Épisodes

  • The Finer Details of Hunting Preparation

    The Finer Details of Hunting Preparation
    Feb 2 2026
    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 us through the process of how the organization builds its hunting and fishing regulation booklets.
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    36 min
  • Lesser-Known Truths in the Outdoor World

    Lesser-Known Truths in the Outdoor World
    Jan 26 2026
    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 surrounding tributaries. Durell Smith, president of the Minority Outdoor Alliance, explains the group's goal to introduce more minority populations to the world of hunting and fishing.
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    36 min
  • Roundtable Recap and An Update on the Ice

    Roundtable Recap and An Update on the Ice
    Jan 19 2026
    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.
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    36 min
  • A Big Shot and Saving the Minnesota River

    A Big Shot and Saving the Minnesota River
    Jan 12 2026
    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 state's namesake waterway healthy.
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    36 min
  • Headed to the Water for the New Year

    Headed to the Water for the New Year
    Jan 5 2026
    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).
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    36 min
  • Guest-Loaded Show to Close Out 2025

    Guest-Loaded Show to Close Out 2025
    Dec 29 2025
    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 executive director Mark Johnson explains what plans the council will continue to move on as he sets to retire next month. Backcountry Hunters & Anglers MN chapter chair Chance Adams provides a preview of next month's North Country Icebreaker event.
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    36 min
  • Feathers and Fish Ahead of Christmas

    Feathers and Fish Ahead of Christmas
    Dec 22 2025
    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 gets rolling.
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    36 min
  • Ending One Session and Beginning Another

    Ending One Session and Beginning Another
    Dec 15 2025
    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.
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    36 min