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 many guests, get news updates from editors Tim Spielman, Dean Bortz, and Brian Peterson. Hear fishing tips from Freshwater Fishing Hall of Fame legendary angler Terry Tuma, hunting tactics from Tony Peterson, and nongame notes and stories from “Birdchick” Sharon Stiteler and Backyard and Beyond columnist Stan Tekiela.
Episodes
This week’s show launches with Rob Drieslein and Tim Spielman discussing the latest update on the Asian carp advance up the Mississippi River, plus insight into a shovelnose sturgeon poaching case. Then Thomas Gable from the border country Voyageurs Wolf Project joins Rob to share fascinating new wolf behavior the study has documented: wolves hunting …
Get the straight outdoors scoop on the latest headlines with host and Managing Editor/Publisher Rob Drieslein plus Editor Tim Spielman as they take a final look at the legislative session and consider the implications on the latest U.S. Supreme Court ruling affecting the Clean Water Act. Then Stan Tekiela pops in to chat nongame, including …
With the 2023 legislative session wrapped up, host and Managing Editor/Publisher Rob Drieslein and Editor Tim Spielman break down what policy items passed, including crossbows statewide during the general archery hunting season (for all ages) and two-line fishing on the Minnesota and lower Mississippi rivers. Then the man behind the Outdoor News Fishing Report, Glen …
Tons of news topics dominate chatter with host and Managing Editor Rob Drieslein, Editor Tim Spielman, and regular contributor Tim Lesmeister. For starters, the bass season (starting in 2025) could be open year-round under a new proposal. Also, the Minnesota Deer Hunters Association announced it is boycotting the annual Governor’s Deer Opener. At the legislature, …
Managing Editor and Publisher Rob Drieslein plus Editor Tim Spielman break down the outlook for this Saturday’s May 13 Minnesota walleye opener. Then “Tackle” Terry Tuma, Tom Peterson from Al’s Goldfish, and Tim Lesmeister all offer their tips and tactics for mid-May walleye, pike, and crappie fishing. Good luck this opening weekend!
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What’s the status of ice-out as we barrel down toward the May 13 Minnesota Fishing Opener? Managing Editor and Publisher Rob Drieslein plus Editor Tim Spielman kick that question around plus they discuss canine flu and whether the state’s shotgun zone should continue to exist. Then Tony Peterson visits the show again to offer …
The Minnesota State Legislature is winding down, so Managing Editor Rob Drieslein and Editor Tim Spielman closely are monitoring policy issues like shotguns statewide, a possible wolf hunt ban, and the potential renewal of the Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund. Then Tony Peterson jumps into the program to offer some mid-season turkey hunting tips, …
There is language in the state Legislature that would ban wolf hunting, even if the feds delist the species in Minnesota, and Rob Drieslein and Tim Spielman kick that around as well as a letter some scientists filed protesting the credentials of U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Director Martha Williams. Then Molly Tranel Nelson from …
Fast-melting snow means trout streams are running clear for this weekend’s April 15 trout opener. Host and Outdoor News Publisher/Managing Editor Rob Drieslein and Editor Tim Spielman discuss that topic plus a Minnesota moose population update, and their thoughts on transferring the Upper Sioux Agency State Park to tribal interests. Then new Pheasants Forever/Quail Forever …
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