Episodes

  • The Wing is the Thing

    The Wing is the Thing
    Mar 29 2026
    This week, Rob Drieslein opens up by explaining moose population numbers from the latest surveys across the state. Then, he floats a feather out to the following guests for this episode's interviews: Meateater.com Tony Peterson returns to preview the upcoming turkey hunting season. Spring migration season is getting underway. Sharon Stiteler (a.k.a. The Bird Chick) joins to talk about the species we should be looking for.
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    36 mins
  • Birds on the Brain and Hosting a Natural Environment

    Birds on the Brain and Hosting a Natural Environment
    Mar 22 2026
    Rob Drieslein touches on a couple topics to begin this week's edition. However, the episode is quite guest-loaded. Regular guest Tony Peterson is back to discuss a slew of topics, with a focus on turkey hunting. Maple River elementary school teacher Cory Roeker explains the importance of helping his students learn to build wood duck nesting houses. Minnesota Native Landscapes project manager Logan Riedel tells us what the company does to turn your lawn into an inviting space for natural life (plant, animal, and insect).
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    36 mins
  • Enforcement Through the Laws and the Public

    Enforcement Through the Laws and the Public
    Mar 15 2026
    As another hit of Winter rolls across the region, Rob Drieslein continues to have the Outdoors on his mind. This week, he starts by remembering the life and impact of the late hunter and author Milo Hansen. Afterwards, he welcomes two MN DNR guests on the show: Lt. Michael Lee talks about the organization's Conservation Officer Academy and how people can start the process if they want to become an enforcement officer. Assistant Southern Regional fisheries manager Nate Hodgins tells us how we can participate in the current comment period on how the department's management should regulate nearly 200 lakes across the state.
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    36 mins
  • About Ducking Time and Casting a Rough Line

    About Ducking Time and Casting a Rough Line
    Mar 9 2026
    Rob Drieslein opens up the episode by discussing why hunters aren't able to sell the venison they may kill and break down. Then, he welcomes the following guests on the show: Star Tribune Outdoors columnist Dennis Anderson previews the upcoming Duck Summit (which he talked about on the program last Summer). Native Fish for Tomorrow co-founder Tyler Winter talks about angling for various species or Rough fish across the state.
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    36 mins
  • River Fishing and More Owl Discussions

    River Fishing and More Owl Discussions
    Mar 2 2026
    This week, Rob Drieslein starts the show by touching on issues that are more broad in national scope. Then, he welcomes the following guests on the show: MN DNR area supervisor Nick Schlesser looks at fishing out on the Mississippi River. Outdoor News contributor and Nature Smart founder Stan Tekiela returns. This time around, he talks about various owl species.
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    36 mins
  • Collecting Momentos & Memories

    Collecting Momentos & Memories
    Feb 23 2026
    This week, Rob Drieslein hops to it with a few minutes on jackrabbits. Then, he opens up the lines to chat with the following guests: Outdoorsman Joe Shead takes us into the annual shed antler season. Outdoors News contributor Stan Tekiela gives us a recap of his recent trip to Yellowstone National Park.
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    36 mins
  • Outdoor Mentoring and Boundary Defining

    Outdoor Mentoring and Boundary Defining
    Feb 16 2026
    On this week's edition of the show, Rob Drieslein dotes on a few topics. Then, he opens up the meat of the program to the following guests: Mike Christensen, Director of Operations for Pass It On! Outdoor Mentors, explains how this Kansas-based organization helps get younger people into the world of Outdoors sports. Matt Schultz, Program Manager for Sportsmen of the Boundary Waters, discusses what impacts could be expected from recent work to reverse the mining ban in that region.
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    36 mins
  • Winging It with Our Feathered Friends

    Winging It with Our Feathered Friends
    Feb 9 2026
    Rob Drieslein starts this week's episode by taking to the water and discussing new perch limits that will take place. After that he brings on a more feathery touch with the following guests: Jared Wiklund from Pheasants Forever wraps up the latest hunting season across the state line in South Dakota. International Own Center executive director Karla Bloem talks about the species you can see across the Upper Midwest.
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    36 mins