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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

A Fine-Feathered Show to End April 2025

WCCO Outdoors ·

2025/04/27

Unfortunately, it's another week for Rob Drieslein to start the show on a somber note. This episode, he remembers the life and career of the late hunter and Outdoors News contributor Scott Bestul. After that, he talks with the following guests:Legendary outdoorsman and former WCCO host Ron Schara chats about turkey hunting as the seasons continue. Sharon Stiteler (a.k.a. The Bird Chick) chats about some of the birds you might see flying through during this migration period of the Spring.

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36:02

Spring Fishing Headlines in the Spotlight

WCCO Outdoors ·

2025/04/20

On the holiday episode, Rob Drieslein takes a few moments to remember the life of local conservationist Jeff Broberg. Then, he chats with the following guests: Bemidji State biology professor Andrew Hafs provides information on the study he's leading on how front-facing sonar affects Muskie mortality on Leech Lake (and sonar's potential role in that). Legendary fishing guide Brian "Bro" Brosdahl explains why it's a great time to cast a line for "ice-out" crappies in Northern Minnesota.

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36:00

North Shore Fishing and The Resurrection of a Wolf...

WCCO Outdoors ·

2025/04/13

On the week's edition, Rob Drieslein takes a few minutes to remember the storied career of nature photographer Jim Brandenburg. After that, he opens up the show to the following guests:MN DNR Lake Superior supervisor Cory Goldsworthy tells us about what's happening at fisheries along the state's North Shore. Outdoor News contributor and University of Nebraska-Lincoln biology professor Bob Zink offers up what he thinks of a company claiming that they successfully cloned an extinct species of

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36:01

Anticipating Outdoors Seasons About to Start Up Again

WCCO Outdoors ·

2025/04/07

This week, Rob Drieslein provides an update to a story about cougars in Northern Michigan. Plus, he offers a tribute to the late actor Val Kilmer. Then, he opens up the show for the following guests:John Lenczewski, executive director of the MN chapter of Trout Unlimited, previews next weekend's annual opener for the popular fish species (on state streams). Frequent guest of the program Mark Strand is back as the Spring turkey hunting opener is around the corner.

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36:01

New Roles and New Business

WCCO Outdoors ·

2025/03/30

On this week's edition, Rob Drieslein sends some flowers to a Minnesota angler that recently won the most prestigious fishing tournament in the world. Then, he opens up the lines to the following guests: Chance Adams joins the show to discuss his new role as board chair of the Minnesota Chapter of Backcountry Hunters and Anglers. We gets news updates from east of the St. Croix River as Wisconsin Outdoor News editor Dean Bortz chimes in.

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35:59

Concerns for Bluebirds and the Boundary Waters

WCCO Outdoors ·

2025/03/23

On this week's edition, Rob Drieslein makes a brief return to last week's show. He talks about the impact on front-facing sonar on fishing, specifically Jumbo Perch. Then, he turns things forward with the following guests:Sportsmen for the Boundary Waters executive director Lukas Leaf discusses why the potential moratorium repeal of copper-nickel mining in Northern MN may have damaging impacts on the region. Bluebird Recovery Program of Minnesota treasurer Wally Swanson tells us about these

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36:01

Reeling in Fishing Issues and Tapping Your Sweet Tooth

WCCO Outdoors ·

2025/03/16

This week, Rob Drieslein takes us back on the frozen lakes to discuss some new concerns about Jumbo Perch fishing that took place over the past season. He also opens up the mic to the following guests:MN-FISH executive director Mark Holsten looks ahead at the upcoming summit that the organization will hold. What issues will the event focus on? Nerstand Big Woods Park naturalist Andy Wendt talks maple syruping and how you can take advantage of this lesser-known natural season.

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36:01

More Talk on Angling, With a Little Hunting Thrown In

WCCO Outdoors ·

2025/03/10

During this edition of the program, Rob Drieslein discusses how recent government decisions may effect fishing on area lakes. Before that, the show is packed with the following guests:Eric Meyer previews the upcoming Minnesota Deer & Turkey Classic. RainyDaze service guide Chris Granrud looks at how ice fishing is starting to wrap up in northern parts of the state. Bemidji State graduate student/researcher Griffin Blegen discusses his work into Bowfins (a.k.a. the Dogfish).

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36:01

Topics Baiting Us to Go to the Lake

WCCO Outdoors ·

2025/03/03

This episode is dedicated to all of our underwater friends, as Rob Drieslein talks fishing throughout the hour. He also invites a couple of experts on to further talk about the topic: Shannon Fisher, MN DNR Fisheries Populations and Regulations Manager, joins the program to remind us about the rules anglers need to heed while on and off the water. Croixsippi Services fishing guide Charles "Turk" Gierke discusses the topics and issues that pop up as one fishing season gradually transitions to

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36:01

A Bear of a Hunt and Looking Out West

WCCO Outdoors ·

2025/02/24

With a month of the new administration in the history books, Rob Drieslein has some thoughts moves made in conservation circles. After giving his thoughts, he welcomes the following guests:Dan Stark, MN DNR's Large Carnivore Specialist, gets us prepared for the upcoming Black bear hunting season. Outdoors journalist Josh Haiar gives us the latest on what's happening over in South Dakota.

