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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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We’ve got changes to the 2021 waterfowl hunting season in Minnesota, including an early teal season and five-bird bag for Canada geese. Host and Managing Editor/President Rob Drieslein also discusses with Tim Spielman the new group of “advisors”…
A case for the humble .22.
K9 additions to the DNR.
A winning recipe.
Firewood recommendations to help stop the movement of invasive species.
Big news this week as Gov. Tim Walz suggested in a letter to legislative leaders that the DNR take on oversight of game farms in Minnesota.
Big news this week as Gov. Tim Walz suggested in a letter to legislative leaders that the DNR take on oversight of game farms in Minnesota. Outdoor News Managing Editor and President Rob Drieslein and Minnesota Editor Tim…
Spending time in the backcountry? Make sure your water is clean.
An early season walleye tactic from Al Lindner: Working the jig and minnow – without the minnow?
Minnesota DNR webinars: Upcoming topics and how you can participate.
Anglers, be aware of these changes to walleye fishing on Lake Mille Lacs.
An emergency action in the fight against chronic wasting disease.
A big announcement from the Minnesota DNR this week prohibiting movement of farmed deer for two months highlights news discussion on this week’s broadcast. Managing Editor and President Rob Drieslein and Minnesota Editor Tim Spielman also talk about…
New love for the humble canoe.
A new sense of urgency in dealing with CWD in the state.
Safe boating tips for summer fun on the water.
Frustration with how the environment was treated in past legislative session.
DNR conservation officer dies in the line of duty.
Big headlines dominate this week’s Outdoor News Radio. Host and Managing Editor Rob Drieslein and Minnesota Editor Tim Spielman discuss the tragic passing of state Conservation Officer Sarah Grell, who died in an automobile collision on Monday, May…
A big change in the leadership at Rapala.
A common little bird with a creepy name. Here's more about the brown creeper.
With a drought looming, how are mule deer faring in this neighboring state?
An update on how the 2021 wild turkey hunt is progressing. Are numbers lagging?
More on applying for – and participating in – the upcoming elk hunt.
Kicking off this week’s Outdoor News Radio, host and Managing Editor Rob Drieslein and Tim Spielman recap the Minnesota fishing opener and discuss the recent report of a deer farmer dumping dead whitetails on public land. St. Croix…
A setback to the NRA.
Cold-water safety tips.
Re-strengthening wild bird protections?
Make sure that dock is legal.
Taking even more aggressive actions against Asian carp.
It’s Minnesota Fishing Opener Weekend 2021, and Outdoor News Radio host and Managing Editor Rob Drieslein brings up lots of topics related to the outlook for angling this weekend. He and Tim Spielman also chat about the annual…
Underwater cameras not just for ice anglers anymore.
USFWS announces proposal for new or expanded hunting and sport fishing opportunities. For details ...
As the opener looms, beware of northern pike zone regulations.
Beware of "orphaned" wildlife. If you care, leave it there.
Lower levels planned on this lake. Here's more on the drawdown.
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.
The best training tool any rifleman can use.
Important study of ruffed grouse to continue.
Famed lodge gets a facelift.
A grab-bag of outdoor news goodies.
Fish consumption advisories.
Be safe around the state's nearly 4,000 dams. Here are some tips.
Don't move that firewood!
A jig and a minnow without the minnow? Al Lindner shares early season walleye tactics.
Clean-water options when in the backcountry.
How you can enter – and the deadlines – for a host of state stamp art contests.
It's cool to canoe.
How you can help drive the state's next conservation comeback.
Results for variety of wildlife surveys now available.
It's the boating season. Here's how you can tread safely on the water this summer.
The deadline is now to apply for the state elk hunt.
Rapala announces major leadership change. Here's who's calling it a career at the Midwest-based company.
You've probably seen this common little bird around, but maybe weren't sure what you were seeing. Here's more on the brown creeper.
Hunt mule deer in North Dakota? You'll want to know how the herd there is doing these days.
Pair of hunters share Hunter Ethics Award.
Participate virtually tonight to help mold these walleye catch-and-release regs.
NRA suffers a setback in its bankruptcy case and effort to reincorporate in Texas.
If you're anywhere around the water these days, you'll want to know these cold-water tips.
A proposal to end a rule that weakens wild bird protections.
Volunteer honored by DNR.
Capturing carp – and gearing up for even more aggressive actions in the battle against the invasives.
Open-water anglers, too, taking advantage of underwater cameras.
More opportunities for hunters and anglers?
Peninsula State Park visitors to be in for a treat.
If you care, leave it there – as in wildlife babies.
Taking positive steps to improve air quality.
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.
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