Épisodes

  • River Fishing and More Owl Discussions

    River Fishing and More Owl Discussions
    Mar 2 2026
    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.
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    36 min
  • Collecting Momentos & Memories

    Collecting Momentos & Memories
    Feb 23 2026
    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.
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    36 min
  • Outdoor Mentoring and Boundary Defining

    Outdoor Mentoring and Boundary Defining
    Feb 16 2026
    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 impacts could be expected from recent work to reverse the mining ban in that region.
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    36 min
  • Winging It with Our Feathered Friends

    Winging It with Our Feathered Friends
    Feb 9 2026
    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 the Upper Midwest.
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    36 min
  • 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