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WCCO Outdoors

Every Sunday "WCCO Outdoors" talks hunting, fishing, outdoor recreation, and fun destinations for Minnesotans to explore.

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36:01

Hunting Birds & Big Game

WCCO Outdoors ·

2025/10/26

This is an episode more focused on the Fall hunter. After Rob Drieslein digs into a government decision that will be helpful to outdoors sporting, he dives into the hunting chatter. Pheasants Forever editor Tom Carpenter speaks on the current pheasant season. Meateater.com contributor Tony Peterson returns to discuss the ongoing bow hunting season.

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36:01

A Site to Follow the Birds and Legends of the Cast

WCCO Outdoors ·

2025/10/19

On this week's edition, Rob Drieslein reacts to the annual Office of the Legislative Auditor report. After that, he welcomes the following guests:Dr. Andrew Farnsworth from the Cornell Lab of Ornithology details what birdwatchers can find when they visit BirdCast.org. Outdoors News contributor and Freshwater Fishing Hall of Fame committee member Tim Lesmeister lets us know about the newly-named inductees to the Hall.

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36:02

Delivering on News About Deer and Ducks

WCCO Outdoors ·

2025/10/12

On this week's edition of the show, Rob Drieslein gives his thoughts on a high-powered D.C. meeting this past week with focus on the outdoors. Then, he gets into it with the following guests:MN DNR Wildlife Health Supervisor Erik Hildebrand updates how Chronic Wasting Disease is affecting the deer population across the state. Dr. Mike Brasher, Senior Waterfowl Scientist at Ducks Unlimited, explains how this Fall's weather is affecting the annual waterfowl migration patterns.

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36:01

Track Birds Through Art and The Hunt

WCCO Outdoors ·

2025/10/05

During this week's edition of the show, Rob Drieslein speaks about a recent commentary piece on the importance of the "Roadless Rule" and touches on declining turkey populations in the South. He aslo reaches out to the following guests: Famed duck stamp artist Jim Hautman describes the feeling of winning the annual national contest for the 7th time! Sabin Adams, the Minnesota state coordinator for Pheasants Forever, previews next weekend's state pheasant hunting opener.

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36:02

The Beauty of a Stamp and Hunting Updates

WCCO Outdoors ·

2025/09/29

During this week's edition of the program, Rob Drieslein congratulates the winner of the annual National Duck Stamp contest and looks at efforts to reduce the Emerald Ash Borer population. He also sits down with the following guests:Former MN DNR Commissioner Tom Landwehr tells us what it was like to be a judge for the National Duck Stamp contest. Seasoned hunter Brad Fitzgerald updates the current bear season and previews the upcoming season for Fall ducks.

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36:01

The Costs of Outdoor Poaching

WCCO Outdoors ·

2025/09/21

Rob Drieslein kicks off this week's episode by paying tribute to Robert Redford, discussing the many ways that the Hollywood icon inspired people in all walks of life. Then, Dr. Jonathan Gassett from the Wildlife Management Institute joins the show to talk at length about the recent "Poach and Pay" study done by the Boone & Crockett Club.

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36:01

A Primary Focus on Land Meant for Public Use

WCCO Outdoors ·

2025/09/14

On this week's episode, Rob Drieslein lets us get to know award-winning Outdoors writer Hal Herring. They take some time to chat about potential changes that could be coming to public land conservation, including a possible repeal of the "Roadless Rule". Also, our host provides a public service announcement about heading out to the lake to hunt ducks.

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35:55

Special Attention to Our Avian Friends

WCCO Outdoors ·

2025/09/07

It's another edition of the program dedicated to "birds of fancy". Rob Drieslein kicks things off by updating the ongoing effects of 2014 Minnesota Pheasant Summit. Then, he brings on the following guests to chat more on the winged creatures:Sharon Stiteler (a.k.a. The Bird Chick) is back to tell us what to look out for this Fall when it comes to birds and the season's migration patterns. Star Tribune Outdoors writer Dennis Anderson explains the reasoning behind his recent column calling for a

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36:01

News on the Lakes and An Exotic Adventure

WCCO Outdoors ·

2025/08/31

As the State Fair wraps up, Rob Drieslein opens up this show by previewing the hunting seasons that will get going in the next few weeks. Then, he'll shift the focus with help from the following guests: Brad Parson, MN DNR fisheries section manager, chats about some of the headlines affecting anglers, including the announced walleye catch increase on Lake Mille Lacs. Outdoor News contributor Stan Tekiela returns with more stories from his trip to the Galapagos Islands.

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36:02

A Legendary Trip and A Bear-able Hunt

WCCO Outdoors ·

2025/08/25

To begin this week's episode, Rob Drieslein digs into the MN DNR's announcement that walleye limits on Lake Mille Lacs will increase. Then, we hear from the following guests:"Outdoor News" contributor Stan Tekiela is back to recap his recent global adventure...to the Galapagos Islands. MN DNR wildlife research biologist Andrew Tri provides the info you'll need to know when bear hunting season starts on Labor Day (September 1st).

