WCCO Outdoors

Small-Mouth Prevalence and Discussing A Couple Apex Predators

On this Memorial weekend episode, Rob Drieslein looks back at the state legislature passing the Outdoor Heritage bill in the last hours of the 2026 session. Afterwards, he opens up the lines to speak with the following guests: Outdoors journalist Mark Neuzil talks about the prevalence and importance of small-mouth bass in the Boundary Waters area of Northern Minnesota. Outdoor News contributor Stan Tekiela returns to focus in on a couple of apex predators in the state...cougars and bears.

Don't Forget This Fish and Birds Head Back North

To kick off this week's edition, Rob Drieslein brings us up-to-speed on the outdoor Legacy bill over at the State Capitol. Then, he chats with the following guests: While the focus is on Walleye at this time, angler and journalist Gord Ellis updates the conditions across the region for Lake Trout fishing. Outdoor News contributor and Nature Smart founder Stan Tekiela is in to talk migratory birds, including owls and orioles

Flying High and Government Intervention

As the opening weekend of Walleye fishing season wraps up, Rob Drieslein begins the program by discussing work at the State Capitol that could affect bow and firearms hunting. Afterwards, he opens up the lines for the following guests: Ed Hahn, Director of Advancement & Marketing at the National Eagle Center, explains how the U.S. Postal Service is connected to an upcoming event for the Wabasha-based organization. Minnesota Conservation Federation executive director Brad Gausman talks about legislation in St. Paul and what it means for the outdoors across the state.

Getting Ready to Cast a Line

On this week's edition of the show, Rob Drieslein pays tribute to late painter and visual artist David Maass. Then, our host turns the program over to angling. He welcomes MN DNR Mille Lacs fisheries supervisor Greg Berg and St. Cloud-based fishing guide Capt. Josh Hagemeister to talk fishing ahead of next weekend's Governor's Fishing Opener.

Bear Season and Targeting the Clay

At the beginning of this week's edition, Rob Drieslein goes through a few headlines in the world of the outdoors. Then, he talks to the following guests: MN DNR Large Carnivore Specialist Dan Stark tells us about the looming deadline to apply for bear hunting licenses. The talk shifts to clay target shooting with Drew Tri, spokesperson for and marketing director of the MN High School Clay Target Shooting League.