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On this week's episode of Fresh Tracks Weekly, we break down massive public land wins, controversial federal approvals, and real-world bowhunting gear data, followed by an in-depth conversation on science storytelling in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem and a highlight of the Bison Jam Podcast. You can listen to the Bison Jam Podcast here - https://www.bisonjam.com/ In the News • USFWS Drain Tile Victory: A massive win for waterfowl hunters in the Prairie Pothole Region—over 200,000 public comments pushed the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to keep critical wetland drain tile setbacks intact. • Links • https://fieldandstream.com/stories/feds-backtrack-on-prairie-potholes-rule-change • AI Data Center on BLM Land: The Bureau of Land Management quietly swaps a clean solar project for an 86-acre AI data center in Boulder City, Nevada. Bypassing NEPA environmental reviews and public comment, this project threatens to pull 167 megawatts of power and up to 600,000 gallons of water annually from record-low Lake Mead. • Links • https://fieldandstream.com/stories/conservation/public-lands-and-waters/data-center-approved-forpublic-land-in-nevada • https://www.blm.gov/announcement/approved-decision-townsite-data-center • Boundary Waters Mining Block: Minnesota Governor Tim Walz signs an executive order halting nonferrous mineral mining permits in the Rainy River Headwaters Watershed, shifting the battle over the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Watershed directly to the upcoming election. • Links • https://mn.gov/governor/newsroom/press-releases/#/detail/appId/1/id/764186 • https://www.eenews.net/articles/walz-throws-up-new-roadblock-to-mining-near-boundary-waters/ •https://content.govdelivery.com/attachments/MNGOV/2026/08/18/file_attachments/3749654/bwca-eo-onepager-FINAL.pdf Bowhunting Metrics with the TRAKR App: Analyzing data from 2,500+ tracking missions to reveal real-world setup effectiveness—including why pass-through shots nearly double recovery rates (48% vs. 26%) and how top broadheads like QAD and SEVR stack up. • https://www.outdoorlife.com/hunting/data-recovering-wounded-deer/ • https://open.spotify.com/episode/1j4VuK9mjCXeWkJtKw1Bqp Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guest Dan Morphy of Morphy Auctions covers buying and selling firearms, accessories and collectibles. 

https://www.outdoornews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Aug-8-long-show.mp3 Brad Parsons recently announced his retirement from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources fisheries division effective this September, and he joins Rob Drieslein for a two-part interviewing recapping his career and analyzing the state of sportfishing in the state. Tim Lesmeister also joins Drieslein to make the case for his favorite new location app, What3words. The pair also discuss the status of sharp-tailed grouse in Minnesota and Wisconsin where seasons for the gamebird have been restricted, or even closed. The post Episode 604 – Retiring MN DNR fisheries chief Brad Parsons, “What3Words” app, sharp-tailed grouse appeared first on Outdoor News.

Guest Captain Lynn Smith, Back Bay Guide Service, has an in depth look at fishing the reefs of San Antonio Bay. 

https://www.outdoornews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Aug-1-long-show.mp3 Nate Huck from the Minnesota DNR joins the show this week to outline the three-bird, any-duck bag limit alternative the agency is pitching to state waterfowlers. Tim Lesmeister and host Rob Drieslein talk warm-water fishing plus new chronic wasting disease surveillance from the Minnesota DNR this fall. They also discuss a new public comment period (through August 7) from the Trump administration on drain-tile rules near public wetlands, and the administration’s rule changes for the Endangered Species Act. Minnesota DNR Fish Health Supervisor Isaiah Tolo also joins the program this week to discuss the ample number of “fish mortality events” across the region this hot summer. The post Episode 603 – Warm-water fishing, DNR's Nate Huck on 3-duck bag limit proposal, Fish kills in 2026 appeared first on Outdoor News.

Ron Hustvedt is in to talk all about GameFair in Ramsey opening August 7th, previews a few pieces he's written for Outdoor News and talks bass fishing. Plus his first Fast Five, and we check in with Denae and Halen for the Lueken's Village Foods United Way Fishing Tournament results.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Guest Kyle Lehr, Boon and Crockett Club Big Gam Recoreds, covers tools of the trade available on their website for field judging game.

https://www.outdoornews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/July-25-long-show.mp3 Should Minnesota offer waterfowlers a three-bird, any-duck bag as an alternative to the regular six-bird bag? Tim Lesmeister and host Rob Drieslein tackle that question to start the show. Then Brian Knutson, sales and marketing director for Outdoor News, visits the broadcast to share the latest news and fishing industry insights from last week’s ICAST show in Orlando, Fla. Scott Anderson from Ducks Unlimited then previews the situation in the Duck Factory as the waterfowl season looms, plus insight into DU's National Trip Auction happening in August and the Ducks Unlimited Expo kicking off next weekend in Memphis, July 31-Aug 2. Lesmeister and Drieslein wrap up the show with bear talk, including grizzly bear delisting out west, and a CBC report on a retired couple fishing in northern Saskatchewan, who authorities believe were killed by a black bear last week. The post Episode 602 – 3-duck limit in MN? ICAST, Ducks Unlimited, Black bear kills couple in Saskatchewan appeared first on Outdoor News.

