Minnesota Outdoor News Radio
Episode 604 – Retiring MN DNR fisheries chief Brad Parsons, “What3Words” app, sharp-tailed grouse
Brad Parsons recently announced his retirement from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources fisheries division effective this September, and he joins Rob Drieslein for a two-part interviewing recapping his career and analyzing the state of sportfishing in the state. Tim Lesmeister also joins Drieslein to make the case for his favorite new location app, What3words. The pair also discuss the status of sharp-tailed grouse in Minnesota and Wisconsin where seasons for the gamebird have been restricted, or even closed.
The Great Northeast Podcast
Episode 102 — Huntstock 2026
Pat Guyette, promoter of Huntstock returns to the podcast on the heels of a successful debut of the hunting festival in Wisconsin and ahead of the next one coming up in Massachusetts Aug. 7-9. Pat talks about the challenges of building a new show and the benefits of working an established event. Much of the talk centers on the seminar speakers and their different approaches and techniques. The conversation wraps up with some talk about the future of Huntstock.
From the Pages of Outdoor News
MN Daily Update: How does William the Conqueror connect to an astronomy column?
In a recent “Star Watch” column for Outdoor News, Bob Drieslein asked, “How does William the Conqueror connect to an astronomy column?” Rob Drieslein shares this interesting connection.
WI Daily Update: Help monitor Wisconsin’s chimney swift roost and nest sites
The Wisconsin DNR announced the Wisconsin Chimney Swift Working Group has launched a new and efficient tool for those interested in monitoring chimney swift roost and nest sites. Listen here for more information.
