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Every week, Outdoor News Radio explores timely outdoors topics emerging from Minnesota, the Upper Midwest, and around the country. For one hour, host Rob Drieslein, managing editor and president of Outdoor News, Inc., interviews a slate of natural resource experts, conservation advocates, and outdoors scribes. Along with regular co-host Tim Lesmeister, expect raucous and sometimes irreverent banter about hunting and fishing, shooting sports, wild game cooking, and nature. Among the program’s many guests, get news updates from editors Tim Spielman, Dean Bortz, and Brian Peterson. Hear fishing tips from Freshwater Fishing Hall of Fame legendary angler Terry Tuma, hunting tactics from Tony Peterson, and nongame notes and stories from “Birdchick” Sharon Stiteler and Backyard and Beyond columnist Stan Tekiela.
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Kicking off this week’s Outdoor News Radio, Managing Editor and President Rob Drieslein along with Editor Tim Spielman discuss the recent court ruling affecting the Lac qui Parle land acquisition and whether – the wake of the ruling…
Just how devastating white nose syndrome has been on our bat populations.
The 50th anniversary of Rapala-Outdoor News contest and partnership.
An Outdoor News Facebook Live event worth checking out.
The sound of spring – chorus frogs.
As the state fishing opener looms, check out this silent auction.
Fishing opener 2021 looms as Outdoor News Radio kicks around topics like the bait supply and outlook for the bite given the late, May 15 start to the open-water gamefish season. (Wisconsin’s begins May 1!) Matt Jensen, the director…
DNR volunteers share a special commitment. How you can become one.
And this year's Upper Red open-water walleye bag limit is ...
How you can report this fish-related emergency.
Take a Mom Fishing dates a little different this year.
Deadline fast approaching for bear hunters.
Lots of fishing opener outlook chatter on this week’s edition of Outdoor News Radio. The middle part of this week’s broadcasts contains interviews with Tom Neustrom from the Grand Rapids area and Fred Parnow from Lake of the…
Cuyuna State Recreation Area mountain bike trails continue to expand.
Public comment and online meeting to focus on recreational trail divisions in Foothills State Forest.
Richmond man is Snowmobile Safety Instructor of the Year.
Fishing for stream trout – and a new tool to help you find the fish.
A new outbreak of CWD.
Full show this week includes chatter about 31 invasive silver carp being removed from the Mississippi River plus a new state record walleye in North Dakota. Pat Durkin from Wisconsin joins the show to discuss his recent piece…
A look at the upcoming Minnesota fishing opener.
Spring cleaning – for your bird feeders, too.
It's a rite of spring, but again this year, it's a no-go.
When it comes to mastering turkey calling, rely on the masters.
Why you should hold off on pruning those oak trees until July.
New proposed waterfowl regulations for Minnesota dominate discussion in this week’s Outdoor News Radio. Joining host and Managing Editor/President Rob Drieslein to chat about the new potential rule is Editor Tim Spielman, and the pair offer their perspective…
Tips for finding sheds.
The story behind male ruffed grouse drumming.
What you'll need to know about these proposed waterfowl regulation changes.
Removing invasive carp from the Mississippi River.
Spring burning restrictions added for several counties in the state. Which ones?
Kicking off this week’s Outdoor News Radio, Host and Managing Editor/President Rob Drieslein and Editor Tim Spielman discuss (one last time) DNR efforts to redirect the state Critical Habitat match. They also discuss the final funding of the…
Trail cameras and spring turkeys.
The changing colors of birds and animals.
Delving into Critical Habitat funding.
Be bear smart this spring. Here's how.
And the Lake Mille Lacs open-water walleye regulations are ...
The Minnesota DNR announced this week that its annual walleye egg operation is back underway this spring after COVID protocols prevented it from happening in 2020. Outdoor News Radio host and Managing Editor Rob Drieslein kicks that topic…
The so-called splash-duck concept and why this outdoors journalist doesn't like it.
Big news in the business of fishing.
Change to bird protections law and what it means to wildlife in the state.
How might dry conditions in this region impact ducks?
Live crayfish and why you shouldn't import them.
Top topics from this week’s Outdoor News Radio include dry conditions across the prairie pothole region, plus lots of enthusiasm for walleye and sturgeon on the Rainy River this spring after local officials closed most landings in 2020.…
Info on the walk-in access program.
What you need to know about spring turkey hunting.
Rainfall volunteers needed. Here's how you can participate.
Fire advisories and preventing wildfires.
How you can participate in these whitetail meetings.
Outdoor News Radio host and company Managing Editor and President Rob Drieslein starts this week’s show with Minnesota Editor Tim Spielman and a discussion about the so-called “splash duck” waterfowl hunting concept being kicked around by the Minnesota…
Duck and goose hunters, mark your calendars now.
Report these yellow flowers – they're invasives.
Celebrating a long-running Rapala-Outdoor News contest and partnership.
Catch up with Outdoor News on Facebook Live.
Listening in on ... chorus frogs.
It's open-water fishing time, so check out this nonprofit group and their upcoming silent auction.
More on this deadly bat disease and results of a study showing just how devastating it has been.
Volunteers needed for this unique survey – here's what you need to know and how you can help.
Results from the spring hearings questions are now in.
Steps to being bear aware this spring.
Hey, state outdoors types, check out this app.
Bluebird lovers celebrate an anniversary.
Board approves migratory bird hunting season framework and regulations, including ...
How you can weigh in on this wild rice process.
Want to be a conservation warden?
Spring turkey season set to kick off, and hunting opportunities still remain.
You can help improve Wisconsin's natural resources – and more.
It's best to learn from the masters when looking to master your turkey calling.
Doing some spring cleaning? Don't forget those bird feeders.
Hold off on pruning those oak trees – here's why.
How you can help shape the future of deer hunting in Wisconsin.
Help in the state's battle against AIS.
Loads of lands for turkey hunters.
A carp removal project like no other.
Ruffed grouse ... drumming?
In search of sheds – here's how to find 'em.
Trail cams and spring gobblers.
How you can help endangered resources in the state.
More on critters that change their colors.
It's time to be bear aware.
Volunteers needed for frog-call surveys.
Why the so-called splash-duck concept isn't a good thing.
Big news in the fishing biz.
Reversing a bird law and what it means for wildlife.
Dry conditions in this region and what that might mean for duck numbers.
Now is the time to try to draw the hunt of a lifetime.
Celebrating a woman who's making history at the DNR.
Spring wildlife risk.
It's time to start thinking about tree-planting for spring. Here's what's available and how you can get your hands on these seedlings.
More about how you participate in this important rite of democracy in the state.
Seeking public input on migratory fall bird hunting.
Pesticide study in deer in Minnesota and what it might mean for the region.
In-person hunter education courses starting up.
Wolf management process kicks off.
Discussing Lake Michigan whitefish management.
Be on the lookout for prescribed burns across the state.
Some backcountry equipment tips.
Recipients of the "tree" awards.
Youths, here's how you can enter this popular art contest.
More on a Wisconsin duck stamp proposal.
PBS shining a light on these Wisconsin treasures.
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