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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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37:00

A New Era for an Area Group

WCCO Outdoors ·

2023/04/17

After Rob Drieslein goes through some of the headlines of the week, he chats with the following guests: New Pheasants Forever president and CEO Marilyn Vetter discusses her selection to this top post and her history in hunting. Outdoors writer Mark Strand explains what's going on with the opening of turkey hunting season.

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36:52

A Gubernatorial Gaze at State Outdoors Topics

WCCO Outdoors ·

2023/04/09

It's Easter Sunday, but Rob Drieslein can't take a holiday when it comes to outdoors sporting news. He catches up with the following guests: Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz joins the program to talk about a plethora of topics, including the quibble over the Upper Red Lake fishery, building invasive carp barriers, and the Environmental & Natural Resources Trust Fund. 4 Season Sports manager Travis Smerud dives into the open water fishing that's already underway in Southeastern Minnesota.

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37:02

Keeping the Guard Up

WCCO Outdoors ·

2023/04/03

On this week's edition, Rob Drieslein connects with the following guests: Brad Gausman, executive director of the Minnesota Conservation Federation, explains efforts to stop the advance of invasive fish species to the state's waterways. John Devney, chief policy officer for Delta Waterfowl, tells us about hunting snow geese and what this Winter's snowpack means for duck breeding. MN State Rep. Chris Swedzinski previews a meeting this week on the potential transfer of Upper Sioux Agency State Park

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36:59

Tackling All Angles of the Outdoor Sporting World

WCCO Outdoors ·

2023/03/26

This week, Rob Drieslein brings on the following guests for the sporting conversation: Fisherman Brad Lila reviews his experience tying the state's Catch & Release record for Northern Pike during a January outing. Outdoor News contributor Tim Lesmeister debates with our host about the crossbow bill being discussed at the State Legislature. Outdoor News contributor Joe Shead gives us a primer on the practice of shed hunting.

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37:11

Legislative News; Another Side of Bud Grant

WCCO Outdoors ·

2023/03/19

Rob Drieslein goes through some of the headlines of the week. Then, he welcomes the following guests on to the show: Outdoor News staff writer tells us the latest happening at the State Capitol, including news on the Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund and a bill to combat Chronic Wasting Disease. Author and retired MN DNR official Carrol Henderson tells some stories of Bud Grant offering a side of the late coach and sportsman that even his fellow hunters may not have known about. Chris

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37:15

Remembering a Sporting Icon; Hunting for the Birds

WCCO Outdoors ·

2023/03/12

It's a packed show this week, with the following guests joining host Rob Drieslein: Outdoor News contributor Ron Hustvedt speaks on Bud Grant's love of outdoor sporting and the impact of the Vikings legend in light of the former coach's passing. MN DNR Upland Game Project Lead Researcher Tim Lyons offers a preview of the upcoming turkey hunting season. Outdoor guide Jason Lesmeister tells us about the particulars of this year's snow geese hunting season.

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35:57

Dipping a Toe Into Fishing Topics; The Impact of...

WCCO Outdoors ·

2023/03/06

On this week's edition, Rob Drieslein sits down for chats with the following guests: MN DNR Fisheries Program Consultant Jon Hansen talks about a new state limitation rule for possession of rough fish. Joe Albert, Communications Coordinator of the MN DNR's Enforcement Division, dives into the country's two major Bass fishing tournament circuits. Could one of them ever land a tour stop in Minnesota? Aaron Field from the Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership discusses the importance of private

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36:47

The Severity of the Season; Willing Her Voice to be...

WCCO Outdoors ·

2023/02/27

Rob Drieslein brings up some of the latest headlines after a week that plunged the area back into that Winter mindset. He also chats with the following guests: Outdoor News writer Eric Morken explains the Winter Severity Index and the affect it presents on the outdoors sporting industry. Famed hunter and broadcaster Melissa Bachman tells us about her journey to creating one of the most respected outdoors programs you'll find on television and how hunting was always second nature to her.

