Podcasts about outdoor news

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.

Guest Terry Peterson; owner of Hybridlight, the official mobile lighting provider for Texas Outdoor News, helps us be prepared. 

In this episode we meet our new sponsor Mark Foster with Foster Bros Marine in Delano. Then we talk with Ryan Rothstein of the Outdoor News about Turkey Hunting and selecting a rifle for Southern Minnesota Deer Hunting.   Then we talk to Elaine who had a great adventure with Heart Of The North Tours. 

Guest Bob Zaiglin, Texas Outdoors Journal Whitetail Editor, provides his insight and experience with screwworms and reminds us to observe, treat and report. 

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.

Guest Tom Williams, promoter if the God and the Great Outdoors Expo, previews this June 19-21 family friendly event.

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.

Texas Outdoors Journal West Texas Editor, Shane Jahn, covers hunting Texas big game for the table.

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.

Chris Avena, editor of American Outdoor News stopped by during the Professional Outdoor Media Association Summit to tell us all about his magazine and his podcast. He shares his top two episodes and why you as a hunter or fisherman need to tell the world your story. Links: Website

Guest Ryan Towns, CCA Texas STAR Tournament Coordinator, previews this year's competition. 

https://www.outdoornews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/May-23-long-show.mp3 Tim Lesmeister and Rob Drieslein start the show recapping the 2026 Legislative session, which ended last Sunday. The big news is that Outdoor Heritage Fund dollars passed by the skin of their teeth. Then Mark Neuzil, a journalism professor emeritus from the University of St. Thomas and hard-core Boundary Waters advocate, shares the relatively short history of smallmouth bass in northeastern Minnesota. Stan Tekiela returns for the second straight week to talk about the recent cougar sightings in northern Minnesota and the grizzly bear headlines in the Western United States. Lesmeister and Drieslein wrap up with the announcement of the 2026 Outdoor News Person of the Year. The post Episode 593 – MN legislative recap, BWCA smallies, cougars and bears, our 2026 Person of the Year appeared first on Outdoor News.

Guest John Barnes, President of Briley Mfg., talks about preparing for hunting seasons with their complete gunsmithing services, accessories and more. 

https://www.outdoornews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/May-16-long-show.mp3 Tim Lesmeister and Rob Drieslein start the show recapping the windy May 9 Minnesota walleye and pike opener. They also remind listeners about major issues at the State Capitol as the 2026 legislative session winds down. Then Gord Ellis from Thunder Bay, Ontario, checks in with tips for catching north country lake trout on either side of the border. Stan Tekiela joins the conversation with talk of this spring's robust migration and the birds, like orioles and hummingbirds, that already are at your feeder. Lesmeister and Drieslein wrap up the program talking Western bear attacks, the issue of expanding hunting and national parks, and Trump administration's controversial nominee to lead the Bureau of land Management. The post Episode 592 – MN opener recap, lake trout, Stan Tekiela, Capitol shenanigans with dedicated funds appeared first on Outdoor News.

Guest, Texas outdoors Journal Saltwater Editor Editor Danno Wise, covers dealing with changing summer coastal fishing patterns. 

https://www.outdoornews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/May-9-long-show.mp3 Tim Lesmeister and Rob Drieslein start the show with tips for the May 9, 2026 Minnesota walleye and pike opener, then recap last week's big story involving a wild cougar with kittens in Minnesota – the first time that's happened in a century. Then Ed Hahn from the National Eagle Center joins the program to talk about the U.S. Postal Service first-day-of-issue event happening on May 14 at the Eagle Center in Wabasha. Brad Gausman, executive director of the Minnesota Wildlife Federation, jumps into the program to discuss an action alert his organization sent out this last week urging state sportsmen and women to contact their legislators and urge quick passage of the Outdoor Heritage Fund bill at the State Capitol – $191 million in dedicated outdoors funds is on the line. Lesmeister and Drieslein circle back with chatter on a crossbows officially being permanent during the archery deer season, 13 counties deciding to go shotgun-only for deer hunting, and when beavers attack in New Jersey. They also remember waterfowl artist David Maass who passed away last week at the age of 96. The post Episode 591 – Opener weekend, Minnesota cougars, new Bald Eagle stamps, Capitol shenanigans appeared first on Outdoor News.

