Episode 478 – Minnesota DNR unveils its new state record fish program, migration update with Stan Tekiela and lake sturgeon in court

The Minnesota DNR unveiled its new state records fish program last week, and this week’s Outdoor News Radio devotes ample time to breaking it down. Specifically, what does it mean for historic records like Leroy Chiovitte’s big walleye that has been arguably Minnesota’s most legendary fish since 1979? Mandy Erickson from the DNR explains the program to host and Managing Editor Rob Drieslein, then he and Tim Lesmeister discuss its ramifications for old records. In between, Backyard and Beyond columnist Stan Tekiela talks about how quickly migration is unfolding across Minnesota and the Upper Midwest. Tim Spielman also joins Rob to chat about new legislation at the State Capitol including eliminating the shotgun zone and a dispute over lake sturgeon.