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37:13

Fishing Allowances; Getting Into the Sporting Game

WCCO Outdoors ·

2023/02/20

Rob Drieslein gives us a review of the just-completed National Pheasant Fest and Quail Classic. He also goes through some of the headlines of the week and welcomes the following guests: Croixsippi fishing guide Charles "Turk" Gierke discusses whether regulating Walleye fishing on the St. Croix River is a good idea and what to look for as the ice fishing season winds up. Outdoorsman Keng Yang tells us how he got into hunting and what he hopes to bring to the table as a young, Hmong outdoors

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36:58

A Focus on Pheasants; They're Really Cookin'

WCCO Outdoors ·

2023/02/13

Rob Drieslein goes through some of the week's headlines. He also catches up with the following guests: The annual Pheasant Fest and Quail Classic takes place next weekend in Minneapolis. Jared Wiklund, PR manager of Pheasants Forever, previews the event. Constance Cooke and Jordan Warren, winners of the Backcountry Hunters & Anglers annual cookoff contest for Minnesota, will talk about their victorious recipe and the opportunity to represent their home state at March's National

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16:28

Helping to Fortify the Boundary

WCCO Outdoors ·

2023/02/05

Rob Drieslein finally got to see Falconry up close. He tells us about his experience. Then, Lukas Leaf, executive director of Sportsmen for the Boundary Waters, joins the program to discuss the impact of a recent conservation announcement from the Biden Administration concerning that area's watershed.

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37:28

Angling Tweaks and Chasing Game

WCCO Outdoors ·

2023/01/30

Rob Drieslein opens this week's edition by talking about the behaviors of some robins feeding around his home. Then, he brings on the following guests: MN DNR Commissioner Sarah Strommen returns to discuss budgetary focuses surrounding the fishing industry (changes in fishing license prices, funding for an Invasive Asian Carp blocker, etc.). MeatEater.com contributor Tony Peterson provides an update on the small game hunting seasons, specifically squirrel and rabbit hunting. Eli Mansfield,

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36:53

Surrounded By Answers; Streaming Naturally

WCCO Outdoors ·

2023/01/23

Rob Drieslein brings us all of the week's headlines from the outdoors. Plus, he catches up with the following guests: Outdoor News editor Tim Spielman review the topics and issues that were discussed during the MN DNR's annual Roundtable event. On The Fly Guide Service founder & guide Dave Anderson gives us a look into the current conditions for stream fishing.

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37:26

For the Birds; Getting Your Foot in the Door

WCCO Outdoors ·

2023/01/16

We're back to a full episode this week. Rob Drieslein goes through some of the week's biggest headlines from the outdoors. He also chats up the following guests: Author and National Parks Service Public Relations Officer Sharon Stiteler (a.k.a., the Birdchick) talks about birdwatching at this time of the year. Lucas Schulze, Human Resources Consultant with the MN DNR, explains how students can apply for internships within the government agency.

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16:22

Judging Conditions to Cast a Line

WCCO Outdoors ·

2023/01/08

On this shortened edition of the show, Rob Drieslein chats with fisher guide Tony Roach about the ice fishing conditions around the state. How many problems have the recent snowstorms caused for the industry?

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37:03

Headlines to Kick Off the New Year

WCCO Outdoors ·

2023/01/02

Rob Drieslein welcomes us into the new year with some information on a couple of staunch advocates for the Outdoors. Then, he chats with following guests: Outdoor News contributor Tim Lesmeister talks about some of the headlines going into 2023, including current ice fishing conditions and the goings-on over in Wisconsin. MN DNR Fisheries Manager Shannon Fisher discusses potential changes the department might be looking into when it comes to the state's Record Fish Program.

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15:24

Checking In With Our Neighbors to the East

WCCO Outdoors ·

2022/12/18

On this week's shortened show, Rob Drieslein gets an update on Wisconsin's outdoors headlines from freelance writer and columnist Patrick Durkin.

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35:46

The Prodigious World of Fish & Birds

WCCO Outdoors ·

2022/12/05

There's a lot for Rob Drieslein to tackle this week. He welcomes the following guests on the program: Fisheries biologist and lake ecology scientist Paul J. Radomski describes what you'll find in his new book "Walleye: A Beautiful Fish of the Dark". Paul Gentry, conservation director for the MN, IA, & MO region of Audubon, explains the latest State of the Birds report. MN-FISH Sportfishing Foundation & Coalition executive director Mark Holsten provides a recap of the annual Ice Fishing

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14:31

What's the ice like on Minnesota lakes?

WCCO Outdoors ·

2022/11/28

In this abbreviated show, Rob Direslein talks about the ice depth and upcoming St. Paul Ice Show at the Riverfront Center with Matt Johnson from Clam Outdoors.

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36:12

The New Leader of MN Deer Hunting

WCCO Outdoors ·

2022/11/21

After a week off, Rob Direslein is back at it. On this episode, he chats with the following guests: Jared Mazurek, incoming Executive Director of the Minnesota Deer Hunters' Association, discusses what he hopes to achieve in the role. Major Robert Gorecki of the MN DNR's Enforcement division tals about some of the most egregious deer hunting violations. Outdoornews author Glen Schmitt digs into the early ice conditions. Is it safe enough to be on any iced-out across the state?

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