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36:03

A Busy Time in Minnesota Outdoors Sports

WCCO Outdoors ·

2025/08/17

With Game Fair wrapped up for another year and the State Fair around the corner, there's a lot for Rob Drieslein to dig into. To help him out, he welcomes Meateater.com contributor Tony Peterson back on the show to preview what hunters and anglers should expect during the Fall 2025 season across the state.

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36:01

No Need to Duck and Cover

WCCO Outdoors ·

2025/08/11

At the beginning of this episode, Rob Drieslein digs into how deer management is going across the state. Then, he turns the program over to ducks, with help from the following guests:MN DNR migratory game bird consultant Nate Huck discusses topics surrounding various types of the bird species, including Blue-winged teals and mallards. Scott Anderson, Director of Non-Traditional Fundraising & Promotions at Ducks Unlimited, chats about how conditions are for the birds in Northern Minnesota. Also,

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36:01

Topics that Fly High in the Upper Midwest

WCCO Outdoors ·

2025/08/04

To kick off this week's episode, Rob Drieslein looks ahead to a new MN DNR rule removing the "B" deer hunting seasons from the annual calendar. Then, he turns the show over to bird chatter and the following guests: MN DNR researcher Charlotte Roy details the organization's recent studies on Ruffed Grouse in northern parts of the state. WI DNR researcher Amy Shipley explains her recent study on how geese and swans are affecting wild rice that's grown in the area.

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36:02

Outdoors Talk From State-Bound to Nationwide

WCCO Outdoors ·

2025/07/27

On this week's episode, Rob Drieslein opens up by answering why there are discussions for permits to kill some Common merganser ducks on a couple state lakes. Afterwards, he chats with the following guests: MN DNR Commissioner Sarah Strommen is back for the second part of her two-week interview. This time around, she chats about the Get Out initiative, funding for the agency, the impacts of crossbow hunting, and more. Outdoor News VP of Sales & Marketing Josh Ahlberg provides a recap of the 2025

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36:01

Updating Government Impacts on the Outdoors

WCCO Outdoors ·

2025/07/20

Rob Drieslein opens up this week's episode with a fishing update on Lake Mille Lacs. Then, he welcomes on the following guests:Delta Waterfowl Chief Policy Officer John Devney joins the show to talk ducks and how these birds will be affected by the recent Reconciliation Act passed in D.C. MN DNR Commissioner Sarah Strommen is on for the first of a two-part, two-show interview. This week, she discusses what state government did during the 2025 session that affects the outdoors.

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36:01

Potential Help and Harm for the Outdoors

WCCO Outdoors ·

2025/07/14

During this edition of the show, Rob Drieslein digs back into the proposed fee changes for the Boundary Waters area in Northern Minnesota. He also chats with the following guests: Andrew Schmidt, Director of Government Affairs for Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever, discusses how the new law from Washington (formerly the One Big Beautiful Bill) will affect those small game birds. Dr. Valerie Brady, an aquatic invertebrate ecology researcher with the U of M's Natural Resources Research Institute,

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36:01

Celebrating Many Facts of Life on the Water

WCCO Outdoors ·

2025/07/07

After a Sunday off due to a Twins night game, Rob Drieslein is back on the air to close out your July 4th weekend. He starts by updating how the Outdoors could be affected by the Big Beautiful Bill going into law. After that, he chats with the following guests:Freelance outdoors journalist contributor Roy Heilman discusses his recent article on some of the lesser-known places you should canoe across the state. Matt Jensen, Rapala USA VP of Marketing & eCommerce, offers up a preview of what you

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36:01

Four-Legged Law Enforcers and The Cost of Entry

WCCO Outdoors ·

2025/06/22

On this episode of the program, Rob Drieslein offers his condolences to the late MN Speaker of the House Melissa Hortman. After that, he talks to the following guests:Conservation Officer Jake Swedberg of the MN DNR updates us on the organization's K9 program. Outdoorsman Ron Hustvedt discusses potential recreation fee increases to access your favorite outdoors activities.

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36:01

Appreciative of Being on the Water

WCCO Outdoors ·

2025/06/16

In this Father's Day edition of the program, Rob Drieslein revisits the new law regarding shotgun and rifle hunting across the state. Then, he chats with the following guests:MN DNR Boating Law Administrator Capt. Adam Block about the new law that will eventually require all watercraft operators to be licensed. Blue Water Science owner Steve McComas (a.k.a. The Lake Detective) describes how the state's lakes are faring as we roll towards the official start of Summer.

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36:02

The Return of Muskie Fishing and a Treasured Friend

WCCO Outdoors ·

2025/06/09

After a week off (pre-empted by the Twins), Rob Drieslein is back at it. He opens this episode by revisiting the potential legislation to allow rifle hunting across parts of the state. Then, he opens up the lines to the following guests: Muskie fishing education Steve Heiting joins the program with the Muskie season getting underway this weekend. Sharon Stiteler (a.k.a. "The Bird Chick") steps back from our feathered friends to discuss a welcomed reunion with a former co-worker from Alaska.

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