Minnesota Outdoor News Radio
Episode 597 – MN elk drama, federal Roadless Rule, special panfish regs, N.D. waterfowl update
Tim Lesmeister and Rob Drieslein start the show with a discussion about why Minnesota is struggling to establish an elk herd in northeastern Minnesota. They also break down the latest duck numbers from the heart of the Duck Factory in North Dakota that show waterfowl numbers down. Corey Fisher from Trout Unlimited joins the broadcast to talk about efforts to repeal the federal roadless rule that erupted in Congress last week and continue to stew with the Trump administration. The Minnesota DNR’s John Dunn then outlines the agency’s plans to implement special fishing regulations on 12 new lakes, including nine panfish water bodies. The agency is taking public comments on the proposed new regs through the end of September. Lesmeister and Drieslein wrap up the show with chatter on invasive buckthorn and honeysuckle, as well as Randy Moss’ interest in bass fishing.
The Great Northeast Podcast
Episode 99: Debbie Brosen — the New York Outdoor News 2026 Person of The Year
After summarizing the DEC’s new hunting regulations centered around harvesting more antlerless deer in New York, Dan welcomes New York Outdoor News Person on the Year, Debbie Brosen. A gifted artist, Debbie’s work supports a number of volunteer efforts in the outdoor community, including Becoming an Outdoors Woman, the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation and several more.
From the Pages of Outdoor News
MN Daily Update: Millions of acres of roadless areas at risk in U.S. Senate bill
An amendment added to a bipartisan wildfire bill in a U.S. Senate committee earlier this month would end protections for millions of acres of roadless areas on U.S. National Forest properties, including in Minnesota and Wisconsin. Listen here for details.
WI Daily Update: Millions of acres of roadless areas at risk in U.S. Senate bill
An amendment added to a bipartisan wildfire bill in a U.S. Senate committee earlier this month would end protections for millions of acres of roadless areas on U.S. National Forest properties, including in Minnesota and Wisconsin. Listen here for details.
