Podcasts about outdoor news

The Minnesota State Fair has kicked off, and top topics on Outdoor News Radio this week include discussion about the increase in the walleye limit from 2 to 3 on Lake Mille Lacs. Then host Rob Drieslein learns about Backyard and Beyond columnist Stan Tekiela's visit to the Galapagos Islands. Andrew Tri from the Minnesota […] The post Episode 554 – State Fair, Mille Lacs walleye limit, bear season, Stan Tekiela, Olympics bass fishing appeared first on Outdoor News.

It's the second weekend of Game Fair, and top topics on Outdoor News Radio this week include announcing the recipient of our 2025 Outdoor Leaders Award. Editor Tim Spielman joins host Rob Drieslein for the announcement, then the two also discuss the confirmation of new U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Director Brian Nesvik. Tony Peterson […] The post Episode 553 – Game Fair, Outdoor Leaders, fall bird hunts, ND waterfowl shenanigans, muskie study appeared first on Outdoor News.

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.

Guest Shane Jahn, Texas Outdoors Journal West Texas Editor, shares the joys of lever-guns and the many choices of models and calibers. 

Top topics on Outdoor News Radio this week include a discussion with Managing Editor Rob Drieslein and Editor Tim Spielman on the results of the 2025 spring waterfowl survey in Minnesota. (Blue-winged teal are down significantly.) Then Amy Shipley from Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources joins the program to talk about research in her state […] The post Episode 551 – MN duck survey, trumpeter swans and wild rice, no 3B deer license, BHA changes appeared first on Outdoor News.

Guest Logan Hall, SCI-Texas Trophy Hunters Association Marketing Manager, covers their upcoming Hunters Extrvaganzas in Houston, Dallas and San Antonio. 

In Folge 109 unseres Podcasts Zeltgespräche berichten wir wieder wie gewohnt von unseren Ausflügen und Abenteuern der vergangenen Wochen. Wir waren an der Küste der Niederlande und in den wilden Berggipfeln des Karwendel unterwegs. Ein paar Outdoor-News und Fragen unserer Zuhörer haben wir natürlich auch mit im Gepäck.Im Hauptteil der Folge beleuchten wir einige der mysteriösesten Kriminalfälle auf Wanderwegen weltweit. Auch wenn solche Fälle selten sind, gab es im Laufe der Geschichte einige Ereignisse, die besonderes Aufsehen in der Community erregt haben. Manche davon sind bis heute ungelöst. Wir haben fünf Fälle für euch herausgesucht und gehen sie Schritt für Schritt gemeinsam durch.Um dem Ganzen den Schrecken zu nehmen, werfen wir zum Schluss auch einen Blick auf die Statistiken und natürlich ist man in der Natur generell viel sicherer vor Menschen als in einer vollen Stadt.Wir hoffen, dass euch diese Folge Spaß macht. Lasst uns gerne eure Meinung zum neuen Format da!Links aus der Folge:Fischgräten Heringe: https://amzn.to/3H9yLl9Santini Alpha Handschuhe: https://amzn.to/3GLpmQQFlexTail Powerbank: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/203753556/zero-power-by-flextailHyberg Rucksack: https://hyberg.de/de/products/bandit-ultralight-backpack?ref=ytotUnsere Social Media Auftritte könnt ihr hier finden:Roberts YouTube-Kanal: https://www.youtube.com/@RobertKlinkOTZeltgespräche auf YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Zeltgespr%C3%A4cheRoberts Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/robertklink.de/Sebastians Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sebas_23

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.

