting-journal-radio.myshopify.com/collections/winter-2025/hats Save 20% on a new OnX HUNT Membership with the code “SJR20” https://www.onxmaps.com/hunt/app/east https://fishhuntforever.com Find us on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5OVGMvd5vMvETdClc6ks6q?si=5bfeed6989d04b23 Find us on APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fish-hunt-forever/id1248475232 Find us on FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/fishhuntforever Follow us on INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/fish.hunt.forever/ Follow BRET on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bret.amundson/?hl=en Follow DAN on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dan_amundson/?hl=en Find us on TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@fishhuntforever Follow DAN on TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@dan.amundson Follow BRET on TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@bretamundson Take a trip to LAKE OF THE WOODS: https://lakeofthewoodsmn.com/ Take a trip to DEVILS LAKE: https://www.haybaleheights.com/index.html Learn more about SPACE TRAILERS: https://spacetrailers.com/?srsltid=AfmBOooboQSOhbWZ18_wMvVzkAIZx0uGsJiClXI22XCheqrdD8SEIUHn https://fishhuntforever.com/feed/podcast/ The post Week 697: Glacial Lakes SnoBear on Big Windy appeared first on Fish Hunt Forever.

This week's episode we talk about some animals and how they survive winter. We discuss habits of turkey, deer, crows, coyotes, racoons, and pheasant. In the news this week we have Minnesota DNR granting permission for mining exploration near the Boundary Waters, spearfishing for walleye in the spring in Michigan, Ohio deer numbers, and much more. Email us at themidwestfrontier@gmail.com and thanks for listening!!!

This week we’re talking about the muzzleloader deer hunting season and how it’s gone for the guys. Both Bret Amundson and David have been hunting hard this year, and they have some stories to share about some big whitetails. Bret tells the story about the wild deer tracking job him and Dan had to do the other day, and they talk about some of the things they learned along the way and share what you can do to help the next time you need to track a deer. David had an unfortunate situation with a deer he harvested. Dan gets frustrated with the Minnesota DNR because of a CWD hunt and the delay on the electronic licensing system. Joe Henry and Jason Groll have a Lake of the Woods ice fishing report. Make sure you're “following” us on your favorite podcast streaming platform so you never miss a show, and if you like what you're hearing, leave us a rating and a review. We'd love to hear from you, and it helps us more than you know! Get our new HATS: https://sporting-journal-radio.myshopify.com/collections/winter-2025/hats Save 20% on a new OnX HUNT Membership with the code “SJR20” https://www.onxmaps.com/hunt/app/east https://fishhuntforever.com Find us on APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fish-hunt-forever/id1248475232 Find us on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5OVGMvd5vMvETdClc6ks6q?si=5bfeed6989d04b23 Follow us on INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/fish.hunt.forever/ Find us on FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/fishhuntforever Take a trip to LAKE OF THE WOODS: https://lakeofthewoodsmn.com/ Take a trip to DEVILS LAKE: https://www.haybaleheights.com/index.html Take a trip to TAZIN LAKE: https://tazinlake.com/ Take a trip to TRAILS END OUTFITTERS: https://trailsendoutfitters.com/ https://fishhuntforever.com/feed/podcast/ The post Week 692: Ups and Downs of Muzzleloader Deer Hunting appeared first on Fish Hunt Forever.

Top topics on Outdoor News Radio this week include a review of the Minnesota pheasant opener with Tim Spielman and Rob Drieslein, then the two discuss the Office of Legislative Auditor's special report on the Minnesota DNR's harvest of timber on state wildlife management areas. Andrew Farnsworth then joins the program from the Cornell Lab […] The post Episode 562 – Pheasant recap, Birdcast.org, Freshwater Fishing HOF inductees, crossbow report appeared first on Outdoor News.

Top topics on Outdoor News Radio this week include a preview of Minnesota's Oct. 11-12 opening weekend of pheasant hunting with Rob Drieslein and Tim Spielman. Then Wildlife Health Supervisor Erik Hildebrand of the Minnesota DNR jumps into the show to share details of chronic wasting disease management for deer hunters this fall. The show […] The post Episode 561 – Pheasant opener, CWD management, duck migration, Pheasants Forever and the White House appeared first on Outdoor News.

