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Episode 590 – Sturgeon lawsuit, Isle Royale moose, Lake Mille Lacs outlook, Minnesota fishing opener
Tim Lesmeister and Rob Drieslein kick off the show recapping the latest news from the Center for Biological Diversity suing the federal government to list lake sturgeon under the Endangered Species Act. They also discuss the latest Isle Royale data that show moose way down, and wolves way up. Then Greg Berg from the Minnesota DNR jumps in to share management notes for walleyes and other species on Lake Mille Lacs as the state bears down on the 2026 May 9th inland waters opener. Fishing guide Josh Hagemeister shares insight from open water fishing thus far this spring and offers his optimistic predictions for next weekend’s fishing opener. Lesmeister and Drieslein circle back with chatter on a gun burglary and a feisty bobcat in Wisconsin plus a bizarre Lake of the Ozarks story involving paddlefish.
The Great Northeast Podcast
Episode 96 — Turkeys For Tomorrow in Western New York
As turkey season progresses in the Northeast, host Dan Ladd is joined by John DeGroot, co-chair of the new Western New York Longbeard’s chapter (flock) of Turkeys for Tomorrow. DeGroot explains how his group came together and decided to partner with the parent organization. They also spend some time talking about turkey hunting, mentoring and some other plans the new chapter has in the works.
From the Pages of Outdoor News
MN Daily Update: Don’t use summer tactics to catch early-season bass
The bass fishing has been great the last week and Tim Lesmeister says it’s going to keep getting better. Here’s why Lesmeister says you shouldn’t be using the same techniques you use during the middle of summer to catch these early-season bass.
WI Daily Update: Don’t use summer tactics to catch early-season bass
The bass fishing has been great the last week and Tim Lesmeister says it’s going to keep getting better. Here’s why Lesmeister says you shouldn’t be using the same techniques you use during the middle of summer to catch these early-season bass.