This week's Hunter's Brief covers everything from a Colorado reservoir “fish-out” caused by a broken dam to national policy changes affecting millions of acres of public land. We hit the latest on wolf and mountain lion management in the West, Pennsylvania's historic green light for Sunday hunting, Jay Cutler's social media hunting firestorm, and much more – including conservation wins and a few cautionary tales for outdoor enthusiasts. It's all news that matters to hunters and anglers, served up quick and clean (with a side of wit). Stories Covered (with Sources): Colorado Lake Draining – Emergency Fish Salvage: Wildlife officials ask anglers to harvest fish from Summit Reservoir before it drains (CBS Colorado). Roadless Rule Rollback: Trump administration rescinds protections on ~59 million forest acres to allow logging (The Guardian). Washington Commission Collusion Allegations: Evidence of anti-hunting collusion among Washington Fish & Wildlife commissioners and activists (Sportsmen's Alliance report). Jay Cutler Safari Backlash: Ex-NFL QB Jay Cutler faces social media outrage after posting trophy hunt photos from Africa (TMZ Sports). South Dakota Mountain Lion Hounds Proposal: State considers expanding use of dogs in Black Hills cougar hunts (Outdoor News). Montana Wolf Harvest Changes: FWP proposes allowing 15 wolves per hunter and night hunts on private land (Outdoor News / AP). House Bills – Lead Ammo & Grizzly Delisting: U.S. House committee advances H.R.556 to protect traditional ammo on public lands and H.R.281 to delist Yellowstone grizzlies (NRA-ILA News). Colorado Wolf Packs Forming: CPW confirms three new wolf packs in Colorado post-reintroduction (CBS Colorado). UK Trophy Import Ban Push: UK Parliament debates banning hunting trophy imports, 10 years after Cecil the lion (LionAid / Yahoo News).Wisconsin Bear Attack: 69-year-old woman survives rare black bear attack at her Wisconsin home (People Magazine / WI DNR update). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Top topics on Outdoor News Radio this week include a discussion with Managing Editor Rob Drieslein and Editor Tim Spielman on a possible liberalization of the walleye regulation on Lake Mille Lacs. The pair also highlight a habitat and land acquisition milestone for Nobles County Pheasants Forever. Then DNR Commissioner Sarah Strommen joins the program […] The post Episode 549 – Mille Lacs walleyes, Nobles County PF, DNR Commissioner Sarah Strommen, WI bear attack appeared first on Outdoor News.

Managing Editor Rob Drieslein and Editor Tim Spielman discuss a multitude of topics to start the show including a lake access closed down thanks to a few bad apples. Then Andrew Schmidt, a government affairs guru from Pheasants Forever, joins the program to talk about some good news for conservation that came out of the […] The post Episode 548 – Conservation in Big Beautiful Bill, duck forecast, WI farm deer, wolf commentary appeared first on Outdoor News.

Send us a textThis week on the Montana Outdoor Podcast your host Downrigger Dale takes over the podcast studios and gets us all caught up on the latest outdoor news, Statewide fishing reports and peek at the future topics he will be covering on upcoming podcasts. He thought it would be nice to let the rest of the podcast staff take the 4th of July weekend off, but we are thinking that maybe he just didn't  get invited to any 4th of July parties. However, that is probably not that case as we all have never seen him wait to be invited when he smells food or beer. But seriously be sure and join Dowrigger on this weeks podcast so you can get caught up on the latest news concerning the Makoshika State Park fire, news of a bit of a brouhaha between the BLM and the Montana FWP, a report that indicates the water is flowing on the Milk River Project but how far, and the list goes on. Plus, Rigger has some great fishing reports for rivers, lakes and reservoirs across the state! So, sit back, crack open a cold one and let your old buddy Downrigger Dale keep you up to date on everything outdoors in Montana. In fact, rumor has it that Rigger is planning on something to do with the Flathead Monster and Bigfoot!! Actually, you may want to pop some corn for this one!! So, mash that play button and see what it's all about here on the Montana Outdoor Podcast!Links:Click here to take a survey on hunting regulation changes.Region 1 has new Fish and Wildlife Commissioner, click here to learn all about him.Click here to lean about Hunter Education. Also click here to find an in-person class near you! Rigger gave a fishing report for Fort Peck Reservoir from fishing guide Don Wilkins. Book a fishing trip on Fort Peck with Don by clicking here. Click here to listen to the latest fishing reports from all across the state.You can see all the results of that unbelievable Walleye Tournament on Tiber Reservoir that Rigger talked about by clicking here.You can watch the video version of this a other Montana Outdoor Podcasts by clicking here!Send an email to Downrigger Dale by clicking here!Remember to tune in to The Montana Outdoor Radio Show, live every Saturday from 6:00AM to 8:00AM MT. The show airs on 30 radio stations across the State of Montana. You can get a list of our affiliated radio stations on our website. You can also listen to recordings of past shows, get fishing and and hunting information and much more at that website or on our Facebook page. You can also watch our radio show there as well.

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.

Managing Editor Rob Drieslein and Editor Tim Spielman talk about the eight new counties banning feeding and baiting, plus status of chronic wasting disease meetings in southeast Minnesota. Roy Heilman joins the show to promote canoeing opportunities for Minnesotans outside the BWCA, as in the state's many remote and incredibly fishable rivers. Tim Lesmeister and […] The post Episode 546 – CWD zones, canoeing MN rivers, roadless rule, Wis. sharptails, greatest guitarists appeared first on Outdoor News.