This week we're joined by Minnesota DNR hatchery manager Genevieve Furtner, who is also known as the Queen of Walleye. This lady raises both Walleye and Tiger Muskies to be released into the states waters to create more angling opportunities. It was very interesting to learn about these fish including the process of collecting eggs and raising them to be released.  We also hear the story of Todd Amenrud's 54” Muskellunge. Who doesn't love a good fish story?  Listen, Learn and Enjoy. Send a text message to the show! Support the showStay connected with GameKeepers: Instagram: @mossyoakgamekeepers Facebook: @GameKeepers Twitter: @MOGameKeepers YouTube: @MossyOakGameKeepers Website: https://mossyoakgamekeeper.com/ Enter The Gamekeeper Giveaway: https://bit.ly/GK_Giveaway Subscribe to Gamekeepers Magazine: https://bit.ly/GK_Magazine Buy a Single Issue of Gamekeepers Magazine: https://bit.ly/GK_Single_Issue Join our Newsletters: Field Notes - https://bit.ly/GKField_Notes | The Branch - https://bit.ly/the_branch Have a question for us or a podcast idea? Email us at gamekeepers@mossyoak.com

It's the first weekend of Game Fair, and top topics on Outdoor News Radio this week include a discussion with Managing Editor Rob Drieslein and Editor Tim Spielman on the proposed walleye limit changes and a federal report on how the state is managing its forests. Then Nate Huck, Minnesota DNR migratory gamebird consultant, offers […] The post Episode 552 – Game Fair weekend, MN duck survey, wild rice, DU auction, Mark Johnson to retire appeared first on Outdoor News.

Host Bob St.Pierre speaks with Dave Trauba of Minnesota DNR's Division of Fish & Wildlife about how the agency conducts August roadside counts and uses the data. Trauba also discusses the “Pheasant Action Plan” and efforts to solicity hunter feedback on possibly extending the season into January and adjusting the 9am start time. Episode Highlights: • Trauba tells some fascinating stories from early in his career as a black bear ecology researcher on the Apostle Island National Lakeshore. • Trauba also stresses the critical importance of the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) to the state's pheasant populations. • The guys discuss the differences in spring ruffed grouse drumming counts compared to pheasant August roadside counts. • Check out Minnesota's Pheasant Action Plan to learn more about the state's short-term and long-term conservation goals. On the Wing Podcast is proudly fueled by Purina Pro Plan.

Top topics on Outdoor News Radio this week include a discussion with Managing Editor Rob Drieslein and Editor Tim Spielman on how swimmer's itch has created wrath toward common mergansers on some western Minnesota lakes. Then Charlotte Roy from the Minnesota DNR joins the program to break down the pretty good forecast for ruffed grouse […] The post Episode 550 – 2025 grouse forecast, swimmer's itch and mergansers, ICAST recap, corner crossings appeared first on Outdoor News.

The Minnesota DNR has set shore fishing opportunities as a priority for the agency. Jim Levitt, Shore Fishing Coordinator for the DNR shares what they are doing to make angling access easier for those without access to a boat. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this Fourth of July summer weekend edition, Managing Editor Rob Drieslein and Editor Tim Spielman break down the latest upbeat news from the U.S. Congress where Sen. Mike Lee's public lands liquidation language failed to pass. The Minnesota DNR also is requesting comments on lowering the walleye limit from 6 to 4. Then Valerie […] The post Episode 547 – Public lands win, roadless rule, tasty (?) rusty crayfish, ICAST preview, Asian carp appeared first on Outdoor News.

Cory Goldsworthy from the Minnesota DNR joins the Great Lakes Fishing Podcast for Episode 262. We discuss the forage base of Lake Superior, the resurgence of salmon on Lake Superior, and a renewed interest in lake trout. This is a recording from back in February at the Greater Niagara Fishing Expo. For more information, visit https://fishhawkelectronics.com/blog/

Brandon Butler is joined by Paddle Don, Derek Butler, and Adam Voight to relive their unforgettable journey through Minnesota's legendary Boundary Waters—without co-host Nathan McLeod, who sat this one out.Guiding them through the adventure was special guest Scott Mackenthun, a seasoned fish biologist with the Minnesota DNR, who not only planned the trip but played a key role in helping the crew navigate the challenges of the backcountry.From portage pain and campfire camaraderie to fishing tactics and wildlife encounters, this episode dives deep into the raw realities and unforgettable moments of remote wilderness travel. Packed with insight, laughs, and honest reflections, it's an inspiring listen for anyone who's ever dreamed of paddling into the unknown.Special thanks to:Living The Dream Outdoor PropertiesSuperior Foam Insulation LLCDoolittle TrailersScenic Rivers TaxidermyConnect with Driftwood Outdoors:FacebookInstagramYouTubeEmail:info@driftwoodoutdoors.com

