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Every Sunday 'WCCO Outdoors' talks hunting, fishing, outdoor recreation, and fun destinations for Minnesotans to explore.... more
FAQs about WCCO Outdoors:How many episodes does WCCO Outdoors have?The podcast currently has 167 episodes available.
July 07, 2024A Matter That's "Deer" to Many HeartsOver this long holiday weekend, there were plenty of chances to get out and enjoy the outdoors. Rob Drieslein is back on to discuss the latest news and welcome the following guests: Mike Schrage, wildlife biologist for the Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Ojibwe, talks about the group's efforts to grow the elk population in Northern Minnesota. Outdoors journalist Ron Hustvedt recaps a recent trip he guided in Washington, D.C. and previews the 2024 edition of GameFair. ...more37minPlay
June 16, 2024Updates on Minnesota Deer and Training Dogs for SportOn this Father's Day edition of the show, Rob Drieslein gives his thoughts on this week's Supreme Court ruling on bump stocks, as well as pintail ducks. He also welcomes the following guests on the show: MN DNR research scientist Eric Michel previews the upcoming deer population study set to start next month in Northeastern MN. Dogtra trainer/consultant Pete Fischer tells us about training dogs to participate in the sporting events held during the Summer months. ...more37minPlay
June 09, 2024Birds Flying High on This Week's EpisodeRob Drieslein is in for this week's edition of the show. He lets us know about an upcoming management change at the MN DNR. Plus, he lends time to some of our fine-feathered friends, including chats with the following guests: Jon Mobeck, executive director of the National Loon Center, tells us about the new features being built to celebrate Minnesota's state bird. Dr. Karen Waldrop (Chief Conservation Officer) and Mike Brasher (Senior Waterfowl Scientist) from Ducks Unlimited talk about what's happening this Summer at the organization. ...more37minPlay
June 02, 2024Cleaning Up With an Unusual Ingredient; All Fish on AlertRob Drieslein starts off this week's edition of the program talking about the new Treetop Trail at the Minnesota Zoo. He then brings the following guests on the air: Registered nurse Mary Beth Beseke tells us the why and how she makes homemade natural soap from bear fat. Twin Cities Muskie, Inc. president Jim Doyle talks about the opening the 2024 season. ...more37minPlay
May 26, 2024Exciting News for Current & Future EnthusiastsDuring this Memorial Day weekend, Rob Drieslein is in to help us enjoy those outdoor activities. He talks a bit about Bass fishing and Peregrine falcons, while also giving some time to this week's guests: MN State Rep. Rick Hansen gives us a final rundown of the outdoors and conservation bills that passed during the 2024 session in St. Paul. Bob McGillivray, MN Land Protection Director of the Trust for Public Land, explains the group's recent acquisition of the Moon Valley WMA near Byron. ...more37minPlay
May 19, 2024Getting Updated on Our Scaled and Feathered FriendsRob Drieslein is in to take us through the outdoors headlines of the week. Plus, he opens up the program to the following guests: MN DNR Hutchinson area fisheries supervisor Scott Mackenthun lets us know how the opening of the inland season is going on Clear Lake. Turkey hunting rolls on, and Meateater.com contributor Tony Peterson provides the latest information on how season's going. ...more37minPlay
May 12, 2024Casting All Lines for the 2024 Walleye OpenerIt's a big weekend outdoors. Rob Dreislein dives in on the annual Walleye Opening weekend, with anglers taking to lakes all around the state. He also gets out on the water with the following guests: MN DNR large lake specialist Nick Schlesser tells us how the jumbo perch are biting in the southeastern part of the state. Birch Forest Lodge owner Adam Van Tassell details how a trip to South America is continuing his trek to catch the fish you'd want to brag to your buddies about. ...more37minPlay
May 05, 2024Back With Some Big News in TowAfter a week off (due to late-afternoon Twins baseball), Rob Drieslein is back to it. He brings us the latest outdoors headlines and welcomes a couple of guests to speak on some pressing topics: Jim Siewert is the "local coordinator" for this year's Governor's Fishing Opener on Lake Pepin, and he tells us how the town is prepping for next weekend's festivities. National Deer Association chief communications officer Lindsay Thomas, Jr. offers some clarity on Chronic Wasting Disease and whether it can infect humans. ...more37minPlay
April 21, 2024Taking Flight with Fish and TurkeysOn this week's edition, Rob Drieslein takes us through the latest outdoors headlines and welcomes the following guests on the broadcast: Acme River Rides fishing guide Wendy Williamson gets us in the know about area fly fishing, especially when it comes to species other than trout. Outdoorsman Mark Strand returns to the program to discuss conditions as Minnesota's turkey hunting season opened up this weekend. ...more36minPlay
April 15, 2024The Bird Chick Soars On InOn this week's episode, Rob Drieslein offers up the outdoors headlines that are making news. He also talks with the following guests: Sharon Stiteler (a.k.a. The Bird Chick) is in studio to take your birding questions and discuss her viewing of last week's solar eclipse. Patrick Berry tells us how his first few months as the new CEO of the Backcountry Hunters & Anglers organization are gong. ...more37minPlay
FAQs about WCCO Outdoors:How many episodes does WCCO Outdoors have?The podcast currently has 167 episodes available.