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Minnesota Outdoor News Radio

Rob Drieslein, Tim Lesmeister

Booking Overview

Weekly outdoor-affairs interview show focused on Minnesota and Upper Midwest hunting, fishing, wildlife, conservation, and natural-resource issues, typically featuring regional experts, conservation advocates, agency officials, and outdoors writers. Credible pitches include DNR and wildlife specialists, conservation organization leaders, hunting and fishing authorities, nature writers, and outdoor-industry or conservation-technology representatives; booking difficulty is low when the guest has clear regional relevance and practical expertise.

Metrics

Episodes: 9

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 4.1/5.0

Estimated listeners: 1,000 - 10,000

Gender skew: Male

Listener location: USA

YouTube: 1.7k subscribers

Instagram: 19.0k followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

webmaster@outdoornews.com

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Host

Rob Drieslein - Managing editor and president of Outdoor News, Inc., covering outdoor recreation, wildlife, conservation, and natural-resource issues.

Tim Lesmeister - Outdoor media personality and regular co-host covering hunting, fishing, conservation, and related outdoor topics.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

low
Typical Credentials:  
Working expertise in wildlife management, conservation, hunting, fishing, natural resources, outdoor recreation, or nature writing; relevant guests often represent state agencies, conservation organizations, outdoor publications, or specialized outdoor businesses.
Required Achievements:  
Leadership in regional conservation programs, Professional expertise in wildlife or natural-resource management, Published outdoor or nature writing, Practical authority in hunting, fishing, or outdoor recreation

Recent Guest Discussions

Jennifer Teegarden - Cost-share Assistance For Woodland Owners And Reforestation

Sharon Stiteler - Hawks, Hummingbirds, And Seasonal Bird Migration

Sharon Stiteler - Fall Bird Migration And Hummingbirds

Becky Marcelliano - Public Lands Comment Hub And Conservation Policy Participation

John Devney - Federal Waterfowl Survey Results And Duck Populations

Recent Topics

Outdoors, Hunting, Fishing, Conservation, Wildlife

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Minnesota Outdoor News Radio
:

Episode 613 – Pheasant opener tips, rare MN velvet buck, marathoner hauls canoe, man attacks… bear?

October 09, 2026

https://www.outdoornews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Oct-10-long-show.mp3 Top topics this week include the 2026 pheasant opener Oct. 10 in Minnesota and Oct. 17 in South Dakota, a Minnesota archer gal who killed a buck in velvet last month, plus a Minneapolis man who ran the entire Twin Cities Marathon carrying a canoe to bring publicity to the threats facing the Boundary Waters Canoe Area.  Tim Lesmeister and Rob Drieslein break it all down. Then Drieslein wraps up his conversation Jim and...

Episode 612 – Another Hautman duck stamp win, new hunter walking trails, Lake of the Woods muskies

October 02, 2026

https://www.outdoornews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Oct-3-long-show.mp3 With Bob Hautman’s fourth federal migratory bird stamp victory last week, the Hautmans have collectively won the contest 17 times. Tim Lesmeister and Rob Drieslein break it all down. Then two of Drieslein’s new friends, Jim and Will Pattiz, share the story behind their website Morethanjustparks.com and their commitment to public lands. Blane Klemek from the Minnesota DNR then joins the show to talk about elk in northwe...

Episode 611 – Duck opener, Minnesota Valley 50th anniversary, Hank Shaw, Hope for American elms

September 25, 2026

https://www.outdoornews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Sept-26-long-show.mp3 Minnesota’s regular duck season kicks off this weekend, and Tim Lesmeister and Rob Drieslein offer some hunting tips before talking “truth to power” and reminding listeners that the comment period on rescinding the federal roadless rule now runs through Oct. 6. Then Kara Swickey from Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge in Bloomington joins the show to talk about the refuge’s 50th Anniversary and spe...

Frequently asked questions

Here's some frequently asked questions for
Minnesota Outdoor News Radio
:

How do I get in touch with Minnesota Outdoor News Radio?

Minnesota Outdoor News Radio is hosted by Rob Drieslein and Tim Lesmeister. Its publicly listed email is webmaster@outdoornews.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Minnesota Outdoor News Radio?

The publicly listed email for Minnesota Outdoor News Radio: webmaster@outdoornews.com.

How many listeners does Minnesota Outdoor News Radio have?

Podseeker estimates Minnesota Outdoor News Radio reaches 1,000 to 10,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Minnesota Outdoor News Radio?

Minnesota Outdoor News Radio typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Working expertise in wildlife management, conservation, hunting, fishing, natural resources, outdoor recreation, or nature writing; relevant guests often represent state agencies, conservation organizations, outdoor publications, or specialized outdoor businesses. Common among recent guests: Leadership in regional conservation programs; Professional expertise in wildlife or natural-resource management; Published outdoor or nature writing. Recent guests include Jennifer Teegarden, Sharon Stiteler, and Sharon Stiteler.

How hard is it to get booked on Minnesota Outdoor News Radio?

Low. A guest with relevant expertise and a clear angle for its audience has a realistic chance.

What topics does Minnesota Outdoor News Radio cover?

Recent episodes cover Outdoors, Hunting, Fishing, Conservation, and Wildlife. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

webmaster@outdoornews.com

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