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Minnesota Outdoor News Radio

Minnesota Outdoor News Radio

Every week, Outdoor News Radio explores timely outdoors topics emerging from Minnesota, the Upper Midwest, and around the country. For one hour, host Rob Drieslein, managing editor and president of Outdoor News, Inc., interviews a slate of natural resource experts, conservation advocates, and top outdoors writers. Along with regular co-host Tim Lesmeister, expect raucous and sometimes irreverent banter about hunting and fishing, shooting sports, wild game cooking, and nature. Among the program’s

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Episode 564 – Mille Lacs, Red Lake regs, gut pile...

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2025/10/31

Top topics on Outdoor News Radio this week include Editor Tim Spielman sharing his story with Managing Editor Rob Drieslein about his successful archery deer hunt last week. They also discuss a new winter walleye regulation on Upper Red Lake and an impending rule for Mille Lacs. Then Grace Milanowski from University of Minnesota Extension […]The post Episode 564 – Mille Lacs, Red Lake regs, gut pile study, rut-time tips, lead bullets, PF furloughs appeared first on Outdoor News.

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Episode 563 – Corner crossing victory, poached swans,...

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2025/10/24

Top topics on Outdoor News Radio this week include Editor Tim Spielman sharing his story with Managing Editor Rob Drieslein of four poached trumpeter swans in western Minnesota. Then Tom Carpenter from Pheasants Forever joins the program to provide an upland bird hunting update, notably on sharp-tailed grouse, prairie chickens, and ring-necked pheasants across the […]The post Episode 563 – Corner crossing victory, poached swans, pheasant update, whitetail rut hunting tips appeared first on Outdoor

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Episode 558 – Archery deer, year-round bass, B&C...

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2025/09/19

Top topics on Outdoor News Radio this week include discussion with Rob Drieslein and Tim Spielman about multiple hunting seasons kicking off, plus news on year-round bass fishing in Minnesota. Then Jon Gassett from the Wildlife Management Institute and Boone and Crockett Club joins the program to discuss the recently released Poach and Pay report, […]The post Episode 558 – Archery deer, year-round bass, B&C Club’s poaching report, remembering Robert Redford appeared first on Outdoor News.

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Episode 556 – Federal duck numbers, Minnesota...

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2025/09/05

Top topics on Outdoor News Radio this week include discussion with host Rob Drieslein and Editor Tim Spielman on federal duck numbers. Then Sharon Stiteler “the Birdchick” visits to talk about fall migration. Dennis Anderson joins the program to discuss his idea of a “Duck Summit” with Drieslein and listeners. Tim Lesmeister and Drieslein talk […]The post Episode 556 – Federal duck numbers, Minnesota pheasants, fall bird migration, and a “Duck Summit” appeared first on Outdoor News.

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Episode 555 – Duck concerns, hunting seasons, Brad...

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2025/08/29

The Minnesota State Fair wraps up on Labor Day, Sept. 1, and top topics on Outdoor News Radio this week include discussion with host Rob Drieslein and Editor Tim Spielman about concerns regarding duck populations. Then Brad Parsons from Minnesota DNR Fisheries joins the program to discuss the walleye limit switch from 2 to 3 […]The post Episode 555 – Duck concerns, hunting seasons, Brad Parsons on Mille Lacs, Stan Tekiela, big bears appeared first on Outdoor News.

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Episode 554 – State Fair, Mille Lacs walleye limit,...

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2025/08/22

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.

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Episode 550 – 2025 grouse forecast, swimmer’s itch...

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2025/07/25

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.

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Episode 549 – Mille Lacs walleyes, Nobles County PF,...

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2025/07/18

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.

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Episode 548 – Conservation in Big Beautiful Bill,...

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2025/07/11

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.

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Episode 546 – CWD zones, canoeing MN rivers, roadless...

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2025/06/27

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

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Episode 544 – Capitol wrap-up, new boating permits...

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2025/06/13

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.

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Episode 542 – New Minnesota WMA, pheasant chicks,...

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2025/05/30

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.

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Episode 541 – New DNR aircraft, nature talk with Stan...

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2025/05/23

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

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Episode 540 – Fishing opener recap, turkey talk with...

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2025/05/16

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.

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Episode 539 – Fishing opener, birdwatching, outdoors...

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2025/05/09

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.

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Episode 537 – Turkey update, ODN Man of the Year,...

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2025/04/25

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.

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Episode 536 – Remembering Jeff Broberg, dire wolf...

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2025/04/18

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

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Episode 535 – Coaster brookies spawning, remembering...

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2025/04/11

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

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Episode 534 – Canada tariffs update, Wisconsin spring...

Minnesota Outdoor News Radio ·

2025/04/04

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.

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Episode 533 – Minnesota delivers 2025 Bassmasters...

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2025/03/28

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

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