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BNBO Ep 79 - Don't Wreck the Dog Jan 16, 2020

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Mike McKnight, Richie Hight - Paulina Peak Tackle, Brian Lynn-Sportsmen's Alliance

Subjects discussed; Choosing a scope; Handling & Refreezing Crab;DIY Dog Training; Obedience; When to start Bird Training; Field Trials; Electronic Collars; Big Game Hunting; Kokanee Salmon Fishing; New Paulina Peak Tackle; ANTIs update from Sportmen's Alliance; ANTIs doxxing someone for removing a bear; Cats running in prides; More Gray Wolf Introductions. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts or your favorite app! Stay connected on FB & IG @bnboutdoors

Paulina Peak Tackle, Sportsmen's Alliance

BNBO Ep 78 - Strippers and Guns Dec 31, 2019

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Mike McKnight, Vince Borges - Phenix Rods

In this episode Vince becomes a new human chew toy for my dog. We also talk about throwing logs for Stripers in the West Delta. Conditions necessary to do it, gear recommendations, baits, water temps, straightened hooks. Plus Vince's lobster trip, the upcoming show season, what's new for Phenix in 2020. Plus I talk about Virginia the 2A battleground state, militias forming there and many other states. How gun control laws affect your ability to hunt.

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BNBO Ep 77 - Stop the Wolf Dec 16, 2019

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Mike McKnight, Denny Behrens

The ANTIs never stop. In this episode I talk with the Colorado Stop the Wolf Coalition. Wolf activists are trying to get a reintroduction initiative for Wolves on the Colorado ballot. What does this mean for public lands hunting in Colorado if this passes and what it means for other states. Also the Feds animal SWAT team known as Wildlife Services. Why you've never heard of it. Neoprene hunting gloves and is there one caliber for all? Stay connected on Apple Podcasts or your favorite podcast outlet.

Stop the Wolf, Wildlife Services

BNBO Ep 76 - Tahoe Cutthroats Dec 06, 2019

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Mike McKnight, Mike Nielsen Tahoe Topliners Guide Service, Derek Orner National Marine Fisheries.

In this episode we discuss; my new puppy co-host, puppy farts vs dog farts; Pacific Flyway Ducks; Tahoe Cutthroat plant; management with existing species; Fallen Leaf Lake; D3-6 Deer; predators; Sierra Wolves; West Coast Crab, whale entanglements, new crab pot technology. Stay up to date and subscribe on Apple & Google Podcasts or Spotify. Connect with us on Facebook & Instagram @bnboutdoors

Show notes: Tahoe Cutthroats, New Crab Pot Tech

BNBO Ep 75 - Dammit I Got a Ticket Nov 01, 2019

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Mike McKnight, Aimee Russell, Billy Driessen, Lucas Hoge

On this episode we talk about Aimee's fire evac, the joys and sorrows of dogs, would Aimee write me a ticket, Billy getting smacked in the face with a huge lure, Fukushima Hands, Catalina Recap with Lucas Hoge, Hoge Wild TV, swag you can win from Lucas and his sponsors, a California fires rant, Man Made Crisis. Stay connected on Facebook and IG @bnboutdoors and on Twitter @bentnballistic

Show Notes Links: Hoge Wild TV

BNBO Ep 74 - Bub Tosh Unfiltered Oct 15, 2019

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Mike McKnight, Bub Tosh SDG Marine Angler

One of the most colorful guys in Bass Fishing. A 2018 US Open Winner. Not to mention a ton of West Coast wins. We talk Paycheck Baits; Bub's childhood which is pretty colorful too. "You Are What You Do, Not What You Say You Do." Going Back to Back; SDG Marine; Bub's video series; punching; Bub's future podcast and more. Stay connected on Apple, Google and wherever podcasts are available. Also at www.bentnballistic.com

Show notes links: Bub Tosh Social, SDG Marine

BNBO Ep 73 - So Excited I Threw Up Oct 03, 2019

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Mike McKnight talks with Brad Stout of EpicTrout.com as well as Mike Christensen and Britney Waldman of Outdoor Mentors.

Subjects discussed: Pyramid Lake Opener;Adult onset hunting;stories of Brad's first deer and being so excited he threw up;mentoring on his first three big game animals;first antelope;brown trout hunting;having 24 Browns over 10lbs;Outdoor Mentors & Big Brothers-Big Sisters;transitioning HS clay shooters to hunters; Cast 4 Kids Delta Event; New BNBO Boat Wrap

Show Notes Links: Epic Trout, Outdoor Mentors

BNBO Ep 72 - Cattle vs Elk Sep 23, 2019

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Mike McKnight, Joe Hobbs CDFW, Michael Collins U of Wisconsin Madison

This episode we talk about a forgotten and almost extinct subspecies the Tule Elk. Joe Hobbs is the former CA Elk and Pronghorn Coordinator. We talk about the history of the Tule Elk; native range; isolation issues; hunting tags; genetics challenges; current numbers; Pt Reyes herd; cattle ranchers; public land success. Plus Michael Collins of the University of Wisconsin at Madison talks about Johne's Disease which possibly affects one herd. What it is and how to spot it; similarities to CWD.

Show Notes Links: Culling Pt Reyes, Michael Collins-Johne's Disease

BNBO Ep 71 - The Sporting Chef Sep 16, 2019

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Mike McKnight, Scott Leysath, Erin McBride

In this episode The Sporting Chef makes a return appearance to talk fall game recipes. The trend of wild game cookbooks. Shooting Texas hogs from a golf cart at night. Blistered Beaver Tail. The Dead Meat show is coming back. Hunting wild cows in Hawaii. Making mergansers taste good. The simplistic approach. River Salmon vs Ocean Salmon. Erin and I talk about our experiences and tell a few stories from the Conception dive boat. Erin was part of a CA Lobster record on that boat. The boat was called a "Compliant Fire Trap". Plus news about the 30th Annual World Championship Abalone Cookoff which will be a BNBO Event in 2020.

Show Notes Links: The Sporting Chef, Conception Dive Boat

BNBO Ep 70 - Geeking Out on Salmon Sep 09, 2019

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Mike McKnight, Kristi Miller-Saunders, with Fisheries and Oceans Canada Pacific

In this episode we cover CA banning fur trapping for sport and trade. We also take a deep dive into the issues of declining salmon populations not only on the West Coast of North America but around the world. Kristi is a CA girl who is a scientist but has a sense of humor and we discuss the Strategic Salmon Health Initiative in depth. What is being done to minimize salmon mortality and infectious disease which plays a major role. Observations of cultured fish (both in hatcheries and aquaculture). Plus a lot of lame hunting and fishing laws from around the country.

Show Notes Links: SSHI

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