Managing Editor Rob Drieslein and Editor Tim Spielman start the show remembering former Minnesota Speaker of the House Melissa Hortman and her impact on outdoors issues the past decade. They also discuss elk tag drama in Minnesota in 2025. Then state Conservation Officer Jake Swedberg joins the program to discuss the expanding K9 program in […] The post Episode 545 – Remembering Melissa Hortman, new DNR K9 units, higher BWCA fees, North Dakota baiting appeared first on Outdoor News.

In Folge 104 unseres Podcasts „Zeltgespräche“ nehmen wir euch mit auf unsere Erlebnisse der letzten Wochen und die hatten es in sich! Wir waren in Norwegen, der Schweiz und Österreich unterwegs. Während Norwegen mit dem Camper durchquert wurde, wurden die Alpenregionen zu Fuß und mit dem Fahrrad erkundet. Elche, Adler, Fjorde, Berge und auch ein paar Regenwolken gab es zu bestaunen.Natürlich haben wir auch wieder eine Vielzahl an aktuellen Outdoor-News im Gepäck. Dieses Mal mit einem echten Highlight: Ein Komplett-Kit für den Toilettengang unterwegs mit gerade einmal 60 Gramm Gewicht! Im Hauptteil der Folge geht's um eure Kommentare! Ihr habt uns spannende Einblicke in eure Erfahrungen gegeben: von Fehlkäufen bei der Ausrüstung bis hin zu eurer liebsten Regenkleidung. Vielen Dank für euren Input!Zum Abschluss stellen wir euch mal wieder eine besonders durchdachte Packliste vor. Wir gehen sie Schritt für Schritt durch und geben hilfreiche Tipps zur Optimierung eurer Ausrüstung. Wir hoffen, euch gefällt auch diese Folge diesmal mit besonderem Fokus auf euch, unsere Community. Schreibt uns gerne weiter eure Erfahrungen, Anregungen und Fragen. Wir freuen uns darauf!Links aus der Folge:Video gegen Blasen auf Touren: Die 10-Schritt-Strategie: https://youtu.be/6XzJozVT4M0Hyberg Rucksack: https://hyberg.de/de/products/bandit-ultralight-backpack?ref=ytotAerogogo Pumpe: https://www.aerogogo.com/products/giga-pump-airPact Bathroom Kit: https://bikepacking.com/gear/pact-ultra-lite-bathroom-kit-review/Ulis Packliste: https://lighterpack.com/r/shhs0xUnsere Social Media Auftritte könnt ihr hier finden:Roberts YouTube-Kanal: https://www.youtube.com/@RobertKlinkOTZeltgespräche auf YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Zeltgespr%C3%A4cheRoberts Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/robertklink.de/Sebastians Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sebas_23

Managing Editor Rob Drieslein and Staff Writer Natalie Ryder begin the program with her recapping the special session and how issues like the shotgun zone and continuous bass season wrapped up. Then Captain Adam Block from DNR Enforcement explains how the new boating operator's permit will unfold for Minnesotans beginning July 1. Lake Detective Steve […] The post Episode 544 – Capitol wrap-up, new boating permits required, Lake Detective, BWCA temporary reprieve appeared first on Outdoor News.

Managing Editor Rob Drieslein and Editor Tim Spielman begin the program talking about the successful 2025 turkey hunting season in Minnesota plus the multitude of outdoors policy changes likely emerging from the State Capitol this year. Then Steve Heiting joins the program to offer some early season muskie fishing tactics. Sharon “Birdchick” Stiteler calls in […] The post Episode 543 – Capitol rundown, muskie tactics, ranger-and-dog reunion, public lands whack-a-mole appeared first on Outdoor News.

Managing Editor Rob Drieslein and Editor Tim Spielman begin the program with chatter on the status of pheasant nesting season, plus buckthorn rants and another recent black bear encounter for Tim. Then Stan Tekiela visits for the second straight week to offer some nongame nature talk. Joel Pedersen, the CEO and president from Theodore Roosevelt […] The post Episode 542 – New Minnesota WMA, pheasant chicks, Joel Pedersen from TRCP, public lands victory appeared first on Outdoor News.

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.

Managing Editor Rob Drieslein and Editor Tim Spielman recap the 2025 Minnesota fishing opener plus talk fire danger in north country. Tony Peterson then joins Rob for a robust discussion on late-season wild turkey hunting tactics. General Manager from Bass Pro's new store in Duluth, Joe Thompson, previews the store's big “Evening of Conservation” grand […] The post Episode 540 – Fishing opener recap, turkey talk with Tony Peterson, new Bass Pro store in Duluth appeared first on Outdoor News.

