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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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Host and Outdoor News Managing Editor Rob Drieslein and Editor Tim Spielman discuss Game Fair’s decision to cancel its 2020 event, then Backyard and Beyond columnist Stan Tekiela drops in to chat about eagles and ospreys. Columnist and blogger…
A fishing tip you'll want to hear all about.
More on chorus frogs and spring peepers.
In these times of social distancing, a fun project for the kids. Here's how to do it.
A road-kill armadillo in northeastern Minnesota?
Tips for catching crappies.
Kicking off this week’s show, host Rob Drieslein and Outdoor News Editor Tim Spielman discuss Minnesota DNR Enforcement’s announcement that it has cited two men in the ruffed grouse poaching case caught on trail camera last month. Longtime…
This is the year to replace your sonar. Here's why.
Leave those deer fawns alone this spring.
Minnesota Supreme Court concludes that DNR acted within its statutory authority in renaming Lake Calhoun as Bde Maka Ska.
Youngsters, what you need to know to get that much-wanted boating permit.
More choices for Minnesota elk hunters.
Lots of topics in this week’s installment of Outdoor News Radio. “Tackle” Terry Tuma recaps fishing opener 2020, then Backyard and Beyond columnist Stan Tekiela drops in to chat about fishers in southern Minnesota as well as spring…
A walleye tip from Mr. Walleye himself.
A turkey-hunting tip you'll want to check out.
Protecting big bluegills.
Check out these fun fishing facts.
Coronavirus-related restrictions on these Minnesota treasures.
The kickoff of the inland waters walleye and northern pike seasons in Minnesota dominates a solid chunk of this week’s show, including a discussion with Tim Spielman, then Lake of the Woods tourism’s Joe Henry about the border…
A few fun fishing facts for Minnesota anglers.
Calling all turkeys: Hunting tips you'll want to hear.
Don't be pruning those oak trees.
A story in turkey-hunting safety.
How to fish crappies ... with a drop shot and bobber.
Outdoor News Radio this week highlights the gangbusters wild turkey season unfolding across Minnesota this spring. Stan Tekiela drops in to chat about chorus frogs and spring peepers, not to mention the dancing of woodcock in open woodlots…
A secret to calling turkeys that you'll want to know.
Yes, it's that time of year. What you need to know to keep bears away from your backyard.
An eye on turkey-hunting gun optics – there are plenty of options to consider.
Social distancing and safety tips for boaters.
How you can help with a potential ruffed grouse poaching case. Check out more info on the incident here.
Lots of headlines and topics in this week’s Outdoor News Radio, starting with host Rob Drieslein and Tim Spielman breaking down the impressive increase in wild turkey hunter numbers during the first season in Minnesota. Then the topic…
The great pelican migration.
Why you should consider getting a walleye stamp.
The skinny on the Dubuque Rig.
A case for rattle-baiting during the spring.
Minnesota suspends annual spring fish-stocking plans. What that could mean for the state's anglers.
Leading the state's discussion on outdoor recreation.
Big announcement from the Minnesota DNR that the agency has canceled its walleye egg-take operation this spring dominates the first segment of Outdoor News Radio. Host Rob Drieslein and Minnesota Outdoor News Editor Spielman also kick around the…
Beware of bears as they start awakening from hibernation.
Keep drones grounded this spring wildfire season. Here's why.
Chasing river walleyes? Take these cues from Mr. Walleye.
Bear hunt applications are available, and the deadline is fast approaching.
Special guest Land Tawney, the president and CEO of Missoula, Mont.-based Backcountry Hunters and Anglers, joins host Rob Drieslein for half of this week’s installment of Outdoor News Radio. Topics include the status of BHA’s rendezvous, birdwatching under…
Can weather be a factor in how much gobbling goes on during wild turkey hunts?
Applications being accepted for careers program.
Heading outdoors? Road closures you need to be aware of.
Interested in being a rainfall monitor?
Results of 2020 Bassmaster Classic.
Big show greets listeners this week starting with host Rob Drieslein and Tim Spielman announcing the 2020 Outdoor News Man of the Year. Tune in to find out who won the award! Then Cory Goldsworthy, Minnesota DNR…
Tips for bagging spring gobblers.
A fishing tip you don't want to miss out on.
A fun project for the family during these times of social distancing.
More on those frogs you hear in the backyard this time of year.
Everyone likes to target and catch crappies. Check out this tip for slabs.
Board meeting to go virtual. Here's how to tune in and what you can expect on the agenda.
Now might be the time to replace your sonar.
Deer fawns starting to pop up across the wildlife horizon – so leave them be. Here's why.
Application deadline approaching for elk hunt hopefuls.
State parks sticker now available for sale online.
Reward offered after dogs poisoned in Forest County.
Mr. Walleye and a tip for finding walleyes this time of year.
Check out this turkey-hunting tip.
The much-anticipated results are in from the spring hearings questionnaire.
Take precautions to avoid incidents with black bears this spring.
Targeting trout? You'll want to know these corrections to the Wisconsin trout-fishing regs.
Fishing crappies in shallow water with a drop shot and a bobber.
A turkey-calling tip you need to know.
Got oak trees? Here's why not to prune them.
Catch-and-release walleye regs to remain in effect here for another year.
A number of state parks and forests are reopening amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Shootings of protected birds on the rise.
What you need to know to keep the bears away.
Looking deeper into turkey-hunting gun optics options.
An important thing to know for calling in those spring gobblers.
When it comes to deer, your input is important.
Mr. Walleye knows crappies, too. Check out this tip for targeting spring slabs.
Why you need to be rattle-baiting this time of year.
Why you need to try the Dubuque Rig. The what?
What you need to know about this year's duck hunt.
Band harvest number declaration down from last year. Why the decrease?
Why it might pay to go electric with your fillet knife.
Helping to keep wildlife wild.
Seedling orders suspended, too.
Spring wild turkey hunt to go on as planned.
Tundra swan is shot, law enforcement looking for answers.
Yes, weather can impact gobbling during turkey hunts. Check out the details here.
Just how many white-tailed deer are in the state?
Waterfowl hunting reg changes on the way.
So who ended up winning the recent Bassmaster Classic?
Burning permits suspended – even campfires are discouraged.
You'll want to hear these spring turkey hunting tips.
The humorous side of Cuffs & Collars.
Yes, there is a difference between buffalo and bison, and here it is.
Getting outdoors amid the COVID-19 saga.
Spring fish and game hearings to go on – but with a twist.
Winnebago System walleye bag limits set to change.
In-person portion of spring hearings cancelled, but you can still participate online. Here's how.
An appeal of a federal ban – did U.S. Supreme Court decide to review it more thoroughly?
A species of special concern case.
New fishing regs for Mississippi River border waters set to kick in.
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