WCCO Outdoors

Even on this holiday weekend, Rob Drieslein is in to bring us the top headlines from the last week. He also has time to chat with the following guests: Outdoor News contributor Ryan Rothstein talks the latest news about Whitetail deer. Mike Sidders, Chief Marketing Officer of Delta Waterfowl, joins to preview the organization's annual Duck Hunters Expo (July 24-26 in Des Moines).

This week, Rob Drieslein offers his thoughts on the controversy surrounding the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool in Washington, D.C. After that, the conversation returns to Outdoors sports. Outdoor News contributor Colleen Foehrenbacher explains her day job as executive director of the Eagle Bluff Environmental Learning Center. Ron Hustvedt returns to talk fishing and tackle some other Outdoors to...

On this Father's Day, Rob Drieslein opens the program by previewing the licenses you can apply for to hunt elk this season. After that, he goes to the water to chat with the following guests: Trout Unlimited Public Lands policy director Corey Fisher explains his organization's stance in opposing the removal of the USDA's long-standing Roadless Rule. MN DNR Fisheries Rules & Regulations coordinator...

Rob Drieslein opens up this week's edition by reviewing his interaction with the MN DNR's new electronic licensing system mobile app. Later, he dives into varying topics with the following guests: Outdoor News contributor and Blue Water Science owner Steve McComas (a.k.a. The Lake Detective) is back to discuss topics affecting our lakes in 2026, including fish populations, algae bloom concerns, an...

To start this week's episode, Rob Drieslein provides an update on research of Chronic Wasting Disease. After that, he spends the majority of the show chatting with MN DNR Fish & Wildlife director Kelly Straka about the new electronic licensing system that goes into effect this week.

Rob Drieslein ends the month of May by going through some of the Outdoors headlines. Then, he chats with the following guests: Seth Owens from Pheasants Forever discusses his longtime passion for taking wildlife photography. MN DNR northeast region fisheries manager Leslie George tells us about the department finalizing long-range plans for muskie fishing across the state.

On this Memorial weekend episode, Rob Drieslein looks back at the state legislature passing the Outdoor Heritage bill in the last hours of the 2026 session. Afterwards, he opens up the lines to speak with the following guests: Outdoors journalist Mark Neuzil talks about the prevalence and importance of small-mouth bass in the Boundary Waters area of Northern Minnesota. Outdoor News contributor Sta...

To kick off this week's edition, Rob Drieslein brings us up-to-speed on the outdoor Legacy bill over at the State Capitol. Then, he chats with the following guests: While the focus is on Walleye at this time, angler and journalist Gord Ellis updates the conditions across the region for Lake Trout fishing. Outdoor News contributor and Nature Smart founder Stan Tekiela is in to talk migratory birds,...

As the opening weekend of Walleye fishing season wraps up, Rob Drieslein begins the program by discussing work at the State Capitol that could affect bow and firearms hunting. Afterwards, he opens up the lines for the following guests: Ed Hahn, Director of Advancement & Marketing at the National Eagle Center, explains how the U.S. Postal Service is connected to an upcoming event for the Wabasha-ba...

On this week's edition of the show, Rob Drieslein pays tribute to late painter and visual artist David Maass. Then, our host turns the program over to angling. He welcomes MN DNR Mille Lacs fisheries supervisor Greg Berg and St. Cloud-based fishing guide Capt. Josh Hagemeister to talk fishing ahead of next weekend's Governor's Fishing Opener.

At the beginning of this week's edition, Rob Drieslein goes through a few headlines in the world of the outdoors. Then, he talks to the following guests: MN DNR Large Carnivore Specialist Dan Stark tells us about the looming deadline to apply for bear hunting licenses. The talk shifts to clay target shooting with Drew Tri, spokesperson for and marketing director of the MN High School Clay Target S...

On this week's episode, Rob Drieslein shares his thoughts on Washington's passage of the mining ban repeal around the BWCA. Afterwards, he welcomes the following guests on the show: Outdoor News contributor Mark Strand tells us what we should know as the turkey hunting season is now underway across the state. Fishing guide extraordinaire Brian "Bro" Brosdahl explains where you can still do a littl...