Guest Byron South, South Predator Control, has the latest tips on hunting wild hogs and predators. 

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.

Guest; veteran Matagorda guide, Captain Tommy Countz, covers how to deal with fresh water runoff and rising tides.

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.

Texas Outdoors Journal West Texas Editor, Shane Jahn, cover hunting preparations for seasonal and off-season opportunities. 

https://www.outdoornews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/April-18-long-show.mp3 Tim Lesmeister and Rob Drieslein kick the show off with local news, including a rundown on which Minnesota counties are allowing rifles for deer hunting this fall and several conservation officer stories. Then longtime contributor and turkey hunter extraordinaire Mark Strand calls in with tips for the wild turkey season, which began in Minnesota on April 15. Brian “Bro” Brosdahl jumps in to recap the ice fishing season, the recent Rainy River walleye season, and the great bass fishing unfolding across Minnesota for the first time ever this April.  Lesmeister and Drieslein wrap up the show talking about the first American to summit Mt. Everest, Jim Whittaker, Pablo Escobar's marauding hippos in South America, and the 2026 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame finalists. The post Episode 588 – Conservation officer stories, turkeys, spring bass, Pablo Escobar's rampaging hippos appeared first on Outdoor News.

Guest Natalie Goldstrohm, Toyota SharLunker Coordinator, has the 2026 season Legacy Class Bass collection results. 

https://www.outdoornews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/April-11-long-show.mp3 Tim Lesmeister and Rob Drieslein finally get around to reviewing the recent Minnesota Duck Summit and some of the impromptu surveys held at the event. Then the DNR's Dean Paron previews this weekend's regular stream trout opener. Contributor Tony Jones jumps in to talk about his recent, successful snow goose hunting trip in the “Dakota Territory” plus he previews the new paperback version of his book “The God of Wild Places.” Lesmeister and Drieslein wrap up the show talking about Drieslein's recent trip to the United Kingdom and some of the critters and small-scale conservation work happening there. The post Episode 587 – Stream trout opener, Dakotas snow geese, Duck Summit recap, Great Britain impressions appeared first on Outdoor News.

Send us Fan MailOn this episode of Walleye Chronicles, we welcome prominent outdoor writer, Joe Shead. Joe has been the managing editor of Deer and deer Hunting Magazine, Senior Editor for Sportsman's Connection. You can find his freelance work in Quality Whitetails, Wisconsin Outdoor journal, Sprots Illustrated, Minnesota Conservation Volunteer, Canoe and Kayak and Outdoor News. He's also an author publishing Bucktails  Stories from the deer stand and Shed Hunting. He has a YouTube channel and the owner and operator of Superior Fishing Guide Service. Note we had audio and video issues, but Joe is such a fascinating person i decided to put it out anyway, I promise to get Joe to return and do it again. 

Texas Outdoors Journal North Texas Fishing Editor, Brian Hughes, teaches old school tactics combined with new school tech. 

https://www.outdoornews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/April-4-long-show.mp3 Expect lots of fishing talk this week with Tim Lesmeister and Rob Drieslein as the pair discuss ice-out crappies tactics and – new for 2026 – early open-water bass C&R fishing in Minnesota. Then Sharon “Birdchick” Stiteler visits again to talk about spring bird migration and her pet peeves with movies that can't seem to get background bird sounds accurate and authentic. She and Drieslein also talk about prime spring eagle watching destinations. Then old buddy Dean Bortz, the editor of Wisconsin Outdoor News, visits with updates on the forthcoming Conservation Congress spring hearings on April 13, and what exactly happened with sandhill crane hunting in the Wisconsin legislature (again?!) The post Episode 586 – Ice-out bass and crappie, nature sound editing, WI hearings and sandhill crane hunt appeared first on Outdoor News.

Guest Justin Speer of Speer Ag gives a tour of their massive new 52, 000sq.ft. facility in Uvalde.

https://www.outdoornews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/March-28-long-show.mp3 Guests this week include Tony Peterson with spring wild turkey hunting tactics. The Minnesota season starts April 15. Then Sharon Stiteler, the “Birdchick” drops in to talk about a spring bird migration that is running full-throttle. Tim Lesmeister and host Rob Drieslein talk about the 11% increase in Minnesota moose numbers and what that portends for hunting the giant deer in the state. They also talk about chatter in the state Legislature to create a Mark and Melissa memorial state park, and they remember movie tough guy Chuck Norris. The post Episode 585 – Increase in Minnesota moose, wild turkey tactics, bird migration, new 'state park'? appeared first on Outdoor News.

