Minnesota Outdoor News Radio
Episode 600 – Remembering Tom Neustrom, summer fishing with Tony Peterson, 2026 MN grouse survey
Tim Lesmeister and Rob Drieslein start the show remembering their friend and one of Minnesota’s leaders on the state fishing scene, Tom Neustrom, 77, who died on Sunday, July 5. Then regular guest Tony Peterson visits to talk summer fishing tactics and issues. Charlotte Roy, Minnesota DNR grouse project leader then breaks down the results of 2026 spring ruffed grouse drumming survey and explains how the survey influences the outlook for hunting the gamebirds in the fall. Lesmeister and Drieslein wrap up the show with some fun topics, including their memories of a mid-1970s environmental and bicentennial icon, the cowboy hat-wearing Johnny Horizon.
The Great Northeast Podcast
Episode 100: Celebrating the 100th episode with Steve Piatt
As the nation celebrates its 250th birthday, the podcast celebrates its 100th episode by bringing back retired New York Outdoor News Editor Steve Piatt. Since Steve lives just inside the Pennsylvania border, he’s on top of the issues facing hunters in the Keystone state and shares some observations on Sunday hunting and youth hunting expansion, as well as some talk on bear and elk. Then it’s on to New York for some talk about DEC’s recent regulation changes that intend to encourage hunters to take more antlerless deer.
From the Pages of Outdoor News
MN Daily Update: Details from state’s latest ruffed grouse survey
The Minnesota DNR released results from the state’s latest ruffed grouse survey. Listen here for details.
WI Daily Update: New invasive species confirmed in Wisconsin
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources announced the confirmed presence of pale swallow-wort, an invasive vine, in Oconto and Shawano counties. Listen here for details.