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36:01

Hunting Plans for Some Fowls and The Re-emergence of...

WCCO Outdoors ·

2025/02/17

To kick off this episode, Rob Drieslein goes back to last week to expand the discussion on growing the elk population in Northern Minnesota. Beyond that, he welcomes the following guests on the show: New MN DNR Wildlife Section Manager Dave Trauba outlines the organization's future plans for duck and pheasant hunting. Naturalist, author, and wildlife photographer Stan Tekiela explains why we're seeing a lot of snowy owls around this Winter.

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36:03

Deer Hunting Procedures and Growing the Elk Population

WCCO Outdoors ·

2025/02/10

To kick off this week's edition (no pun intended), Rob Drieslein brings us in on the upcoming Outdoors sporting show schedule, as well as his fascination with literary legend Ernest Hemingway. After that, he opens up the program to the following guests:"Outdoors News" web editor Eric Morken gives us more information on Whitetail deer hunting, scouting during the Winter, and newer software to help map future hunting locations. Kelsie LaSharr, Elk Coordinator for the MN DNR, talks about efforts to

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36:02

A New Voice for Conservation and An Ode to a Familiar...

WCCO Outdoors ·

2025/02/03

This week, Rob Drieslein begins by digging in on what issues may come up with the annual push to allow rifles statewide during deer hunting season. Then, he turns the show over to the following guests:Friend of the program Land Tawney joins to discuss his role as co-chair of the new American Hunters & Anglers organization. Nevada Glackler, Mammal Nursery Director at the Wildlife Rehabilitation Center of MN, gives us the lowdown on the groundhog (it is their day, don't you know).

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36:01

Maintaining our "Musk" and Highlighting a Public Gem

WCCO Outdoors ·

2025/01/27

Rob Drieslein kicks off this week's edition of the program with a few headlines, including a couple of tidbits with new state and federal leaders taking office. Then, he turns the show over to the following guests:Aaron Meyer, co-chair of the Minnesota Muskie & Pike Alliance, discusses how the state is managing the muskie population on its lakes. Kelly Pharis, coordinator of the Keystone Woods Wildlife Management Area, tells us about this parcel of public land located in the northeast section of

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35:43

Issues Facing the DNR Into 2025

WCCO Outdoors ·

2025/01/20

This week, Rob Drieslein starts the show by focusing a few minutes on a certain "bird of prey" species. Then, he gets into more headlines with the following guests:Outdoor News editor Tim Spielman brings us a recap of this year's MN DNR roundtable event. MN DNR Fish & Wildlife Division Director Kelly Straka gives us an update on the department's 10-year Deer plan as it moves past its halfway point. She also tells us if Chronic Wasting Disease is under control among the deer population.

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36:00

Anticipating the Future of the Bite and Hunt

WCCO Outdoors ·

2025/01/13

To get this week's episode going, host Rob Drieslein has a DNR update on issues affecting Whitetail deer hunting. After that, he discusses more topics with the following guests:Joel Nelson, Marketing Director for the onX Fish app, describes how the area's ice fishing is developing. Eric Miller, Rifle Product Manager for Federal Premium, tells us about the new product that the organization has created ahead of the 2025 hunting seasons.

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36:01

Looking Future and Past Going Into 2025

WCCO Outdoors ·

2025/01/06

It's a new year, which means new headlines for Rob Drieslein to mull over. After doing that, he welcomes the first guests of 2025:Outdoors News contributor Glen Schmitt describes whether ice fishing conditions should improve with the colder weather settling in. Friends of the Boundary Waters executive director Chris Knopf explains the impact former President Jimmy Carter had on the environment and outdoors sporting.

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36:01

More Than A Partridge in a Pear Tree

WCCO Outdoors ·

2024/12/23

As we head towards the Christmas and Hanukkah holidays, Rob Drieslein is in to talk Outdoors headlines. After spending a little more time on Chronic Wasting Disease, he turns the show over to the birds. The following guests help guide the conversation: "The Bird Chick" Sharon Stiteler returns for a second straight week. This time, she discusses Winter feeding habits for the birds that stick around the area. MeatEater.com contributor Tony Peterson is back to chat about hunting. This instance

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36:01

Time to Catch Up With Some Old Friends

WCCO Outdoors ·

2024/12/16

As we head towards the end of the year, Rob Drieslein goes through some of the Outdoors stories in the news. He also invites some old friends on this week's broadcast. "The Bird Chick" Sharon Stiteler discusses what happened during the migration season for our feathered friends. Outdoor News contributor Tim Lesmeister offers his list of the top 10 Outdoors stories of 2024.

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35:59

The Hunts Continue On Across Minnesota

WCCO Outdoors ·

2024/12/09

Rob Drieslein tells us the latest when it comes to the outdoors. And he gets some help from the following guests:MeatEater.com contributer Tony Peterson chimes in as some of the deer hunting seasons wind down. Barry Allen, Senior Regional Director from Ducks Unlimited, gives us a recap of the now-completed duck hunting season.

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