Every week, Outdoor News Radio explores timely outdoors topics emerging from Minnesota, the Upper Midwest, and around the country. For one hour, host Rob Drieslein, managing editor and president of Outdoor News, Inc., interviews a slate of natural resource experts, conservation advocates, and top outdoors writers. Along with regular co-host Tim Lesmeister, expect raucous and sometimes irreverent banter about hunting and fishing, shooting sports, wild game cooking, and nature. Among the program’s many guests, get news updates from editors Tim Spielman, Dean Bortz, and Brian Peterson. Hear fishing tips from Freshwater Fishing Hall of Fame legendary angler Terry Tuma, hunting tactics from Tony Peterson, and nongame notes and stories from “Birdchick” Sharon Stiteler and Backyard and Beyond columnist Stan Tekiela.

Minnesota Outdoor News Radio
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Every week, Outdoor News Radio explores timely outdoors topics emerging from Minnesota, the Upper Midwest, and around the country. For one hour, host Rob Drieslein, managing editor and president of Outdoor News, Inc., interviews a slate of natural resource experts, conservation advocates, and top outdoors writers. Along with regular co-host Tim Lesmeister, expect raucous and sometimes irreverent banter about hunting and fishing, shooting sports, wild game cooking, and nature. Among the program’s many guests, get news updates from editors Tim Spielman, Dean Bortz, and Brian Peterson. Hear fishing tips from Freshwater Fishing Hall of Fame legendary angler Terry Tuma, hunting tactics from Tony Peterson, and nongame notes and stories from “Birdchick” Sharon Stiteler and Backyard and Beyond columnist Stan Tekiela.
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Recent Episodes

May 29, 2026
Episode 594 – BWCA rescue and smallmouth bass, new MN muskie plan, photography tips, corner crossing
Tim Lesmeister and Rob Drieslein interview Leslie George of the Minnesota DNR about a new muskie plan and Seth Owens on photography tips, covering BWCA rescue and corner crossing.

May 22, 2026
Episode 593 – MN legislative recap, BWCA smallies, cougars and bears, our 2026 Person of the Year
Tim Lesmeister and Rob Drieslein interview Mark Neuzil and Stan Tekiela about Minnesota's legislative session, BWCA smallmouth bass, cougars, bears, and the 2026 Person of the Year.

May 15, 2026
Episode 592 – MN opener recap, lake trout, Stan Tekiela, Capitol shenanigans with dedicated funds
Tim Lesmeister and Rob Drieslein interview Stan Tekiela and Gord Ellis about the Minnesota fishing opener, lake trout, bird migrations, and legislative issues.
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Gord Ellis
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Joel Nelson
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Mark Holsten
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Dan Small
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Sharon Stiteler
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Tony Roach
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Rob Drieslein
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