In this episode of Backlash Podcast, we dive deep into the world of Minnesota musky fishing with special guest Storm Kettlehut, a fishery specialist with the Minnesota DNR. Storm shares exciting updates on Minnesota's efforts to enhance musky populations through innovative stocking programs and discusses the promising future for anglers in the region. Discover how the collaboration between the DNR and local anglers is paving the way for robust musky fisheries. Join hosts Jeff and Brad as they explore the significance of electrofishing in data collection, and learn about a unique initiative involving the FishDonkey app that invites anglers to participate in musky research. Find out how this groundbreaking approach can help improve musky management strategies and ensure sustainable fishing experiences for future generations. Whether you're a seasoned musky angler or just curious about the strategies behind managing these apex predators, this episode offers valuable insights into the practices shaping the future of musky fishing in Minnesota.

Just like humans, animals can get sick too. We wander with Dr. Michelle Carstensen, Wildlife Health Program Supervisor for the Minnesota DNR. How do animals get sick? What are some of the diseases the Minnesota DNR is looking out for in wildlife and how do they monitor for them? How can you help keep animals from getting sick? Wander with us to find the answers. 

Have you ever seen a sick fish? Dr. Isaiah E Tolo, Fish Health Supervisor at the Minnesota DNR, discusses diseases that affect fish, how he monitors for them, and what, if any, impacts they have on us. Learn how to help keep fish healthy as we dive deep into fish diseases.   

Managing Editor Rob Drieslein and Editor Tim Spielman start by discussing the Minnesota DNR's new multi-million-dollar airplane and camera system, then Backyard and Beyond columnist Stan Tekiela jumps into the broadcast to talk about spring warbler migration and his photography trip to Arizona. Craig Prudhomme then jumps into the show to talk about rock hunting […] The post Episode 541 – New DNR aircraft, nature talk with Stan Tekiela, Lake Superior agates, bass opener appeared first on Outdoor News.

Bailey Petersen is a wildlife biologist for the Minnesota DNR and a passionate upland bird hunter.  Bailey explains what's happening right now with the North Shore wild fires in Minnesota, then we discuss current work projects in our forests that include her ruffed grouse drumming counts, woodcock banding projects, grouse and woodcock numbers heading into the hatch, weather factors that can help or hurt the hatch, timely & untimely rains, habitat projects, wood ticks, spruce grouse, ruffed grouse behavior, planting trees, logging, woodcock migration behavior, DNR upland journal, and so much more …@baileyo1   Presented by: Walton's (waltons.com/) OnX Maps (onxmaps.com/) Aluma Trailers (alumaklm.com) Hoksey Native Seeds (hokseynativeseeds.com) GAIM Hunting & Shooting Simulator (gaim.com/) Aberdeen (HuntFishSD.com) & Compeer Home (compeerhome.com)

Bailey Petersen is a wildlife biologist for the Minnesota DNR and a passionate upland bird hunter.  Bailey explains what's happening right now with the North Shore wild fires in Minnesota, then we discuss current work projects in our forests that include her ruffed grouse drumming counts, woodcock banding projects, grouse and woodcock numbers heading into the hatch, weather factors that can help or hurt the hatch, timely & untimely rains, habitat projects, wood ticks, spruce grouse, ruffed grouse behavior, planting trees, logging, woodcock migration behavior, DNR upland journal, and so much more …@baileyo1   Presented by: Walton's (waltons.com/) OnX Maps (onxmaps.com/) Aluma Trailers (alumaklm.com) Hoksey Native Seeds (hokseynativeseeds.com) GAIM Hunting & Shooting Simulator (gaim.com/) Aberdeen (HuntFishSD.com) & Compeer Home (compeerhome.com)

Spring plant sales and swaps are a great time for jumping worms to spread in our landscapes.Laura Van Riper, the Terrestrial Invasive Species Coordinator at the Minnesota DNR joins me for this replay episode of Minnesota Gardening Podcast. We discuss all aspect of Jumping Worms from where they're currently invading, what to do if you find them, how to locate them, and lots lots more.Check out current maps and learn more at MinnesotaGardening.com.Want to switch to more environmentally-responsible landscape and lawn care practices but don't know where to start?Join our movement bringing together Midwest homeowners so that we can to make the world a better place for our kids and grandkids by building up strong local ecosystems for songbirds, pollinators, and our families to thrive. Learn more at MinnesotaGardening.com.

