Outdoornews
February 27, 2021
The long-anticipated and debated Quality Sunfish Initiative kicks off on 90-plus new lakes in Minnesota on Monday, March 1, so Outdoor News Managing Editor Rob Drieslein devotes a solid chunk of this weeks broadcast to breaking it down. Dave Weitzel, DNR Fisheries Supervisor from Grand Rapids, joins the broadcast for an entire segment to explain the biology and philosophy behind the change. Tim Spielman begins the broadcast with Rob and a discussion about the forecast for spring snow goose hunting, plus the new Uplands campaign that St. Paul-based Pheasants Forever has kicked off. Tim Lesmeister helps wrap up the show with chatter about Wisconsin’s wolf hunt, plus his take on straight-walled rifle cartridges as a possible compromise over allowing rifles in southern Minnesota for deer hunting.
Outdoor News Radio – February 20, 2021
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Outdoor News Radio – February 13, 2021
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Outdoornews
February 6, 2021
Lots of news in this week’s broadcast, with discussion between Outdoor News Managing Editor and President Rob Drieslein and Minnesota Editor Tim Spielman on a variety of topics, including the status of the new Outdoor Recreation Task Force, legislation introduced on Lake Mille Lacs, and funding topics at DNR like the status of the Critical Habitat Match. “Tackle” Terry Tuma drops in to chat about techniques for Midwest ice anglers to employ during the cold snap this weekend. He and Rob also discuss a proposal to decrease the walleye limit. Tim Lesmeister joins to share insight into new fishing kayaks and the status of sportshows across the country, including the announcement that the 2021 ICAST Fishing Show in Orlando is going to happen.
Outdoornews
February 4, 2021
Banquets/Fundraisers
Feb. 11: NWTF Capital City Strutters Virtual Broadcast on Facebook, Tinucci’s Banquet Center. Use this link to view event.
Feb. 12: The Gun-A-Palooza hosted by Minnesota Greater Lakes Chapter of the Mule Deer Foundation, 6-8 p.m., American Legion, Nisswa. For more info call Troy Hradsky, 320-412-6521.
April 10: MDHA Rum River Chapter, 4:30 p.m., Courtyards of Andover. For more info call Tony Zimmerman, 612-369-3897.
April 23: Dakota Ringnecks PF Banquet, 5 p.m., Horse and Hunt. For more info call Mark Delebo, 612-636-8649.
Season Dates
Jan. 1: Stream trout C&R season (SE Minnesota; see DNR regs) opens