WCCO Outdoors

In this week's abbreviated edition, Rob Drieslein gives his opinion on how the midterm election results may effect conservation and outdoors sports. Then, Meateater.com contributor Tony Peterson describes the mood for the state's Firearms Deer Hunting opener.

Rob Drieslein is on the mic to usher in the first November episode of the year. He kicks off the show by looking back on the career of retiring MN DNR liaison Bob Meyer. Then, he chats with the following guests:

U of M extension researcher and program coordinator Grace Milanowski explains the latest findings from the annual offal (deer gut pile) survey being compiled through the university program.

Pheasants Forever Journal editor Tom Carpenter describes how the current hunting season is going.

Rob Drieslein is in to guide us through another hour of Outdoors expertise. He starts by remembering U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service Special Agent Richard Dickinson. Then, he turns over the show to the following guests:

MN DNR specialists Paul Burr (Deer coordinator) and Patrick Hagen (Wildlife disease response coordinator) discuss the current deer hunting seasons and any updates on Chronic Wasting Disease.

Duck hunters Brian Myers and Dave Zentner explain why they're proposing for Minnesota to establish a civilian-led Conservation Council.

To start this week's edition, Rob Drieslein discusses the MN DNR's decision to forgo the three-duck bag limit option. Then, he gets into a deeper discussion with brothers Jim & Will Pattiz from the More Than Just Parks website. They talk about issues affecting the nation's Public Lands, including threats to those spaces and advice on how to manage them.

Rob Drieslein is in as the calendar turns to October. He starts this week's episode by revealing the winner of the 2026 Federal Duck Stamp contest. Then, he opens up the lines for the following guests:

Public lands enthusiasts Jim and Will Pattiz discuss their love of the outdoors and what you'll find on their website, More Than Just Parks.

MN DNR wildlife manager Blane Klemek describes how the department plans to open up more hunting walking trails in northern parts of the state.

Sharon Stiteler (a.k.a. The Bird Chick) is back to talk about several feathered-friend topics, including the latest on Fall migration patterns.

If you're a hunter or angler, what can you do with the meat you collect? Chef and author Hank Shaw offers tips to enjoy the spoils of those efforts. Plus, hear about his new book.

Rob Drieslein hits the ground running this week. He opens up the show to a slew of guests:

Delta Waterfowl Chief Policy Officer John Devney peers ahead to what the duck hunting season might look like in 2027.

Sharon Stiteler (a.k.a. The Bird Chick) is in to chat about the type of birds we should expect to see during the Fall migration.

Outdoor News web editor Eric Morken previews next weekend's Archery deer hunting opener.

Rob Drieslein is back, and he ends the month of August with a packed show full of the following guests:

MN DNR bear project leader Andrew Tri gets us ready for the opening of the 2026 Black Bear hunting season.

NatureSmart.com founder Stan Tekiela discusses timelines for the upcoming Fall bird migration patterns.

Fairmont conservationist & outdoorsman Doug Hartke offers his thoughts on being named Outdoor News' 2026 Person of the Year.

To kick off this week's episode, Rob Drieslein recaps his recent trip to Alaska. He also goes over the visit with frequent guest Stan Tekiela. Afterwards, we hear about the latest plan to manage fishing on Leech Lake with MN DNR large lake specialist Erin Hawes.