Jimmy Bell, President of the Student Angler Organization and Lund Virtual Fishing League shares details of their collaboration with the Minnesota DNR on the third annual "Minnesota Moms Fishing Challenge" and their 2025 LVFL events. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

More than 200 colleges and universities have signed onto a letter opposing what they call "government overreach." Among the signees is the president of Macalester College. We talk to her about why she's taking a stand. Minnesota's bear population is moving further south and even into the Twin Cities suburbs. A biologist from the Minnesota DNR shares what you need to watch for as bears come out of hibernation. Plus, it feels like spring has finally sprung! MPR Chief Meteorologist Paul Huttner gives a rainy forecast ahead. We get an update to an MPR News housing investigation you first heard on Minnesota Now. And we go Out to Lunch with Anton Treuer, an author and prominent professor of Ojibwe language, culture and history. The Minnesota Music Minute was “Power Station” by Corey Wong and “Clap Back” by Toilet Rats was the Song of the Day.

Managing Editor Rob Drieslein and Editor Tim Spielman begin the broadcast remembering water conservation and trout advocate Jeff Broberg, who passed on Saturday, April 12. Then university professor and frequent contributor Bob Zink jumps into the program to offer his opinion on whether a Texas-based business actually cloned dire wolves. Cory Goldsworthy from Minnesota DNR […] The post Episode 536 – Remembering Jeff Broberg, dire wolf drama, coaster brookies, spring wild turkey opener appeared first on Outdoor News.

Brandon Butler and Nathan “Shags” McLeod sit down with Minnesota DNR's fish biologist, Scott Mackenthun.In this episode, we explore the state of Minnesota's legendary waters, from the 10,000 lakes to the vast Boundary Waters and beyond. We dive into conservation efforts, the health of the fish populations, and what the future holds for Minnesota's iconic lakes and rivers. But it's not all science—Shags takes us on a personal journey, sharing stories from his basketball days in the Twin Cities, his fishing adventures with Shags Fishing Experience, and unforgettable trips to Ballard's Resort. We also hear about Brandon's childhood vacations fishing in Minnesota and his recent return to the Boundary Waters, all while weaving in a deep passion for both hunting and fishing. It's a conversation that blends conservation, outdoor adventure, and a love for Minnesota's natural beauty, with plenty of personal stories from the water and beyond.For more info:Shags Fishing ExperienceScott's Instagram Special thanks to:Living The Dream Outdoor PropertiesSuperior Foam Insulation LLCDoolittle TrailersScenic Rivers TaxidermyConnect with Driftwood Outdoors:FacebookInstagramYouTubeEmail:info@driftwoodoutdoors.com

Rob Drieslein and Tim Spielman begin this week's show talking about the two-walleye limit on Mille Lacs that begins on May 10 (fishing opener), then discuss tariffs that anglers could face at the Canadian border this year. Andy Wendt, a Minnesota DNR naturalist at Nerstrand-Big Woods State Park near Northfield, joins the program to talk […] The post Episode 532 – Mille Lacs walleye regs, maple sap season, bowfin research, cougar kits in Michigan appeared first on Outdoor News.

03/19/25: Joel Heitkamp is broadcasting live from Moorhead for the Red River Watershed Management Board Joint Conference. He is joined on "News and Views" by Ben Bergey, the Northwest Regional Director for the Minnesota DNR, as well as Dan Money, the Administrator for Two Rivers Watershed District and the Co-Chair for FDRWG. Joel speaks with Dan and Ben about flood mitigation, flood damage reduction work, water quality projects, and more. (Joel Heitkamp is a talk show host on the Mighty 790 KFGO in Fargo-Moorhead. His award-winning program, “News & Views,” can be heard weekdays from 8 – 11 a.m. Follow Joel on X/Twitter @JoelKFGO.)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John Zeman got his first German Shorthair in 1978 and has had various types of bird dogs ever since. Through mentors he found field trials and training methods which he now shares with many who show up at his home on Wednesday nights for training. He still runs and judges field trials across the upper midwest and is also the current president of the Minnesota Federation of Field Trial Clubs. He, and a special committee have been instrumental in working with the Minnesota DNR to offer dog training opportunities at the newly acquired Keystone Woods WMA property. This episode is brought to you by Ugly Dog Hunting Co. Shop now at UglyDogHunting.com.Music used under Creative Commons -Two Step Daisy Duke by Mr. Smith is licensed under an Attribution 4.0 International License.

