WCCO Outdoors

Mar 09 2025 108 ep. 35 mins 18

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Every Sunday 'WCCO Outdoors' talks hunting, fishing, outdoor recreation, and fun destinations for Minnesotans to explore.

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More Talk on Angling, With a Little Hunting Thrown In

Mar 09 2025 36 mins

During this edition of the program, Rob Drieslein discusses how recent government decisions may effect fishing on area lakes. Before that, the show is packed with the following guests: Eric Meyer previews the upcoming Minnesota Deer & Turkey Classic. RainyDaze service guide Chris Granrud looks at how ice fishing is starting to wrap up in northern parts of the state. Bemidji Stat

Topics Baiting Us to Go to the Lake

Mar 02 2025 36 mins

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 guid

A Bear of a Hunt and Looking Out West

Feb 23 2025 36 mins

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 Sout

Hunting Plans for Some Fowls and The Re-emergence of the Snowy Owl

Feb 16 2025 36 mins

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 exp

Deer Hunting Procedures and Growing the Elk Population

Feb 09 2025 36 mins

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

A New Voice for Conservation and An Ode to a Familiar Mammal

Feb 02 2025 36 mins

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

Maintaining our "Musk" and Highlighting a Public Gem

Jan 26 2025 36 mins

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

Issues Facing the DNR Into 2025

Jan 19 2025 35 mins

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 pas

Anticipating the Future of the Bite and Hunt

Jan 12 2025 36 mins

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 or

Looking Future and Past Going Into 2025

Jan 05 2025 36 mins

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