WCCO Outdoors

On this episode of the show, Rob Drieslein turns more focus to activity on the state's lakes.  He talks those through with the following guests: Lindner Media Productions general manager and host Jeremy Smith reviews the recent DNR Roundtable and discusses some other hot topics in the world of fishing. Angler Dan Steele talks about Winter lake trout fishing and the big catch he had recently.

This week, Rob Drieslein gets into current ice conditions and an update on Asian Carp.  He also sits with the following guests: Iowa DNR wildlife research analyst Dan Kaminski describes what's behind the recent decline of wild turkey populations. MN State Representative Rick Hansen reviews this year's DNR Roundtable and previews the Outdoor topics he hopes to bring up during the 2024 legislative s...

On this week's edition, Rob Drieslein brings some focus to the waterways with the following guests: Outdoor News contributor Joel Nelson provides an update on lake ice now that a good, deep freeze has shown up this Winter. Friends of the Mississippi River Land Use & Planning Program Director Colleen O'Connor Toberman previews some upcoming meetings that will look at invasive carp making their...

Rob Drieslein is back for the initial edition of 2024.  He welcomes these men on the line as the first guests of the New Year: Famed angler and fishing guide Tony Roach gives us an update of on this most unusual ice fishing season. MN DNR conservation officer Nicholas Prachar describes a recent incident that ended up with a trapper using CPR to save the life of a Northern MN pine marten.

On the last day of the year, Rob Drieslein reminisces on some of the most intriguing interviews of 2023: Outdoor News contributor Ron Hustvedt speaks on Bud Grant's love of outdoor sporting and the impact of the Vikings legend in light of the former coach's passing. Scott Bestul tells us about the large shed antlers that were claimed in Southern Minnesota and where they land on the all-time list....

Rob Drieslein is in to give us the latest scoop on hunting and fishing.  He also chats with the following guests: U of M postdoctoral researcher Ellen Candler discusses a recent study on deer responses to scents of their predators around bait piles. MeatEater contributor Tony Peterson tells us how his deer hunting season is going.

Rob Drieslein is in to roll through the week's biggest outdoor headlines.  The main focus of this week's edition, however, turns to fishing.  The following guests join in of the fun: Grace Loppnow and Kayla Zankle from the MN DNR provides the latest on efforts to combat Invasive Carp in the state's waterways. Outdoor News fishing writer Glen Schmitt gives us an update on ice conditions as the weat...

This week, Rob Drieslein has some thoughts on the deer hunt and some whispers about restricting it.  Then, he catches up with the following guests: Trampled by Turtles guitarist and lead vocalist Dave Simonett tells us how the Outdoors and conservation have played a big part in his life. Lake of the Woods Tourism Bureau executive director Joe Henry tells us if the ice fishing season is being adver...

As the Outdoors seasons transition, Rob Drieslein gives us a rundown of what's happening in the hunting and fishing worlds.  He also chats with the following guests: Sushma Reddy, Breckenridge Chair of Ornithology at the U of M's Bell Museum of Natural History, explains the American Ornithological Society's decision to rename dozens of bird species. Pheasants Forever VP Emeritus Joe Duggan looks b...

Rob Drieslein gears up for the holiday week by giving you the latest in Outdoor news.  Plus, he chats with the following guests: Sabina Chandler, manager of the Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife & Fish Refuge, gives us an update on the migration of tundra swans. Erik Hildebrand, MN DNR Wildlife Health Supervisor, tells us about the department's monitoring of Chronic Wasting Disease in...

Rob Drieslein brings us news as we continue through the firearm deer hunting season.  He also devotes time to chat with the following guests: MN DNR Wildlife Populations and Regulations Manager Leslie McInenly talks about the impact that exotic species (specifically feral pigs and released mink) are having around the state. Big game hunter and outdoors writer Craig Boddington discusses the attract...

It's another busy weekend in Outdoors sports, and Rob Drieslein goes through it with the following guests: Backcountry Hunters & Anglers MN chapter board chair Eli Mansfield recaps the opening weekend of this year's firearms deer hunting season. Outdoors writer Patrick Durkin provides an update on what's going on in Wisconsin, including a change in that state's DNR leadership, wolf management,...