The Minnesota DNR says a recent state law is helping hold people accountable for littering on frozen lakes, and crews are tearing down a Minneapolis iron foundry, which closed last year after federal regulators found it in violation of pollution laws.Those stories and more in today's evening update. Hosted by Emily Reese. Music by Gary Meister.

Elk used to roam across the entire state of Minnesota. Today there are just a few hundred, and only in the northwestern part of the state. But that could soon change. On Thursday night, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources and the Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa will have a public meeting to discuss the reintroduction of elk to the Fond du Lac Reservation and surrounding areas in northeastern Minnesota.  It's a project that started more than ten years ago, and now is on its way to becoming reality.  Makenzie Henk, the elk biologist with the Fond du Lac band, joined Minnesota Now to talk about the project.

The Minnesota DNR is investigating the deaths of waterfowl found dead across 20 counties in southern Minnesota in recent weeks. More than 50 birds were discovered and have tested positive for the a strain of the avian flu virus. Also longtime Minnesota legislator suffered a stroke last week.This is an MPR News Evening update, hosted by Emily Reeze. Theme music is by Gary Meister. 

Eric Michel, Sam Oberfores, and Tyler Obermoller join the podcast to talk with Robbie about their Minnesota deer fawn survival study. Eric Michel and Robbie know each other from Robbie's days at Mississippi State University when he was a professor, and Eric was a PhD student working in the MSU deer lab. Eric is the deer biologist for Minnesota DNR and has published a fantastic study on predator dynamics and foreign survival of whitetail in Minnesota. You don't often see a DNR agency putting out great interaction science like this. Eric invited a DNR colleague Tyler to come onto the podcast, as well as Sam who is the master student on this project. They discuss deer fawn mortality on the farmland, and the science behind the study. Do you have a questions we can answer? Send it via DM on IG or through email at info@bloodorigins.com Support our Conservation Club Members! Sun Africa Safaris: https://www.sun-africa.com/  Bear Country Outdoors: https://bearcountryoutdoors.com/  Land Limited: https://www.land.limited/  See more from Blood Origins: https://bit.ly/BloodOrigins_Subscribe Music: Migration by Ian Post (Winter Solstice), licensed through artlist.io This podcast is brought to you by Bushnell, who believes in providing the highest quality, most reliable & affordable outdoor products on the market. Your performance is their passion. https://www.bushnell.com  This podcast is also brought to you by Silencer Central, who believes in making buying a silencer simple and they handle the paperwork for you. Shop the largest silencer dealer in the world. Get started today! https://www.silencercentral.com  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We've assembled a special upland bird hunter's super show episode with Travis Frank of The Flush and Nick Larson of Birdshot Podcast for a conversation focused on the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources' new Bird Hunter Diary app and ruffed grouse drumming counts. Joining the conversation from the Minnesota DNR are Assistant Area Wildlife Manager for northeast Minnesota Bailey Petersen and Resident Game Bird Specialist Nate Huck. Episode Highlights: On the Wing host Bob St.Pierre kicks off the show with a recap of his recent visit to Washington, D.C. to moderate a panel focused on the idea of a North American Grasslands Conservation Act and to talk with elected officials about a new federal farm bill. The conversation then jumps into Minnesota's eye-popping ruffed grouse drumming counts indicating the highest adult carryover of birds since 1972. Peterson, a wildlife biologist, explains what those counts do AND don't indicate for the upcoming hunting season. Huck provides an overview of Minnesota's new Bird Hunter Diary, what the state is looking to measure through the app, and how all upland hunters can help provide better data through citizen science. PARTICIPATE | Enroll here to participate in the MN Bird Hunter Diary Survey SUPPORT | patreon.com/birdshot Follow us | @birdshot.podcast Use Promo Code | BSP20 to save 20% with onX Hunt Use Promo Code | BSP15 to save 15% on Marshwear Clothing Use Promo Code | BSP10 to save 10% on Trulock Chokes The Birdshot Podcast is Presented By: onX Hunt, Final Rise and Upland Gun Company Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices