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Episode 581 – Pheasant Fest recap, Mississippi River ice-out preview, Stan Tekiela on owls, R&R HOF
Friday, 27 February, 2026
https://www.outdoornews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Feb-28-long-show.mp3 Nick Schlesser, Minnesota DNR area fisheries supervisor in Lake City, joins the program to preview walleye and sauger fishing on the Big (Mississippi) River in coming weeks. Then Stan Tekiela jumps into the show with host Rob Drieslein to talk raptors and other nongame topics. Tim Lesmeister and Drieslein break down some of this week’s news headlines, including public lands chatter at the recent Pheasant Fest in Minneapolis, plus shotgun zone meetings, and the Lake Mille Lacs walleye quota and outlook for open water. They wrap up the program arguing about the list of 2026 Rock-and-Roll Hall of Fame nominees. The post Episode 581 – Pheasant Fest recap, Mississippi River ice-out preview, Stan Tekiela on owls, R&R HOF appeared first on Outdoor News.









