Episodes

  • The Power and Water and Words

    The Power and Water and Words
    Jun 14 2026
    Rob Drieslein opens up this week's edition by reviewing his interaction with the MN DNR's new electronic licensing system mobile app. Later, he dives into varying topics with the following guests: Outdoor News contributor and Blue Water Science owner Steve McComas (a.k.a. The Lake Detective) is back to discuss topics affecting our lakes in 2026, including fish populations, algae bloom concerns, and an update on Zebra mussels. Author and retired professor Dr. Curtis L. DeBerg offers the story of how he came across an inscribed edition of Ernest Hemingway's "The Old Man and The Sea" in southeastern Minnesota.
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    36 mins
  • A New Gateway for Your Outdoors Excursions

    A New Gateway for Your Outdoors Excursions
    Jun 8 2026
    To start this week's episode, Rob Drieslein provides an update on research of Chronic Wasting Disease. After that, he spends the majority of the show chatting with MN DNR Fish & Wildlife director Kelly Straka about the new electronic licensing system that goes into effect this week.
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    36 mins
  • Scenic Captures and The Woft of Musk-ie

    Scenic Captures and The Woft of Musk-ie
    Jun 1 2026
    Rob Drieslein ends the month of May by going through some of the Outdoors headlines. Then, he chats with the following guests: Seth Owens from Pheasants Forever discusses his longtime passion for taking wildlife photography. MN DNR northeast region fisheries manager Leslie George tells us about the department finalizing long-range plans for muskie fishing across the state.
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    36 mins
  • Small-Mouth Prevalence and Discussing A Couple Apex Predators

    Small-Mouth Prevalence and Discussing A Couple Apex Predators
    May 24 2026
    On this Memorial weekend episode, Rob Drieslein looks back at the state legislature passing the Outdoor Heritage bill in the last hours of the 2026 session. Afterwards, he opens up the lines to speak with the following guests: Outdoors journalist Mark Neuzil talks about the prevalence and importance of small-mouth bass in the Boundary Waters area of Northern Minnesota. Outdoor News contributor Stan Tekiela returns to focus in on a couple of apex predators in the state...cougars and bears.
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    36 mins
  • Don't Forget This Fish and Birds Head Back North

    Don't Forget This Fish and Birds Head Back North
    May 18 2026
    To kick off this week's edition, Rob Drieslein brings us up-to-speed on the outdoor Legacy bill over at the State Capitol. Then, he chats with the following guests: While the focus is on Walleye at this time, angler and journalist Gord Ellis updates the conditions across the region for Lake Trout fishing. Outdoor News contributor and Nature Smart founder Stan Tekiela is in to talk migratory birds, including owls and orioles
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    36 mins
  • Flying High and Government Intervention

    Flying High and Government Intervention
    May 10 2026
    As the opening weekend of Walleye fishing season wraps up, Rob Drieslein begins the program by discussing work at the State Capitol that could affect bow and firearms hunting. Afterwards, he opens up the lines for the following guests: Ed Hahn, Director of Advancement & Marketing at the National Eagle Center, explains how the U.S. Postal Service is connected to an upcoming event for the Wabasha-based organization. Minnesota Conservation Federation executive director Brad Gausman talks about legislation in St. Paul and what it means for the outdoors across the state.
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    36 mins
  • Getting Ready to Cast a Line

    Getting Ready to Cast a Line
    May 3 2026
    On this week's edition of the show, Rob Drieslein pays tribute to late painter and visual artist David Maass. Then, our host turns the program over to angling. He welcomes MN DNR Mille Lacs fisheries supervisor Greg Berg and St. Cloud-based fishing guide Capt. Josh Hagemeister to talk fishing ahead of next weekend's Governor's Fishing Opener.
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    36 mins
  • Bear Season and Targeting the Clay

    Bear Season and Targeting the Clay
    Apr 26 2026
    At the beginning of this week's edition, Rob Drieslein goes through a few headlines in the world of the outdoors. Then, he talks to the following guests: MN DNR Large Carnivore Specialist Dan Stark tells us about the looming deadline to apply for bear hunting licenses. The talk shifts to clay target shooting with Drew Tri, spokesperson for and marketing director of the MN High School Clay Target Shooting League.
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    36 mins