Guest John Herlitz, Carroll's Gun Shop in Wharton, gives insight to firearms, optics and accessories for off-season hunting.

https://www.outdoornews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/March-21-long-show.mp3 Guests this week include Tony Peterson with talk on a possible two-bird spring turkey bag limit in Minnesota as well as final shed-hunting tips for the season. Cory Roeker from southern Minnesota then joins the show to talk about the 1,000 wood duck boxes he and his students have placed over the past four years, and he offers tips for hanging your own wood duck box. Tim Lesmeister and host Rob Drieslein talk about the upcoming hearing before an administrative law judge on the matter of lowering the statewide walleye limit from 6 to 4, plus the liberal 5-fish walleye limit for Upper Red this open water season. Finally, Logan Reidel from Minnesota Native Landscaping joins the program to share insight into making your property more wildlife and ecologically friendly as spring 2026 unfolds. The post Episode 584 – MN walleye limits, 2-bag turkey talk, wood duck boxes, Minnesota Native Landscaping appeared first on Outdoor News.

Al and Frank Santariga: A Legacy of Paranormal InvestigationThe Santariga brothers represent a multi-generational immersion into the unexplained, combining formal artistic training and parapsychological certification with a lifetime of field experience. Their collective work spans the breadth of high strangeness—from Sasquatch and Dogman cryptids to UFO phenomena and haunting investigations.Al Santariga (The Squatchfather)Al Santariga is a prominent investigator and researcher with a background rooted in the visual arts. A graduate of the Center for Media Arts in NYC with a degree in Visual Arts (Photography), he has utilized his professional eye to document decades of paranormal activity.• Founder & Leadership: He is the driving force behind several major research organizations, serving as the Founder and Director of the Bronxville Paranormal Society, the New York State UFO Project, the New York State Sasquatch Organization, and the New York State Dogman Project.• Specializations: His expertise covers the full spectrum of the paranormal, identifying as a Cryptozoologist, Ufologist, and Experiencer. He previously served as the New York State and Region 3 Director for the North American Dogman Project.• Media & Public Presence: Al has appeared in numerous independent documentaries and network television programs. His media work also includes co-directing a mountain biking commercial and appearing in a Country Music Television (CMT) video. He was a co-host of the Beyond the Realm digital radio network and has been profiled in publications such as The Gothamist, The Danbury News-Times, and New York's Outdoor News.• Intuitive Background: Coming from a family of "sensitives"—including a psychic mother and practitioners of various traditions—Al claims a comprehensive range of psychic abilities (the "Clairs"), including clairvoyance, clairaudience, and clairsentience.Frank R. SantarigaFrank Santariga is a distinguished independent investigator and one of the first parapsychologists in the United States. His career is defined by a rigorous, data-driven approach to the study of haunting phenomena and aerial anomalies.• Academic & Professional Pedigree: Frank received his certification from the American Parapsychological Research Institute in Sherman Oaks, California.• Mentorship & Practice: Early in his career, he was mentored by James McDermot, the former director of the Institute. Together, they collaborated on extensive case files throughout the New England area. Following McDermot's retirement in 1979, Frank established his own independent practice.• Authorship & Expertise: With over 30 years in the field, Frank has authored the book Paranormal Family & Friends. Member of Michigan Mufon.Though largely retired from full-time field research, he remains a consultant and lecturer, offering expert insight into complex cases of ghost phenomena and UFOs.Shared Family RootsThe brothers' work is deeply influenced by a unique family lineage of intuitive abilities:• The Mother: A psychic.• The Grandmother & Aunt: Practitioners of white witchcraft.• Sister: A sensitive and intuitive.• The Extended Family: Includes practitioners across various traditions, creating a household environment where the paranormal was a lived reality.Together, the Santariga brothers bridge the gap between early 20th-century parapsychological study and modern-day cryptid and UFO research, maintaining a significant presence in the Hudson Valley and the broader New York research community.

