Episodes

  • Celebrating Many Facts of Life on the Water

    Celebrating Many Facts of Life on the Water
    Jul 7 2025
    After a Sunday off due to a Twins night game, Rob Drieslein is back on the air to close out your July 4th weekend. He starts by updating how the Outdoors could be affected by the Big Beautiful Bill going into law. After that, he chats with the following guests: Freelance outdoors journalist contributor Roy Heilman discusses his recent article on some of the lesser-known places you should canoe across the state. Matt Jensen, Rapala USA VP of Marketing & eCommerce, offers up a preview of what you can find at the annual ICAST sportfishing trade show.
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    36 mins
  • Four-Legged Law Enforcers and The Cost of Entry

    Four-Legged Law Enforcers and The Cost of Entry
    Jun 22 2025
    On this episode of the program, Rob Drieslein offers his condolences to the late MN Speaker of the House Melissa Hortman. After that, he talks to the following guests: Conservation Officer Jake Swedberg of the MN DNR updates us on the organization's K9 program. Outdoorsman Ron Hustvedt discusses potential recreation fee increases to access your favorite outdoors activities.
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    36 mins
  • 'Is this who we are?' Reaction to political shootings in Minnesota, plus the latest on how the killing spree unfolded

    'Is this who we are?' Reaction to political shootings in Minnesota, plus the latest on how the killing spree unfolded
    Jun 16 2025
    A detailed 20-page complaint filed by federal prosecutors reveals chilling details about the actions by Vance Boelter, the suspect in targeted, political shootings that left former Minnesota Speaker of the House Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark dead, and State Senator John Hoffman and his wife seriously injured. Here's reaction from local hosts on WCCO in Minneapolis, plus commentary on our overly hot political climate in the US, and how we can prevent this from happening again.
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    39 mins
  • Appreciative of Being on the Water

    Appreciative of Being on the Water
    Jun 16 2025
    In this Father's Day edition of the program, Rob Drieslein revisits the new law regarding shotgun and rifle hunting across the state. Then, he chats with the following guests: MN DNR Boating Law Administrator Capt. Adam Block about the new law that will eventually require all watercraft operators to be licensed. Blue Water Science owner Steve McComas (a.k.a. The Lake Detective) describes how the state's lakes are faring as we roll towards the official start of Summer.
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    36 mins
  • The Return of Muskie Fishing and a Treasured Friend

    The Return of Muskie Fishing and a Treasured Friend
    Jun 9 2025
    After a week off (pre-empted by the Twins), Rob Drieslein is back at it. He opens this episode by revisiting the potential legislation to allow rifle hunting across parts of the state. Then, he opens up the lines to the following guests: Muskie fishing education Steve Heiting joins the program with the Muskie season getting underway this weekend. Sharon Stiteler (a.k.a. "The Bird Chick") steps back from our feathered friends to discuss a welcomed reunion with a former co-worker from Alaska.
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    36 mins
  • Love for the Outdoors on a Holiday Weekend

    Love for the Outdoors on a Holiday Weekend
    May 25 2025
    On this Memorial Day weekend, Rob Drieslein is still here for you with the latest outdoors sporting news. He opens up by talking about a controversial case involving public versus private land. Then, he welcomes the following guests on the broadcast: After discussing what he did on his recent travels, Naturesmart.com creator and Outdoors News contributor Stan Tekiela is back to talk about his local birding adventures. Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership president and CEO Joel Pedersen digs into the help that naturalist interests are set to receive from the budget reconciliation bill passed by the U.S. House this week.
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    36 mins
  • Featuring Other Aspects of Nature

    Featuring Other Aspects of Nature
    May 18 2025
    With most open-water fishing seasons open, Rob Drieslein opens this week's episode by looking ahead to the upcoming Muskie opener in July. Then, he welcomes the following guests on the show: Longtime Outdoor News contributor Stan Tekiela updates his recent travels. Agate Financial Services president Craig Prudhomme shows off his expertise on the colorful rocks found in nature. Plus, he previews the upcoming Gem & Mineral Show in Moose Lake (July 19-20).
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    36 mins
  • Don't Forget About Our Feathered Friends

    Don't Forget About Our Feathered Friends
    May 12 2025
    It may be the Walleye Fishing opener this weekend, but host Rob Drieslein has his mind on birds...specifically turkeys. First, Rob takes a few minutes to recap the Public Lands Rally that happened earlier this week at the State Capitol. Then, he brings on Meateater.com contributor and renowned outdoorsman Tony Peterson for an extended discussion about the turkey hunting season (which continues through the end of May).
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    36 mins