Some disappearances leave behind a trail investigators can follow. Others seem to end almost as soon as they begin, leaving no footprints leading away, no dropped gear, no obvious accident scene, and no clear explanation. Today's story is about an experienced outdoorsman who stepped into the forest with six other hunters on what was supposed to be a routine hunt... and somehow vanished without a trace.Sources:NamUs, Substack, Outdoor News, Facebook, Strange Outdoors, Find A Grave, Times UnionSupport us on Patreon for as little as $1 a month, with benefits starting at the $3 tier!Follow us on Instagram at offthetrailspodcastFollow us on Facebook at Off the Trails PodcastIf you have your own outdoor misadventure (or adventure) story that you'd like us to include in a listener episode, send it to us at offthetrailspodcast@gmail.com  Please take a moment to rate and review our show, and a big thanks if you already have!**We do our own research and try our best to cross-reference reliable sources to present the most accurate information we can. Please reach out to us if you believe we have mispresented any information during this episode, and we will be happy to correct ourselves in a future episode.

Ab sofort präsentiert Bergzeit Host Jan jeden Dienstag in weniger als zehn Minuten alle wichtigen Updates aus der Bergsport- und Outdoor-Welt – von wichtigen Ereignissen aus Industrie und Handel, aktuellen Rekorden und Wettkampfergebnissen bis hin zu exklusiven Einblicken hinter die Kulissen von Bergzeit.

Gueat Kelli Poole with Global Rescue explains who to call when it hits the fan.

https://www.outdoornews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/July-18-long-show.mp3 Tim Lesmeister and Rob Drieslein start the show recounting two big news stories this week: the fires in northeastern Minnesota, and the surprising news that Minnesota DNR Fish and Wildlife Division Director Kelly Straka has decided to leave the agency. Then back-to-back guests Tony Peterson and Melissa Bachman jump into the program to talk about summer scouting for deer, and Melissa shares details of her Fleet Farm Summer Seminar series, which kicks off in early August. Lesmeister and Drieslein close down the show with several national headlines, including their take on the man who suffered an attack from a surly bison in Yellowstone National Park. The post Episode 601 – Boundary Waters fires, a new DNR Fish and Wildlife director, summer deer, bison attack appeared first on Outdoor News.

In dieser Folge besprechen wir die verschiedenen und facettenreichen Kategorien von Outdoor-Aktivitäten. Es geht um Trekking, Fastpacking, Trail Running und zum Beispiel Ultra Racing. Dabei gehen wir auch auf die unterschiedlichen Arten ein, diese Kategorien zu betreiben. Man kann das Ganze fully supported, self supported oder sogar komplett unsupported angehen. Die Möglichkeiten sind schier unbegrenzt, und hier ist bestimmt für jeden genau die richtige Herangehensweise dabei.Natürlich haben wir auch wieder ein paar nette Kommentare und Outdoor-News im Gepäck. Zudem waren wir selbstverständlich in unserer kleinen, ungeplanten Podcast-Pause nicht untätig. Bald erscheinen vier Videos auf YouTube von unserem größten Abenteuer, und mittlerweile wurden auch die ersten Bikepacking-Mikroabenteuer bestritten.Was ist eure liebste Art oder Kategorie, die Natur und das Draußensein zu erleben? In welche Richtung habt ihr vielleicht sogar Ambitionen, oder sind euch gemütliche Touren am liebsten? Schreibt es uns gerne in die Kommentare. Wir freuen uns auf eure Meinungen.Links aus der Folge:BLUETTI Elite 400: https://bit.ly/3PGihFm5% allgemeiner Rabattcode: ROBERT5CrossPeak 1 Zelt: https://hyperlitemountaingear.com/products/crosspeak-1Carstens Packliste: https://lighterpack.com/r/dt8pu5Unsere Social Media Auftritte könnt ihr hier finden:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RobertKlinkOTRoberts Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/robertklink.de/Sebastians Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sebas_23

Guest Fred Lester of Redwing Boats with a mid-year look at all things boating. 

https://www.outdoornews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/July-11-long-show.mp3 Tim Lesmeister and Rob Drieslein start the show remembering their friend and one of Minnesota's leaders on the state fishing scene, Tom Neustrom, 77, who died on Sunday, July 5. Then regular guest Tony Peterson visits to talk summer fishing tactics and issues. Charlotte Roy, Minnesota DNR grouse project leader then breaks down the results of 2026 spring ruffed grouse drumming survey and explains how the survey influences the outlook for hunting the gamebirds in the fall. Lesmeister and Drieslein wrap up the show with some fun topics, including their memories of a mid-1970s environmental and bicentennial icon, the cowboy hat-wearing Johnny Horizon. The post Episode 600 – Remembering Tom Neustrom, summer fishing with Tony Peterson, 2026 MN grouse survey appeared first on Outdoor News.