Managing Editor Rob Drieslein and Editor Tim Spielman start the show with a Minnesota walleye opener preview, plus a breakdown (already!) on how waterfowl seasons will unfold this year. Then Sharon Stiteler, the Birdchick, drops in to talk spring migration. Linda Bylander joins the show to talk about her retirement as the Minnesota Becoming an […] The post Episode 539 – Fishing opener, birdwatching, outdoors women programs, Iowa bears, new NRA president appeared first on Outdoor News.

In this episode Ryan Rothstein from the MN DNR and Outdoor News joins the show to talk about deer hunting and food plots.    We also recap the Lake Minnetonka Crappie Contest and Mark's turkey hunt. 

Managing Editor Rob Drieslein and Editor Tim Spielman start the show with an update on the Minnesota turkey season, plus a legislative update. Then Ron Schara offers some mid-season turkey hunting tips and makes a pitch for MN-Fish and its spring auction. Rapala pro Tony Roach then drops in with tips and tactics for the […] The post Episode 538 – Turkey season, Ron Schara turkey tips, Tony Roach on fishing opener, hen mallard cam appeared first on Outdoor News.

Managing Editor Rob Drieslein and Editor Tim Spielman talk spring wild turkey hunting 2025, then unveil the recipient of the 2025 Minnesota Outdoor News Person of the Year Award. Then Brian “Bro” Brosdahl joins the conversation to talk spring crappie fishing locations and tactics. Andre Hafs, a professor at Bemidji State University, stops by to […] The post Episode 537 – Turkey update, ODN Man of the Year, crappie, muskie study, remembering Scott Bestul appeared first on Outdoor News.

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.

Managing Editor Rob Drieslein and Editor Tim Spielman talk about the recent find of spawning coaster brook trout in Lake Superior, plus they remember famed Minnesota wildlife photographer Jim Brandenburg. Then John Lenczewski from Minnesota Trout Unlimited joins the program to offer some tips for the Saturday, April 12 trout opener. Longtime friend of Outdoor […] The post Episode 535 – Coaster brookies spawning, remembering Jim Brandenburg, trout, turkeys, dire wolf appeared first on Outdoor News.

In the midst of additional tariffs drama, Canada announced last week that it will not be charging Americans with a tariff tax at the border this year. Managing Editor Rob Drieslein and Editor Tim Spielman break it down. Then Wisconsin Outdoor News Editor Dean Bortz jumps into the show to preview the Conservation Congress spring […] The post Episode 534 – Canada tariffs update, Wisconsin spring hearings, new Minn BHA chair, MN-FISH Summit appeared first on Outdoor News.

Grand Rapids, Minn.-resident Easton Fothergill's win at the 2025 Bassmasters Classic last weekend in Texas dominates this week's show with chatter from host Rob Drieslein, Editor Tim Spielman, and co-host Tim Lesmeister on the big victory. Other guests include Wally Swanson from the Bluebird Recovery Program of Minnesota and Lukas Leaf, from Sportsmen for the […] The post Episode 533 – Minnesota delivers 2025 Bassmasters champ Easton Fothergill; plus bluebirds and BWCA appeared first on Outdoor News.

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.

This week we hear an update on how the shed season is going, including some unique shed hunting experiences shared between neighbors. Then we switch gears and discuss some outdoors news from overseas, the Western & North woods of the US. Stay tuned for part 1 with a special guest next week that will lead into the upcoming turkey week on the First Gen Hunter podcast network! Have a blessed week! -Caleb   Take Your Skull and Cape to Old Barn Taxidermy**   Old Barn Taxidermy Instagram: @oldbarntaxidermy My personal instagram: @calebleedrake The Backwoods Instagram: @backwoods_bulletin   Check out the First Gen Hunter Website Follow First Gen Hunter Instagram: @first.gen.hunter Facebook: @first.gen.hunter  

Rob Drieslein and Tim Spielman start this week's Outdoor News Radio reminding listeners about the new yellow perch reg on Lake Mille Lacs. Then Mark Holsten from MN-Fish invites the angling public to the group's March 27 Summit in Grand Rapids. Chris Granrud from Rainydaze Guide Service provides a late ice border update and Rainy […] The post Episode 531 – New Mille Lacs perch regs, MN-Fish summit, Rainy River outlook, crossbow talk appeared first on Outdoor News.

