As the State Fair wraps up, Rob Drieslein opens up this show by previewing the hunting seasons that will get going in the next few weeks. Then, he'll shift the focus with help from the following guests:

Brad Parson, MN DNR fisheries section manager, chats about some of the headlines affecting anglers, including the announced walleye catch increase on Lake Mille Lacs.

Outdoor News contributor Stan Tekiela returns with more stories from his trip to the Galapagos Islands.

Hear from kids who got away, a father who ran in alongside first responders, and Minnesota's top political leaders as we grapple with something all-too familiar: a school shooting. Get the latest on the perpetrator, and insight into what -- if anything -- may finally change.

To begin this week's episode, Rob Drieslein digs into the MN DNR's announcement that walleye limits on Lake Mille Lacs will increase. Then, we hear from the following guests:

"Outdoor News" contributor Stan Tekiela is back to recap his recent global adventure...to the Galapagos Islands.

MN DNR wildlife research biologist Andrew Tri provides the info you'll need to know when bear hunting season starts on Labor Day (September 1st).

With Game Fair wrapped up for another year and the State Fair around the corner, there's a lot for Rob Drieslein to dig into. To help him out, he welcomes Meateater.com contributor Tony Peterson back on the show to preview what hunters and anglers should expect during the Fall 2025 season across the state.

Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin are meeting today in Alaska to talk about the possibility of peace in Russia's war against Ukraine. One analyst says the word 'no' is Trump's most powerful weapon ... But will he use it? Also, CBS' Major Garrett has tips on what to watch for in the meeting.

Here are the facts, darn facts and opinions about President Donald Trump ordering the National Guard into Washington D.C., a move some believe underscores his totalitarian tendencies and others believe is a much-needed security measure for a key place in America.

At the beginning of this episode, Rob Drieslein digs into how deer management is going across the state. Then, he turns the program over to ducks, with help from the following guests:

MN DNR migratory game bird consultant Nate Huck discusses topics surrounding various types of the bird species, including Blue-winged teals and mallards.

Scott Anderson, Director of Non-Traditional Fundraising & Promotions at Ducks Unlimited, chats about how conditions are for the birds in Northern Minnesota. Also, we hear about the organization's annual National Trip Auction.

To kick off this week's episode, Rob Drieslein looks ahead to a new MN DNR rule removing the "B" deer hunting seasons from the annual calendar. Then, he turns the show over to bird chatter and the following guests:

MN DNR researcher Charlotte Roy details the organization's recent studies on Ruffed Grouse in northern parts of the state.

WI DNR researcher Amy Shipley explains her recent study on how geese and swans are affecting wild rice that's grown in the area.

On this week's episode, Rob Drieslein opens up by answering why there are discussions for permits to kill some Common merganser ducks on a couple state lakes. Afterwards, he chats with the following guests:

MN DNR Commissioner Sarah Strommen is back for the second part of her two-week interview. This time around, she chats about the Get Out initiative, funding for the agency, the impacts of crossbow hunting, and more.

Outdoor News VP of Sales & Marketing Josh Ahlberg provides a recap of the 2025 ICAST fishing trade show.

Rob Drieslein opens up this week's episode with a fishing update on Lake Mille Lacs. Then, he welcomes on the following guests:

Delta Waterfowl Chief Policy Officer John Devney joins the show to talk ducks and how these birds will be affected by the recent Reconciliation Act passed in D.C.

MN DNR Commissioner Sarah Strommen is on for the first of a two-part, two-show interview. This week, she discusses what state government did during the 2025 session that affects the outdoors.