WCCO Outdoors

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.

To open up this week's show, Rob Drieslein pours through the number from the 2025 state deer hunting sessions. Then, he pulls in the following guests to fill out the episode: Hunting expert and communicator Ron Spomer discusses what to expect when going firearms hunting. Scott Sparlin, executive director for the Coalition for a Clean Minnesota River, tells us about the group's efforts to keep the...

In this first episode of 2026, Rob Drieslein takes us out angling. He focuses on fishing seasons and topics, with guests including OnX Fish owner Joel Nelson (an update on the ice fishing season) and MN-FISH executive director Mark Holsten (what topics the group would like to tackle with the 2026 legislature).

It's the final show of 2025! To kick things off, Rob Drieslein offers some books you can check out with the outdoors in mind. After that, the episode is full of guests: Sharon Stiteler (a.k.a. The Bird Chick) returns for a second straight week. This time, she'll give us some tips on spotting owls and some other bird species around the Twin Cities metro area. Lessard-Sams Outdoor Heritage Council e...

To kick off this holiday edition of the show, Rob Drieslein dives into the wild turkey population numbers across the state. Then, he catches up with a couple old friends: Sharon Stiteler (a.k.a. The Bird Chick) returns to offer the latest news on our fine, feathered friends. Outdoorsman extraordinaire Tony Roach describes his transition from open-water to ice fishing as the frozen season really ge...

During this episode of the program, Rob Drieslein digs into several topics with the following guests: Outdoors photographer and contributor Mark Morrison discusses what we should expect during the last couple of weeks of archery deer hunting. Our host continues his talk with incoming Backcountry Hunters and Anglers CEO Ryan Callaghan.

On this edition of the show, Rob Drieslein updates the deer hunting tallies as the seasons continue. After that, we hear from the following guests: Activist and conservationist Robin Greenfield explains why he decided to truly live off of foraging the land for an entire year. Incoming president of Backcountry Hunters & Anglers Ryan Callaghan describes what he wants to help the organization accompl...

To open up this holiday weekend episode, Rob Drieslein starts the transition to the ice fishing season. After that, he welcomes the following guests: Outdoor News contributor Stan Tekiela is back to talk more non-game topics. This time around, he digs into migrating bird species and the flying squirrel project he's involved in. Outdoor guide Matt Johnson switches the focus back to ice fishing, wit...

To start this week's edition, Rob Drieslein updates the numbers as the Minnesota firearm deer hunting season winds down. Then, he welcomes the following guests on the show: Outdoor News contributor Pat Durkin lets us know what's happening with the Wisconsin firearm deer hunting season as it opens up for 2025. Outdoor News contributor Stan Tekiela is back. This time, he's talking wild turkeys as we...

To kick off this episode, Rob Drieslein goes through the numbers when it comes to license sales during the opening weekend of the firearms deer hunting season. After that, he opens up the show to the following guests: Dawn Reding, associate professor of Biology at Luther College, tells us about her ongoing research of bobcats around the Upper Midwest. Aaron Murphy, the COO of American Hunters & An...

It was a big couple of days on the outdoors calendar, so Rob Drieslein devotes quite a bit of time to the opening weekend of the firearm deer hunting season. Jared Mazruek, executive director of the MN Deer Hunters Association, joins to help with the recap. We also get some information on the water. MN DNR fisheries supervisor Brett Flatten provides some updates on the current sport netting season...

On this week's edition of the program, Rob Drieslein digs into the latest attempt in Congress to open public lands to development. After speaking on that, he chats with the following guests: Grace Milanowski, U of M extension researcher and program coordinator for Offal Wildlife Watching, provides an update on the study on scavenging of deer gut piles. Meateater.com contributor Tony Peterson retur...