WCCO Outdoors

This episode is dedicated to all of our underwater friends, as Rob Drieslein talks fishing throughout the hour. He also invites a couple of experts on to further talk about the topic: Shannon Fisher, MN DNR Fisheries Populations and Regulations Manager, joins the program to remind us about the rules anglers need to heed while on and off the water. Croixsippi Services fishing guide Charles "Turk" G...

With a month of the new administration in the history books, Rob Drieslein has some thoughts moves made in conservation circles. After giving his thoughts, he welcomes the following guests: Dan Stark, MN DNR's Large Carnivore Specialist, gets us prepared for the upcoming Black bear hunting season. Outdoors journalist Josh Haiar gives us the latest on what's happening over in South Dakota.

To kick off this episode, Rob Drieslein goes back to last week to expand the discussion on growing the elk population in Northern Minnesota. Beyond that, he welcomes the following guests on the show: New MN DNR Wildlife Section Manager Dave Trauba outlines the organization's future plans for duck and pheasant hunting. Naturalist, author, and wildlife photographer Stan Tekiela explains why we're se...

To kick off this week's edition (no pun intended), Rob Drieslein brings us in on the upcoming Outdoors sporting show schedule, as well as his fascination with literary legend Ernest Hemingway. After that, he opens up the program to the following guests: "Outdoors News" web editor Eric Morken gives us more information on Whitetail deer hunting, scouting during the Winter, and newer software to help...

This week, Rob Drieslein begins by digging in on what issues may come up with the annual push to allow rifles statewide during deer hunting season. Then, he turns the show over to the following guests: Friend of the program Land Tawney joins to discuss his role as co-chair of the new American Hunters & Anglers organization. Nevada Glackler, Mammal Nursery Director at the Wildlife Rehabilitation Ce...

Rob Drieslein kicks off this week's edition of the program with a few headlines, including a couple of tidbits with new state and federal leaders taking office. Then, he turns the show over to the following guests: Aaron Meyer, co-chair of the Minnesota Muskie & Pike Alliance, discusses how the state is managing the muskie population on its lakes. Kelly Pharis, coordinator of the Keystone Woods Wi...

This week, Rob Drieslein starts the show by focusing a few minutes on a certain "bird of prey" species. Then, he gets into more headlines with the following guests: Outdoor News editor Tim Spielman brings us a recap of this year's MN DNR roundtable event. MN DNR Fish & Wildlife Division Director Kelly Straka gives us an update on the department's 10-year Deer plan as it moves past its halfway poin...

To get this week's episode going, host Rob Drieslein has a DNR update on issues affecting Whitetail deer hunting. After that, he discusses more topics with the following guests: Joel Nelson, Marketing Director for the onX Fish app, describes how the area's ice fishing is developing. Eric Miller, Rifle Product Manager for Federal Premium, tells us about the new product that the organization has cre...

It's a new year, which means new headlines for Rob Drieslein to mull over. After doing that, he welcomes the first guests of 2025: Outdoors News contributor Glen Schmitt describes whether ice fishing conditions should improve with the colder weather settling in. Friends of the Boundary Waters executive director Chris Knopf explains the impact former President Jimmy Carter had on the environment an...

As we head towards the Christmas and Hanukkah holidays, Rob Drieslein is in to talk Outdoors headlines. After spending a little more time on Chronic Wasting Disease, he turns the show over to the birds. The following guests help guide the conversation: "The Bird Chick" Sharon Stiteler returns for a second straight week. This time, she discusses Winter feeding habits for the birds that stick around...

As we head towards the end of the year, Rob Drieslein goes through some of the Outdoors stories in the news. He also invites some old friends on this week's broadcast. "The Bird Chick" Sharon Stiteler discusses what happened during the migration season for our feathered friends. Outdoor News contributor Tim Lesmeister offers his list of the top 10 Outdoors stories of 2024.

Rob Drieslein tells us the latest when it comes to the outdoors. And he gets some help from the following guests: MeatEater.com contributer Tony Peterson chimes in as some of the deer hunting seasons wind down. Barry Allen, Senior Regional Director from Ducks Unlimited, gives us a recap of the now-completed duck hunting season.