There's a lot of news that Rob Drieslein has to cover on this week's edition.  He also talks with the following guests: Pheasants Forever editor Tom Carpenter gives us a rundown on how the current season is going. MN DNR Big Game program leader Barb Keller offers a preview of next weekend's Firearm Deer Hunting opener.

Rob Drieslein is back at it, going through the big stories of the week.  Plus, he sits down with the following guests: Outdoorsman Mo Vang talks about how he has encouraged his daughter's interest of hunting and fishing. Sharon Stiteler (a.k.a. The Bird Chick) is back on the show to give us the latest happenings at Denali National Park in Alaska.

It's a full show this week, as Rob Drieslein welcomes the following guests on the program: Outdoor News staff writer Brian Mozey provides a recap of this weekend's Governor's Pheasant Hunting Opener. MN Deer Hunters Association executive director Jared Mazurek discusses why the organization put up billboards asking for more wolf management in the state. Outdoors News and Modern Carnivore contribut...

Leading up to Twins pregame we talk all things outdoors with waterfowl and duck hunting to start off the show talking with Graham Greseth, owner of Maxxed Out Guides. Checking in on how the duck hunting opener went and the different ducks he had come across in the field. We also talked to Mark Weber about hunting and cooking venison. We also talked to Joe Albert, who is in charge of Communications...

In this exclusive "web-only" edition of the program, Rob Drieslein packs the show with a ton of guests.  They include: Local bow hunter LeRoy Purrier describing his effort in bagging a large buck. MN DNR Enforcement Division Communications Coordinator Joe Albert recaps the division's K9 training event. MeatEater contributor Tony J. Peterson looks back on the opening weekend of the 2023 Bow hunting...

Along with going over some of the biggest Outdoors stories of the week, Rob Drieslein welcomes the following guests on this week's program: Chuck Black explains his artwork that won the 2023 Federal Duck Stamp contest. MN DNR research scientist Tyler Obermoller tells us about a new study asking for deer hunters to describe what they're seeing with the nature that surrounds them.

This week, Rob Drieslein goes through some of the headlines as the annual Bow hunting season opens up.  He also brings on the following guests: MN DNR Fisheries Program consultant Jon Hansen goes through how the public can comment on special regulations that may need some adjustments before next year's Open Water season. Ducks Unlimited Director of Science & Planning John Colucci gives us some...

On this edition of the program, Rob Drieslein addresses a couple of topics outside of the major Outdoors stories with the following guests: Minnesota DNR Upland game research scientist Tim Lyons goes through the numbers of the recently completed Ringneck pheasant survey done for state of Minnesota. U of M assistant professor Dr. Tiffany Wolf talks about how brainworm is affecting the moose populat...

It's the unofficial end of Summer, but the headlines don't stop for outdoors sports.  Rob Drieslein goes through the news of this Labor Day weekend and welcomes the following guests on the show: MN-FISH executive director Mark Holsten describes some of the group's ongoing efforts and initiatives. Melissa Wagner, the MN DNR's Lanesboro area fisheries supervisor, talks about how the state is handlin...

During this edition, Rob Drieslein digs into some intriguing topics: Author Steve Knutson tells us the why behind his new book detailing the tradition of duck clubs in Minnesota. Backcountry Hunters & Anglers MN chapter coordinator Aaron Hebeisen breaks some massive news on a big event coming to the Twin Cities.

Rob Drieslein is letting us know his thoughts on declining duck and mallard numbers in Minnesota.  He also connects with the following guests: Modern Carnivore publisher and editor Mark Norquist tells us how the organization is providing opportunities for people without a family hunting tradition to get into these sports. Outdoor News contributor John Pollmann talks about the declining pheasant nu...

This week, Rob Dreislien brings on a slew of guests to go through some major stories in the world of outdoor sports: Pheasants Forever VP Emeritus of Corporate Relations Joe Duggan remembers the life of longtime Minnesota outdoors writer Shawn Perich. Outdoors journalist Ron Hustvedt recaps the first weekend of the 2023 Game Fair event. MN DNR Metro Fisheries Division large river specialist Joel S...

Rob Drieslein gives us his thoughts on the outdoor stories of the week.  Plus, we hear from the following guests: Tom Glines, Midwest Director of Development for the National Wild Turkey Federation, recaps the group's celebration for 50 years of wild turkey restoration in the state. Outgoing Backcountry Hunters & Anglers CEO/president Land Tawney talks about his reasoning for stepping down fro...