In dieser Folge besprechen wir die verschiedenen und facettenreichen Kategorien von Outdoor-Aktivitäten. Es geht um Trekking, Fastpacking, Trail Running und zum Beispiel Ultra Racing. Dabei gehen wir auch auf die unterschiedlichen Arten ein, diese Kategorien zu betreiben. Man kann das Ganze fully supported, self supported oder sogar komplett unsupported angehen. Die Möglichkeiten sind schier unbegrenzt, und hier ist bestimmt für jeden genau die richtige Herangehensweise dabei.Natürlich haben wir auch wieder ein paar nette Kommentare und Outdoor-News im Gepäck. Zudem waren wir selbstverständlich in unserer kleinen, ungeplanten Podcast-Pause nicht untätig. Bald erscheinen vier Videos auf YouTube von unserem größten Abenteuer, und mittlerweile wurden auch die ersten Bikepacking-Mikroabenteuer bestritten.Was ist eure liebste Art oder Kategorie, die Natur und das Draußensein zu erleben? In welche Richtung habt ihr vielleicht sogar Ambitionen, oder sind euch gemütliche Touren am liebsten? Schreibt es uns gerne in die Kommentare. Wir freuen uns auf eure Meinungen.Links aus der Folge:BLUETTI Elite 400: https://bit.ly/3PGihFmExklusiver 8% Rabattcode für Elite 400 (gültig: 25.05.–07.07.): ROBERT85% allgemeiner Rabattcode: ROBERT5Unser Video zur 1000 km Tour: https://youtube.oia.bio/4ozvfFastest Known Time: https://fastestknowntime.com/Neue Nitecore Powerbank: https://www.nitecore.de/nitecore-powerbank-carbo20-20000mah-blau/nc-carbo20-blSnowpeak Besteck: https://de.snowpeak.co.uk/products/titanium-foon-sct-125?variant=29231287828514Unsere Social Media Auftritte könnt ihr hier finden:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RobertKlinkOTRoberts Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/robertklink.de/Sebastians Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sebas_23

Harold and Bill reflect on present and past July 4ths and have tips for pre-hunt preparation. 

https://www.outdoornews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/July-3-long-show.mp3 Tim Lesmeister and Rob Drieslein start the show with a chat about the Minnesota catch-and-release steelhead record, which has been broken twice in less than a year by a pair of sisters, plus a recent rescue from the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. Then Outdoor News columnist Ryan Rothstein joins the show to chat about whitetail production this spring and the state of deer hunting in the region. Mike Sidders from Delta Waterfowl jumps into the discussion to promote the organization's Duck Hunters Expo schedule for July 24-26 in Des Moines. Wrap-up chatter with Lesmeister includes how they'd fix algae in the national reflecting pool in Washington DC, false AI-generated stories about jaguars in the American southwest, and a dead tree in the UK that goes back to Robin Hood days. The post Episode 599 – MN record steelhead, whitetails with Ryan Rothstein, Duck Hunters Expo, DC pool appeared first on Outdoor News.

Guest Tom Claycomb III, Texas Outdoors Journal Hunting Editor, gives a lesson on preparing for where you are going to hunt.

https://www.outdoornews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/June-27-long-show.mp3 Tim Lesmeister and Rob Drieslein start the show with a discussion about – count ’em – 9 new state record fish in Minnesota. Then annual guest Ron Hustvedt, Jr., visits to talk about Lake Superior lake trout fishing and the recently wrapped Minnesota State Youth Clay Target League Championships, plus a quick Game Fair preview. New monthly columnist Colleen Foehrenbacher from Lanesboro jumps into the show to talk about outdoor education at the Eagle Bluff Environmental Learning Center where she's the executive director, plus she shares her experiences as an adult-onset hunter. Lesmeister and Drieslein wrap up the show with numerous topics including a widening bait and attractants ban in Minnesota (five new counties) and a catch-and-release great white shark off Nantucket. The post Episode 598 – MN record fish, Lake Superior lakers, State Trap shoot update, Colleen Foehrenbacher appeared first on 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.