On this Thanksgiving Weekend edition of the program, Rob Drieslein provides an update on Chronic Wasting Disease in deer across Minnesota. He also opens his door to welcome the following guests: Anna Mangan from the University of Minnesota-Duluth's Natural Resources Research Institute tells us about her team's project on flying squirrels. MN DNR Fisheries Section Manager Brad Parsons gives us some...

This week, Rob Drieslein provides some updated information on some of the Fall hunting seasons. He also checks in with the following guests: The MeatEater contributor Patrick Durkin describes how the Outdoors scene is currently going in Wisconsin. Lori Maumann, Information Officer for the MN DNR's Nongame Wildlife Program, tells us about the department's new Eagle Cam.

During this edtion of the show, Rob Drieslein looks at the first week of the Firearm (A) deer hunting season. He also takes some time to chat with the following guests: 3 Rivers Fishing Adventures guide Darren Troseth tells us how sturgeon fishing is going on the St. Croix River. Backcountry Hunters & Anglers CEO Patrick Berry describes the continued need to protect public lands across the country...

As we continue to assess the results of Tuesday's election, Rob Drieslein offers his take on the issues effecting conservation around the state. He also focuses in on deer topics with the following guests: MN DNR Wildlife Health Supervisor Erik Hildebrand gives us updated info of how Chronic Wasting Disease is impacting the state's deer population. MN Deer Hunter's Association executive director J...

During this week's edition of the program, Rob Drieslein tells us the latest on the movements of invasive carp through the state's waterways. After that, he speaks to the following guests: Conservation MN policy director Nels Paulsen explains the impact of Amendment 1 on Tuesday's election ballot. University of Alaska-Fairbanks assistant professor Ellen Candler discusses the latest findings in res...

This week, Rob Drieslein gives up a heads up to some changes you'll see for the upcoming bear trapping season. Then, he chats with the following guests: Pheasants Forever magazine editor Tom Carpenter goes in-depth on the current hunting season. Outdoor News contributor and wild game chef Jeff Benda previews the upcoming seasons for hunting those type of animals.

Rob Drieslein starts this week's episode with a couple of stories about the southern neighbor (Iowa). He also lets a couple guests open up about their specialties: Outdoor News web editor Eric Morken dives through his preview of next month's Firearms deer hunting opener. Brittany VanderWall, a Senior Forestry Manager with the American Forest Foundation, explains the organization's carbon sequestra...

Rob Drieslein is in to give us the latest news from the Outdoor sports world, including the opening of the 2024 Pheasant hunting season. He also chats with the following guests: Dr. Michael Brasher from Ducks Unlimited provides an update to the waterfowl hunting seasons across the area. "Outdoor News" contributor Rob Kimm gives us the latest on Fall fishing as the weather starts to turn toward mor...

Rob Drieslein is in to remember a legend in local clay target shooting. He also discusses how pheasants have found their way into the 2024 election cycle. Plus, we hear from the following guests: South Dakota artist Adam Grimm details how he won the 2025-2026 Federal Duck Stamp contest. Minnesota hunter Samantha Ewald joins the program to tells us about her recent experience when a mother bear and...

There are a lot of headlines to catch up on for Rob Drieslein. He gives us the latest on the Outdoors. Plus, he talks with the following guests: MN DNR Red River Fisheries Specialist Nick Kludt discusses the new documentary focusing on efforts to rebuild the lake sturgeon population in the northwest corner of the state. "Outdoors News" and Meateater contributor Tony Peterson joins the show as hunt...

During the busy time of the Outdoors calendar, Rob Drieslein is in to provide the biggest headlines of the industry (including these unusual weather conditions).  He also chats with the following guests: MN DNR game-bird specialist  Nate Huck talks about the department's request for Upland bird hunters to log their catches dur the small bird seasons. Outdoor News ' South Dakota correspondent John...

Rob Drieslein takes us through the headlines in Outdoor news.  He also opens the up the line to chat with the following guests: Captain Aaron Kahre from the MN DNR tells us how the department is enforcing the rules as Fall hunting seasons ramp up across the state. Outdoor News web editor Eric Morken talks bow hunting ahead of next weekend's archery deer hunting opener.

As the State Fair winds down, some Outdoors sporting seasons are just beginning.  Rob Drieslein updates the opening days for Minnesota hunting.  Plus, we hear from the following guests: MN DNR research scientist Eric Michel provides the latest on the elk population across the state. Famed Outdoors columnist and author Phil Bourjaily talks about what ultimately drew him to shotgun hunting.