Bent N Ballistic Outdoors

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BNBO Ep 59 - Get the Lead Out Part I May 29, 2019

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Mike McKnight, Leland Brown, Non Lead Education Coordinator for the Oregon Zoo, Chris Parish of the Peregrine Fund.

In this episode we take a deep dive into the benefits of Non Lead Ammo. The final phase of the CA Non Lead Ammo Law for Hunting taking effect July 1. Why more states are going non lead voluntarily. Ballistics of lead vs. copper. More research besides the Condor. The main reasons hunters oppose non lead. Being an ethical hunter and conservation. Plus some non lead fishing tackle practices too.

BNBO Ep 58 Blame the Stripers (& Black Bass) Pt II May 22, 2019

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Mike McKnight, Aimee Russell, James Stone of NorCal Guides & Sportsmen's Association

In this episode we talk about recent developments in the war on Stripers. The CA Fish & Game Commission meeting Jun 12th, Stripers & Black Bass species are to blame for Salmon decline. Plus I pull the curtain back on what is really doing on, which is Big Ag and Metro Water trying to remove any obstacles to unfettered access to the Delta. We stand to lose fisheries and millions in local and state income.

BNBO Ep 57 Artemis & Abalone May 18, 2019

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Mike McKnight, Aimee Russell, Marcia Brownlee Artemis Program Manager, Erin McBride M2 Wines

In this episode we cover, CA possibly being the last state to "Ice Out" this year, Artemis from the National Wildlife Federation, Women in conservation as well as hunting and angling, mentoring women, are women better at conservation than men, a recap of the of the World Champion Abalone Cookoff, next year is scheduled, plus are public lands really public? Not for everyone in one state.

BNBO Ep 56 - We've Forgotten to Be Americans First May 11, 2019

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Mike McKnight, Aimee Russell, Jen "The Archer" Cordaro

In this episode: How "The Archer" happened, adult onset hunters and anglers, outdoors mentoring, Bring A Kid Campaign, death threats for teaching kids to hunt, 2A, being prepared in the back country, Jen's book projects, Aimee gets her salt fix, she kicks her brother's ass on Salt, Aimee's Walk of Shame, Jen, Mike and Aimee all having birthdays this month, Aimee's Cast 4 Kids Birthday Fundraiser.

BNBO Ep 55 - Are Air Rifles Ethical? May 02, 2019

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Mike McKnight, Aimee Russell, Brian McCombie Freelance Writer for Outdoor Life, NRA, Range365, SHWAT and a hunter.

In this episode we talk about cats dying of poisoning; Air Rifle Hunting; I took my first turkey with an Air Rifle; more states allowing Air Rifles for big game; ethics of Air Rifle Hunting; not Ralphie's Red Ryder anymore; selecting the right round and caliber of Air Rifles; Air Rifle Associations; Air Rifles by major brands.

BNBO Ep 54 It's a Monsta Baby!! Apr 23, 2019

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Mike McKnight, Aimee Russell, Michael "Sharky" Marquez of Out Cast Charters and Monsta Fishin Apparel

In this episode we talk about the strategy or luck of getting hunting tags; Michael "Sharky" Marquez' quick rise to success as a Texas fishing guide and owner of an apparel company at 23; Texas shark fishing; flounder;animal rights groups in Texas vs CA; how Aimee became a Monsta Prostaffer. Plus wildlife and outdoors headlines; wearing pink instead of orange.

BNBO Ep 53 Seafood's Holy Grail Apr 15, 2019

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Mike McKnight, Aimee Russell, Erin McBride from M2 Winery

In this episode we talk about the World Championship Abalone Cook Off. the history of the cook off, CA Abalone Shutdown, Wine Pairings, Abalone Farms, conditions that affect Abalone taste, Abalone Recipes, Abalone Cook Teams, Great White Sharks, Pacific Ocean conditions, possibly years before we ever see Sport Abalone season again. Plus Mike talks about what the latest the ANTIs are up to and some wins against the crazy politics of the ANTIs.

BNBO Ep 52 - R3 Demystified Pt II - California Apr 10, 2019

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Mike McKnight and Aimee Russell talk with Jen Benedet, CA R3 Coordinator. Also Striper Guide Billy Driessen

In this episode Jen Benedet of CDFW talks to us about the California R3 plan and the challenges we face here in implementing it effectively. I talk with Aimee about a technical and presentation issues with podcasts. Plus one of her sponsors is coming on soon to talk Texas fishing. We also get into female centric hunting and angling competitions. Women that pose with fish and other game in very little clothing. Billy Driessen calls in with his near cat attack while turkey hunting.

BNBO Ep 51 Girl Power Part II - Fishing is Therapy Apr 03, 2019

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Mike McKnight, Aimee Russell, Amy Terra and Nancy Black.

If fishing and the outdoors is your therapy this is the episode for you. Mike and Aimee/Amy talk about how fishing and the outdoors are the mental therapy. Aimee Russell fished to cope with personal tragedy. Amy Terra uses fly fishing to cope with coming back from life threatening health issues. Then Nancy Black from Monterey Bay Whale watch joins us to talk bout the endangered Southern Resident Orcas that turned up suddenly in Monterey this week.

BNBO Ep 50 Fish Slams N' Turkey Slams Mar 28, 2019

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Mike McKnight, Aimee Russell and Joe Slaton Grand Slam and Royal Turkey Slam holder and Turkey Calling Grand Champion.

In this episode Aimee and I talk about Fishing Slams or Hat Tricks. Country Singer Lucas Hoge is filming Lobstering with us on Catalina in the Fall. Joe Slaton and I talk Spring Turkey tactics; adding more call tools to your arsenal; Grand Slams: Royal Slams and World Slams. Plus I talk about a turkey hunter threatened by Keith Olbermann of ESPN and another turkey break in.

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