Rob Drieslein and Tim Spielman start this week's Outdoor News Radio with discussion about a great perch bite on Lake Mille Lacs that could mean a new regulation on the big lake. Shannon Fisher from Minnesota DNR jumps into the program to share details about lake management plan public review going on right now as […] The post Episode 530 – Mille Lacs jumbo perch controversy, fish regulations, Mississippi River open water appeared first on Outdoor News.

On this episode, we dive into a couple news articles from Texas and Columbia, as well as hear a unique survival story. Which brings up the question - do you know the 10 essentials of survival? Tune in to find out! We hope you enjoy and have a blessed week! -Caleb   Take Your Skull and Cape to Old Barn Taxidermy**   Old Barn Taxidermy Instagram: @oldbarntaxidermy My personal instagram: @calebleedrake The Backwoods Instagram: @backwoods_bulletin   Check out the First Gen Hunter Website Follow First Gen Hunter Instagram: @first.gen.hunter Facebook: @first.gen.hunter

Rob Drieslein and Tim Spielman start this week's Outdoor News Radio talking about ice conditions and relatively low winter severity index readings for deer and other wildlife. Then Dan Stark, large carnivore specialist for the Minnesota DNR, joins the show to talk about the public review process underway to revamp the black bear no-quota zone […] The post Episode 529 – Winter deer survival, bear update, Yellowstone wolves, respect for National Parks appeared first on Outdoor News.

Rob Drieslein and Tim Spielman start this week's Outdoor News Radio talking about the public review process tackling management strategies for the new 1,800-acre Keystone Woods Wildlife Management Area. Then new South Dakota columnist Josh Haiar joins Rob to talk about brewing legislation affecting hunting in the S.D. Legislature. Backyard and Beyond columnist Stan Tekiela […] The post Episode 528 – Keystone Woods WMA, South Dakota update, irrupting owls, federal layoffs appeared first on Outdoor News.

Forward Facing Sonar / Fair Chase - Modern Carnivore Podcast - (EP:051) This episode of the Modern Carnivore Podcast was recorded at the 2025 Backcountry Hunters & Anglers North Country Ice Breaker. The event provided an opportunity to capture insights from three experienced outdoorsmen on the topic of fair chase. Specifically, we focused on forward facing sonar technology and how it is changing the fishing experience (and potentially catch rates). Publications like Outdoor News have been reporting on this topic for years. Some state agencies have started to address the topic directly, but many are holding tight and waiting to see where things go. Let us know if you have thoughts on how this technology can be best used, and what restrictions (if any) should be put on it.     Guests on today's podcast include: Mike Hehner from Linder Media Productions Greg Kvale - Board Member of Minnesota Backcountry Hunters & Anglers David Lien is a co-founder of the Minnesota Chapter of Backcountry Hunters & Anglers Other Posts You May Like https://modcarn.com/conservation-mcp-ep028/ https://modcarn.com/hardwater-hunters-go-darkhouse-spearfishing/ https://modcarn.com/hunting-still-relevant-mcp040/

Rob Drieslein and Tim Spielman kick off the program talking too much oxygen in some southern Minnesota lakes, youth bear permits, and 2025 turkey permits becoming available in coming days and weeks. Joe Henry from Lake of the Woods tourism jumps into the program with an update on the big border lake and outlook for […] The post Episode 527 – Turkey permits, Lake of the Woods, DNR's Dave Trauba, Dylan movie review, shed hunting appeared first on Outdoor News.

Rob Drieslein and Tim Spielman launch the show with talk of new, watered-down deer farm legislation and fishing regulation changes. Then Eric Morken jumps into the program to talk about winter whitetail scouting and using mapping apps like onX. For segment three, Kelsie LaSharr from the Minnesota DNR outlines next week's public meetings as part […] The post Episode 526 – Deer farm legislation, winter whitetail scouting, northeast Minnesota elk restoration appeared first on Outdoor News.

Rob Drieslein and Tim Spielman launch the show talking about legislation taking another run at allowing rifles statewide for Minnesota deer hunting. Also, there's new chronic wasting disease research and hot spots in Minnesota and Wisconsin. Then Land Tawney joins Rob for a long segment to discuss a new organization that he is co-chairing, the […] The post Episode 525 – Land Tawney returns to conservation scene, CWD updates, meet Natalie Ryder appeared first on Outdoor News.

