Lots of whitetail chatter as the Nov. 7 firearms deer opener kicks off. Tony Peterson spends a segment recapping his southeast Minnesota wilderness hunt and offering tips for calling deer during the heart of November. Tim Lesmeister and Rob Drieslein discuss election results from across the region and what they mean for the outdoors and conservation. Logan Nevins from Ducks Unlimited headquarters chats up the early duck season and previews DU’s upcoming Into The Vault fundraiser which begins Nov. 23. Other topics include a dedication for Tom Neustrom on Lake Pokegama, scholarship winners for the 2026 Outdoor News Foundation, and research from the Maryland Department of Natural Resources into the effectiveness of forward-facing sonar.
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Episode 617 – Minnesota deer opener. Post-election notes. Grunt tube tricks with Tony Peterson. DU’s ‘Into The Vault’ fundraiser. FFS research
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