Texas Outdoors Journal Freshwater Fishing Editor, Matt Williams, has a seasonal update and fishing tips. 

https://www.outdoornews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/March-14-long-show.mp3 Guests this week include Lt. Mike Lee of Minnesota DNR Enforcement as he works to generate applicants for the agency's Conservation Officer Prep program and next CO Academy. Then Nate Hodgins from DNR Fisheries shares insight into the agency's lake management planning process and the public comment period that is open right now. Tim Lesmeister and host Rob Drieslein talk a bunch of topics including the passing of Milo Hanson, the Saskatchewan farmer who shot the world record white-tailed deer 33 years ago. Other topics include the 3-walleye bag limit on Mille Lacs, lead ammunition and tackle debate, and hooking mortality chatter. The post Episode 583 – Remembering Milo Hanson, become a CO, hooking mortality, fisheries management appeared first on Outdoor News.

Guest James Franks, Franks Mfg. and producers of The Blynd, covers their line of hunting blinds, feeders and accessories plus, new products. 

https://www.outdoornews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/March-7-long-show.mp3 Tyler Winter, from native Fish for Tomorrow, joins the program to advocate for native roughfish and remind listeners that the deadline to comment on lower limits for those species in Minnesota is Thursday, March 12. Then Dennis Anderson jumps into the show with host Rob Drieslein to promote the March 27-28 Duck Summit in Nicollet, Minn. Tim Lesmeister and Drieslein address controversial Bureau of Land Management nominee Stevan Pearce and the announcement that Rep. Ryan Zinke is not running for Congress again out in Montana. They also discuss the quiet debate over whether America should allow hunters to sell their venison. The post Episode 582 – MN Duck Summit preview, roughfish public comments, BLM nominee, venison for sale? appeared first on Outdoor News.

Guest Robin Riechers Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Coastal Fisheries Director, with a coastal fishing update. 

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.

World Champion Game Caller, Al Morris from Fox Pro Game Callers, with seasonal predator hunting tips and tactics. 

https://www.outdoornews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Feb-21-long-show.mp3 Old buddy Joe Shead from Two Harbors, Minnesota, joins the show this week to discuss ice fishing and shed antler hunting opportunities. Then Stan Tekiela jumps into the show with host Rob Drieslein to chat about his recent Yellowstone trip and a red fox/long-tailed weasel encounter. Tim Lesmeister and Drieslein break down some of this week’s news headlines, including ice caves on Lake Superior, upcoming fish house removal deadlines, South Dakota pheasant hunting in January, a Wisconsin chronic wasting disease update, and a quick snow-goose hunting outlook. The post Episode 580 – Pheasant Fest, shed antler hunting, Stan Tekiela on nongame chatter, ice update appeared first on Outdoor News.

Texas Outdoors Journal's Contributing Coastal Editor and veteran guide Capt. Tommy Countz, gives a preview of the upcoming 51st Annual Houston Fishing Show.

https://www.outdoornews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Feb-14-long-show.mp3 This week's show begins with Matthew Schultz, program manager from Sportsmen For the Boundary Waters, who brings listeners up to date on the latest expectations for a vote in the U.S. Senate on repealing the mineral withdrawal order in the Rainy River watershed near the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. Then Mike Christensen, director of operations for Pass It On-Outdoor Mentors, shares the history of the youth mentoring group with listeners, plus its plans to expand further into Minnesota and Wisconsin. Tim Lesmeister helps host Rob Drieslein wrap up the program by breaking down some of this week’s news headlines, including native roughfish management debate in Minnesota, Steve Carney’s induction into the Minnesota Fishing Hall of Fame, and a fun recap of the Westminster Dog Show. The post Episode 579 – Pending BWCAW Senate vote, Pass It On-Outdoor Mentors, Westminster dog show, roughfish appeared first on Outdoor News.

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.

https://www.outdoornews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Jan-24-long-show.mp3 Managing Editor Rob Drieslein kicks off this week's show with hunting guide and outdoors communicator Durrell Smith from Atlanta, Ga. They discuss Smith's venture, the Minority Outdoor Alliance, and the organization's events that it holds across the country. Then Jarrid Houston from Houston’s Guide Service out of the Twin Ports of Duluth and Superior, offers insights into ice-fishing on Lake Superior this winter and across the border-country region. Tim Lesmeister and Drieslein wrap up the show with chatter on a host of topics including Southern bass fishing for those desperately seeking open water, a recent report from the National Deer Association, a shark attack in the U.S. Virgin Islands, and the recent vote in the U.S. House of Representatives that affects mining near the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. The post Episode 576 – Superior ice fishing, Durrell Smith of Minority Outdoor Alliance, House vote on BWCA appeared first on Outdoor News.

