WTIP Outdoor News Podcast

With the minimal snow conditions and warmer temperatures experienced across much of northern Minnesota this winter, fire management officials at the U.S. Forest Service and Minnesota DNR are keeping a close eye on the upcoming fire season.

Forest Service officials estimate that wildlife activity will occur
earlier in the spring, lasting longer into the fall, and involves more intense, difficult-to-control large wildfire activity.

In this week's episode, host Kalli Hawkins speaks with Nick Petrack, the Superion & Chippewa National Forest Fire Management Officer for an outlook for the 2024 season.

Show Notes

With the minimal snow conditions and warmer temperatures experienced across much of northern Minnesota this winter, fire management officials at the U.S. Forest Service and Minnesota DNR are keeping a close eye on the upcoming fire season. Forest Service officials estimate that wildlife activity will occur earlier in the spring, lasting longer into the fall, and involves more intense, difficult-to-control large wildfire activity. In this week's episode, host Kalli Hawkins speaks with Nick Petrack, the Superion & Chippewa National Forest Fire Management Officer for an outlook for the 2024 season.

What is WTIP Outdoor News Podcast?

WTIP is the community radio station serving Minnesota's North Shore. We share a variety of outdoor news content from the region, including Lake Superior, Isle Royale and the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. From fishing and hunting to environmental issues, this locally-produced podcast covers important outdoor news relevant to our broad community of listeners.