Rob Drieslein takes a few minutes at the start of this week's episode away from outdoor gaming, as he explains his recent trip to the U.K. Then, he gets back to business by chatting with the following guests: MN DNR fisheries biologist Dean Paron updates us on stream trout fishing across the state. Tony Jones (a.k.a. The Reverend Hunter) recaps his recent trip to the Dakotas for snow goose hunting...

On this Easter holiday, Rob Drieslein gets secular. He opens the show by discussing how legislature has affected outdoor activites (for good & bad). Then, he opens up the lines to the following guests: Sharon Stiteler returns to talk about birds, including something Hollywood does that raises her eyebrow. Wisconsin Outdoor News editor Dean Bortz offers an update on what's happening east of the St....

This week, Rob Drieslein opens up by explaining moose population numbers from the latest surveys across the state. Then, he floats a feather out to the following guests for this episode's interviews: Meateater.com Tony Peterson returns to preview the upcoming turkey hunting season. Spring migration season is getting underway. Sharon Stiteler (a.k.a. The Bird Chick) joins to talk about the species...

Rob Drieslein touches on a couple topics to begin this week's edition. However, the episode is quite guest-loaded. Regular guest Tony Peterson is back to discuss a slew of topics, with a focus on turkey hunting. Maple River elementary school teacher Cory Roeker explains the importance of helping his students learn to build wood duck nesting houses. Minnesota Native Landscapes project manager Logan...

As another hit of Winter rolls across the region, Rob Drieslein continues to have the Outdoors on his mind. This week, he starts by remembering the life and impact of the late hunter and author Milo Hansen. Afterwards, he welcomes two MN DNR guests on the show: Lt. Michael Lee talks about the organization's Conservation Officer Academy and how people can start the process if they want to become an...

Rob Drieslein opens up the episode by discussing why hunters aren't able to sell the venison they may kill and break down. Then, he welcomes the following guests on the show: Star Tribune Outdoors columnist Dennis Anderson previews the upcoming Duck Summit (which he talked about on the program last Summer). Native Fish for Tomorrow co-founder Tyler Winter talks about angling for various species or...

This week, Rob Drieslein starts the show by touching on issues that are more broad in national scope. Then, he welcomes the following guests on the show: MN DNR area supervisor Nick Schlesser looks at fishing out on the Mississippi River. Outdoor News contributor and Nature Smart founder Stan Tekiela returns. This time around, he talks about various owl species.

This week, Rob Drieslein hops to it with a few minutes on jackrabbits. Then, he opens up the lines to chat with the following guests: Outdoorsman Joe Shead takes us into the annual shed antler season. Outdoors News contributor Stan Tekiela gives us a recap of his recent trip to Yellowstone National Park.

On this week's edition of the show, Rob Drieslein dotes on a few topics. Then, he opens up the meat of the program to the following guests: Mike Christensen, Director of Operations for Pass It On! Outdoor Mentors, explains how this Kansas-based organization helps get younger people into the world of Outdoors sports. Matt Schultz, Program Manager for Sportsmen of the Boundary Waters, discusses what...

Rob Drieslein starts this week's episode by taking to the water and discussing new perch limits that will take place. After that he brings on a more feathery touch with the following guests: Jared Wiklund from Pheasants Forever wraps up the latest hunting season across the state line in South Dakota. International Own Center executive director Karla Bloem talks about the species you can see across...

Starting this week's edition, Rob Drieslein details the squirrel and rabbit hunting seasons the continue into February. After that, he turns over the show to discussions with the following guests: Outdoor News' Sales & Marketing Director Brian Knutson reviews his first trip to the annual SHOT Show in Las Vegas. Sarah Middleton, Wildlife Section Rules & Regulations Coordinator of the MN DNR. takes...

This week, Rob Drieslein looks at some lesser-known realities in the Outdoors sporting realm. He starts the episode by discussing the successful repeal of the 20-year mining ban and the effect it will have on the Boundary Waters region. Then, he reaches out to the following guests: Capt. Jarrid Houston, founder and owner of Houston's Guide Service, describes fishing on Lake Superior and its surrou...

It's an "in-house" edition of the episode, as two Outdoor News contributors join Rob Drieslein to discuss some trending topics. Editor Tim Spielman offers a recap of the annual MN DNR Roundtable event. Then, writer Glen Schmitt provides the latest news on the current ice fishing season.