Rob Drieslein and Tim Spielman launch the show talking about new legislation affecting Minnesota's outdoors plus the lack of walk-in access funding in the latest U.S. Farm Bill extension. Then Aaron Meyer from the Muskie and Pike Alliance visits to talk about the status of the DNR's new muskie management plan. Kelly Pharis from the […] The post Episode 524 – Legislative session starts, DNR muskie plan, Keystone WMA, Denali and crossbows appeared first on Outdoor News.

Rob Drieslein and Tim Spielman recap the highlights from the 2025 DNR Roundtable event held last Friday. Top topics include agency funding and new DNR Wildlife leader Dave Trauba. Then DNR Fish and Wildlife Division Director Kelly Straka joins the program to talk about the agency's midpoint review of its 10-year deer plan and its […] The post Episode 523 – Minnesota DNR Roundtable roundup, MN deer plan, ice update, live sonar talk appeared first on Outdoor News.

Rob Drieslein and Tim Spielman start the show sharing the latest concerns about potentially exponential growth of chronic wasting disease in three southeast Minnesota deer permit areas. Then longtime contributor Joel Nelson from onX Fish jumps in to offer his insight on ice conditions and the latest hard-water bite. Eric Miller, the rifle product line […] The post Episode 522 – CWD blows up, ice update, new Federal 7mm Backcountry round, rifle suppressor talk appeared first on Outdoor News.

As 2025 kicks off, host Rob Drieslein and Editor Tim Spielman share what's nearly the final deer kill numbers from 2024 in Minnesota (hint, up from 2023.) Then Glen Schmitt, the Outdoor News Fishing Report guru, offers an upbeat assessment on the state of ice fishing across the region this winter. Chris Knopf, executive director […] The post Episode 521 – Deer kill recap, ice update, remembering Jimmy Carter and BWCA, and Denali appeared first on Outdoor News.

As 2024 winds down, host Rob Drieslein shares some of the top interviews from the past year. They include Adam Van Tassell recounting his trip to South America for peacock bass, Marybeth Beseke on her quest to legalize bear fat sales, shotgunning expert Phil Bourjaily shares some shooting insights from Iowa, and Samantha Ewald lives […] The post Episode 520 – Best of 2024: South American fishing, bear fat, hunter with bear cubs in her tree! appeared first on Outdoor News.

As 2024 winds down, Managing Editor Rob Drieslein devotes the first segment of this week's program to discussing winter bird feeding and off-season “bird travel” with Sharon “the Birdchick” Stiteler. Then Tony Peterson visits to talk about ring-necked pheasant opportunities that still exist through the end of the year, then rabbit and squirrel tactics through […] The post Episode 519 – Winter bird feeding, small game through Jan. 1 and beyond…, music chatter appeared first on Outdoor News.

Managing Editor Rob Drieslein kicks off the show talking ice with Minnesota Editor Tim Spielman. There's also a breaking news story regarding hundreds of dead geese in the Fairmont area. Then Barry Allen from Ducks Unlimited recaps the 2024 duck hunting season for the Upper Mississippi Flyway. A scientist from the University of Minnesota-Duluth's Natural […] The post Episode 518 – Ice update, dead geese, duck recap, flying squirrel research, top 10 stories of 2024 appeared first on Outdoor News.

Managing Editor Rob Drieslein kicks off the show with ice-making chatter with Minnesota Editor Tim Spielman. Also, deer harvest is up in Minnesota from 2023. Then DNR Fisheries Chief Brad Parsons joins the program to talk about the statewide four-walleye bag limit proposal. Tony Peterson jumps in to talk about how the deer season has […] The post Episode 517 – Ice and deer kill update, DNR Fisheries Chief, Tony Peterson on late deer hunting appeared first on Outdoor News.

Managing Editor Rob Drieslein kicks off the show with ice-making chatter with Minnesota Editor Tim Spielman. Skim ice is forming across the state, but ice anglers need to be careful until 4 inches of walkable ice is available. Then columnist Patrick Durkin from Wisconsin drops in to talk about top outdoors topics across the St. […] The post Episode 516 – Ice-making, Wisconsin report, eagle cam, BWCA permit cancellations appeared first on Outdoor News.

Managing Editor Rob Drieslein kicks off the show with Minnesota Editor Tim Spielman. They preview the final (cold and windy) weekend of duck hunting in Minnesota, and discuss the effects of windmills on conservation habitat. Then fishing guide Darren Troseth drops in to chat about sturgeon fishing on the St. Croix. Patrick Berry, CEO of […] The post Episode 515 – Grand duck finale, late fall river fishing, BHA's Patrick Berry, and flying squirrels appeared first on Outdoor News.