How bougie are you really? Take our food quiz featuring foods most Americans haven't tried, from escargot to turtle soup, plus in the headlines there is a new Bighorn Sheep record in North Dakota and a Montana National Guard pilot is fined over antler shed hunting. Join radio hosts Rebecca Wanner aka ‘BEC' and Jeff ‘Tigger' Erhardt (Tigger & BEC) with the latest in Outdoors & Western Lifestyle News! How Bougie Is Your Palate? Take the Ultimate Food Experience Quiz Think you're adventurous when it comes to food? We put together a quiz featuring 25 foods from around the USA that test just how refined—or daring—your taste buds really are. From escargot and frog legs to turtle soup and other uncommon delicacies, the results may surprise you. Studies suggest the average American has only tried about five of these foods. How many can you check off? Listen to take the quiz and find out where you rank on the bougie scale. Have You Tried? Octopus Escargot Squid Frog Legs Turtle or Turtle Soup Sauerkraut SPAM Just a few to get your mouth watering... or NOT. Listen to hear how we did on this quiz! Outdoor News: Record Bighorn Sheep Taken in North Dakota According to KFYR TV, Thirty-year-old Nick Schmitz of, N.D., shot the ram from 346 yards on Oct. 31, west of Grassy Butte, with his .270 Winchester, Leupold LP 5 scope, using Federal Fusion 130 grain rounds. The ram was officially scored a 194. The 10.5-year-old ram weighed 264 pounds off the hoof. The previous state record was 186 3/8 and was held by David Suda of Fargo. The world record was shot in South Dakota in 2018 by Clayton Miller, scoring 209 1/8. Reference: https://www.kfyrtv.com/2025/11/12/mekinock-nd-hunter-shoots-state-record-bighorn-sheep/ Montana National Guard Pilot Fined for Using Military Helicopter to Collect Elk Antlers According to Outdoor Life, a Montana National Guard helicopter pilot has pleaded no contest after using a military aircraft to collect elk antlers on a private ranch without permission. Deni Lynn Draper, a part-time National Guard pilot, admitted no contest to a criminal trespassing charge tied to a May 2025 incident in Sweet Grass County. Prosecutors say Draper and two other servicemen landed a Black Hawk helicopter on a private ranch to gather shed elk antlers. Draper was fined $500, the maximum penalty for the misdemeanor, and his sentencing was deferred for six months. If he avoids further legal trouble, the charge could be cleared from his record. The judge said Draper was held to a higher standard because of his military service. As part of the agreement, Draper also gave up any claim to the antlers, which were seized by state wildlife officials and will be returned to the landowner. The other two servicemen involved have pleaded not guilty and still face criminal trespassing charges, with court hearings scheduled later this month. The Montana National Guard confirmed it conducted a separate internal investigation into the incident. Guard leaders say policies have since been updated to strictly ban antler collecting on any land using military resources. Officials emphasized that while the court case addresses trespassing, additional consequences could still come through military channels, reinforcing that misuse of government equipment will not be tolerated. Reference https://www.outdoorlife.com/hunting/montana-national-guard-shed-hunting-plea/ OUTDOORS FIELD REPORTS & COMMENTS We want to hear from you! If you have any questions, comments, or stories to share about bighorn sheep, outdoor adventures, or wildlife conservation, don't hesitate to reach out. Call or text us at 305-900-BEND (305-900-2363), or send an email to BendRadioShow@gmail.com. Stay connected by following us on social media at Facebook/Instagram @thebendshow or by subscribing to The Bend Show on YouTube. Visit our website at TheBendShow.com for more exciting content and updates! https://thebendshow.com/ https://www.facebook.com/thebendshow WESTERN LIFESTYLE & THE OUTDOORS Jeff ‘Tigger' Erhardt & Rebecca ‘BEC' Wanner are passionate news broadcasters who represent the working ranch world, rodeo, and the Western way of life. They are also staunch advocates for the outdoors and wildlife conservation. As outdoorsmen themselves, Tigger and BEC provide valuable insight and education to hunters, adventurers, ranchers, and anyone interested in agriculture and conservation. With a shared love for the outdoors, Tigger & BEC are committed to bringing high-quality beef and wild game from the field to your table. They understand the importance of sharing meals with family, cooking the fruits of your labor, and making memories in the great outdoors. Through their work, they aim to educate and inspire those who appreciate God's Country and life on the land. United by a common mission, Tigger & BEC offer a glimpse into the life beyond the beaten path and down dirt roads. They're here to share knowledge, answer your questions, and join you in your own success story. Adventure awaits around the bend. With The Outdoors, the Western Heritage, Rural America, and Wildlife Conservation at the forefront, Tigger and BEC live this lifestyle every day. To learn more about Tigger & BEC's journey and their passion for the outdoors, visit TiggerandBEC.com. https://tiggerandbec.com/

