Episode 583 – Remembering Milo Hanson, become a CO, hooking mortality, fisheries management
From Minnesota Outdoor News Radio by Minnesota Outdoor News Radio
March 13, 2026 · 54 min
About this episode
The episode discusses the legacy of Milo Hanson, the Conservation Officer Prep program, and fisheries management in Minnesota.
https://www.outdoornews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/March-14-long-show.mp3 Guests this week include Lt. Mike Lee of Minnesota DNR Enforcement as he works to generate applicants for the agency’s Conservation Officer Prep program and next CO Academy. Then Nate Hodgins from DNR Fisheries shares insight into the agency’s lake management planning process and the public comment period that is open right now . Tim Lesmeister and host Rob Drieslein talk a bunch of topics including the passing of Milo Hanson , the Saskatchewan farmer who shot the world record white-tailed deer 33 years ago. Other topics include the 3-walleye bag limit on Mille Lacs, lead ammunition and tackle debate , and hooking mortality chatter. The post Episode 583 – Remembering Milo Hanson, become a CO, hooking mortality, fisheries management appeared first on Outdoor News .
People in this episode
Hosts: Tim Lesmeister, Rob Drieslein
Guests: Nate Hodgins, Lt Mike Lee
Topics covered
- Milo Hanson
- Conservation Officer Prep program
- fisheries management
- lake management planning
- public comment period
Keywords
- outdoor news
- Minnesota DNR
- public input
- wildlife management
Mentioned in this episode
Products: Mille Lacs, fishing gear, hunting equipment
Places: Saskatchewan
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