https://www.outdoornews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Jan-17-long-show.mp3 Kicking off this week's show is Managing Editor Rob Drieslein and Editor Tim Spielman who recap the 2026 Minnesota DNR Roundtable held on Friday, Jan. 9 in Brooklyn Center. They break down one of the biggest topics to emerge from the event: the DNR's formal proposal for a 4-fish statewide walleye limit. Then Glen Schmitt, the man behind the Outdoor News fishing report, provides insight into how the ice-fishing season has gone so far, and he offers his opinion on rapidly evolving forward-facing sonar. Tim Lesmeister helps Drieslein wrap up the show with chatter on a host of topics including the latest CWD totals, the backlog of firearms safety training classes, wake boats, and a $3.2 million price tag for a single bluefin tuna in Japan. The post Episode 575 – MN DNR Roundtable, 4-fish walleye limit, Glen Schmitt on ice-fishing, techno-talk appeared first on Outdoor News.

https://www.outdoornews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Jan-10-long-show.mp3 Top topics on this week’s Outdoor News Radio broadcast include a Minnesota deer season recap with Managing Editor Rob Drieslein and Editor Tim Spielman. The pair also discuss Spielman's recent column on party hunting. Then Scott Sparlin joins the show to share efforts to create a Minnesota River Coordinating Commission focused on improving the water quality of the state's namesake river. Shooting writer Ron Spomer then joins for a SHOT Show preview and to discuss affordable bucket list opportunities for the traveling hunter. Tim Lesmeister and Drieslein wrap up the show with the latest national mountain lion stories, then Lesmeister offers his take on Gov. Tim Walz announcing that he won't be running for a third term. The post Episode 574 – Deer hunt recap, Minnesota River cleanup, bucket list trips, Gov. Walz announcement appeared first on Outdoor News.

https://www.outdoornews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Jan-3-2026-long-show.mp3 Top topics on this first Outdoor News Radio broadcast of the new year include ice-fishing tips from Joel Nelson from onX Fish. Then Mark Holsten from MN-Fish talks about the nonprofit's priorities for the new year and an outlook for the 2026 legislative session. Dan Small previews the upcoming All-Canada Shows in the region. Then Managing Editor Rob Drieslein and Tim Lesmeister devote a segment to talking music and their favorite R-n-R vocalists. The post Episode 573 – Ice fishing with Joel Nelson, MN legislative preview, sportshow season, music talk appeared first on Outdoor News.

https://www.outdoornews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Dec-27-long-show.mp3 Top topics on Outdoor News Radio this week include a review of 2025's top outdoors stories with Managing Editor Rob Drieslein and Editor Tim Spielman. Then Sharon “Birdchick” Stiteler visits for the second week in row with most of the chatter focusing on winter owl viewing. Mark Johnson, the long-time and now retiring director of the Lessard-Sams Outdoor Heritage Council, talks with Drieslein about his years in conservation work and the great accomplishments of the dedicated sales tax. Chance Adams, the board chair of Minnesota Backcountry Hunters and Anglers, then visits to preview the big BHA North Country Icebreaker event on Pelican Lake, Jan. 23-24. The post Episode 572 – Year in review, bird-watching, exit interview with Mark Johnson, 2026 BHA Icebreaker appeared first on Outdoor News.